Interesting science lesson yesterday

[Valerie in WA]

Warning: THIS IS GROSS!

Yesterday I looked out the window and noticed something on the neighbor's garage roof - right at the peak for God-n-everybody to see. Hmmm...what could that be? It's being very still, sort of furry, but seems to have a long tail....Any guesses?

Yes, that is correct! A dead rat! On the roof! Still that.

Not two seconds later, along comes Mr. Crow. Are you picturing where this is going?

Being the good homeschool mom that I am, I say "Hey girls, c'mere!" They happily watched Mr Crow completely consume the unfortunate Mr. Rat. We talked about how it's good that the disgusting...um, I mean: helpful crows eat carrion, how it keeps the world a little cleaner. We talked about a crows beak and how good it is for picking because Mr Crow doesn't cast a pellet like Mr Owl. Do you know what a pellet is? My 6yo explained to my 4 yo yesterday.

Just thought I'd share.

[canadian gardener]

ROFL that is what I MISS about homeschooling!!! These little teachable moments that ummmm sort of pop into view!!!!

Well DONE Science Woman!!!!!