Nature Done Wright

Probably not the best choice of mysteries — a broken egg in my drive. I believe it was a Mallard egg, taken by a raccoon we have seen in our yard.

This week I found the nest (above), in our front yard next to the house.  I wonder if Mallards, like Red-shoulders and Screech Owls, are nesting near humans for a bit more protection from predators. Too bad it didn't work.