Just Shocking!!

 I have been making a point of exploring at least one new area each day I go out birding. Today was no different....well, a little.

 If I had seen this as I went into the trail, I would not have gone any further. It was only on my way out that I found these bizarre things hanging from a tree!

 I had no idea what they are. I have since learned they are probably a mink or an otter left by someone with a trapping license, maybe to feed the birds or attract other wildlife to the area.

They were hung quite high off the ground. Yuk!!! I won't go down that Jurassic trail ever again!