This was taken by Gregg when we were at the pond at the beginning of last month.
I was taking lots of photographs of the blackberries. The bushes were laden with them, and they looked pick-worthy. Many years ago I collected them from the hedgerows, but I couldn't do that now. I could but didn't want to as I just wasn't sure if these were edible blackberries. They looked like them but it has been 60 plus years since I picked and ate them before they got to the bowl, unwashed and all....ewww. I get mine from the store now, not as fresh as these no doubt and they always get a good rinsing before I put them in the refrigerator. I still love blackberries.
When we came back the following week, they were all gone, picked clean. I think the birds had a feast.
I certainly don't think it was this little fellow.
Perhaps deer? I didn't see any that day but they like to come out when there are no people around and the pond is always busy.
Have a great weekend everyone!
