Last night was the strangest drive home (from “Mom care”, 70+ miles away.)
Now, this was at ~ 11 pm, through 90%+ rural areas, in the Mid-South. One expects to see some animals, some trips very few, other trips, more. But, this was nuts! I saw deer near or on the road @ at least 9 different locations. 3(?) single, 4 groups of 3-5, 1 group of 6 (hard to say, might have been 7), and one group of at least a dozen (I’ve NEVER seen a group / herd that large at night.) It wasn’t just deer, either. I missed all those suckers but despite driving cautiously because of all the deer, I ko’d a good size raccoon (I’d say 15+ lbs.), a ‘possum, saw several more raccoons and ‘possums, and ran over another something (had to be a big one if it was an opossum) while my attention was diverted by a deer right on the shoulder of the road about 200’ ahead, I’d guess. I’ve driven this route over 30 years - probably averaging about 1 night trip a week, and this was definitely over 2x the deer I’ve ever seen on any of those trips, and I’d say 3 or 4 more of the ‘coons and ‘possums than I’ve ever seen in 1 trip.
There has not been serious flooding, fires, unusual weather, etc. What caused all the animals to be on or by the road last night I just don’t know... Hopefully the New Madrid Fault isn’t prepping to let go in a 1811-12 way.
I suppose this means there is lots of protein out there.
They were expecting everyone to abide by stay at home orders.
New Madrid Fault...that’s all we need, for that to break loose!
Lord have mercy!