When your hike takes you along some dark paths at daybreak, everything seems to loom larger, stay darker and appear to be downright scary at times. The same path during the bright daylight hours is totally different. This morning, my hike down by the wild persimmon trees was only lit by the ambient light of the morning sunrise and that was dimming quickly due to thick, dark clouds. Not one to be afraid of the dark, I pressed forward choosing my steps carefully. Back here, there are still some places that hold Hurricane Zeta debris from several years ago. I figured there was no need to let some random, rusty nail pierce my soft moccasins and, thus, my foot. So, I stepped lightly while also keeping a sharp eye for any impending "danger" that may lurk in the shadows. Coyotes and bobcats are known to roam freely here during the night.
Just as I made a bend in the path, I paused. The bare treetops were clearly outlined against the clouded sky. A huge "blob" was huddled in the top of one of the persimmon trees. Coon? My first thought was a raccoon had sought the tree as a place to settle in for a nap. Something seemed off, however. I stood quietly in the shadows waiting...waiting for movement that would identify my critter before I moved onward. The figure shifted positions. Still...not identifiable but, at least, not threatening.
A few more minutes led to a fit of giggles! My mystery critter was Bat! My goofy cat had scooted down the path before me and climbed the tree. When I rounded the corner, all I could see was a dark outline of a critter. Like I said earlier...things seem to loom a lot larger than in real life. Bat is a huge cat but he sure seemed to be a lot fatter while huddled up in the tree. My silly, sweet cat was now winding around my legs wondering why was laughing. Oh, Bat! You are something else!
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