What killed my duck?

[ChickenObsession]

Okay I will have to do it tomorrow because it's down at the creek they're down at the creek I'll have to walk down there tomorrow hopefully there they will all be there

 

[centrarchid]

Okay I will have to do it tomorrow because it's down at the creek they're down at the creek I'll have to walk down there tomorrow hopefully there they will all be there

There is nothing more fun than stumbling around in dark to characterize a kill site.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

There is nothing more fun than stumbling around in dark to characterize a kill site.

Might even run into a suspect.

 

[Tbanner]

I am a falconer and have worked with birds of prey for a while and I would almost 100% guarantee it’s was a hawk or falcon. They pluck the fur or feathers off of their prey! Leave no bite or claw marks and eat in a ripping manner. All the signs are in the photos and your description of how you found the carcass

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I am a falconer and have worked with birds of prey for a while and I would almost 100% guarantee it’s was a hawk or falcon. They pluck the fur or feathers off of their prey! Leave no bite or claw marks and eat in a ripping manner. All the signs are in the photos and your description of how you found the carcass

A weasel eats in the same manner but starts at the vent. They rip in a circular motion.

 

[ChickenObsession]

I am a falconer and have worked with birds of prey for a while and I would almost 100% guarantee it’s was a hawk or falcon. They pluck the fur or feathers off of their prey! Leave no bite or claw marks and eat in a ripping manner. All the signs are in the photos and your description of how you found the carcass

Thankyou for your help

 

[CaramelKittey]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my favorite duck frostie to an owl. Your duck seems to be killed by something very large. Possibly a bobcat. What predators have you seen in your area?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my favorite duck frostie to an owl. Your duck seems to be killed by something very large. Possibly a bobcat. What predators have you seen in your area?

Bobcat would have ate it all in a secluded place.

 

[CaramelKittey]

Bobcat would have ate it all in a secluded place.[/QUOTE

Thank you for the information.
I think your theory about the hawk or falcon is correct.

 

[centrarchid]

If raptor, then more likely than not it will return to kill sight to consume more. Camera time.