I spotted a predator on my property today...in early afternoon. I wouldn't mind if it was just there for water or to munch on deer feed. But I'm pretty sure it was there trying to catch a chicken, or maybe a cat. There are feral chickens that hang around here frequently. When I first went out in the morning the rooster and hen couple were up in a tree branch in my yard, not a usual place for them. Later when I put out birdseed they were in the veggie garden foraging...a little unusual for them to be there, the rooster doesn't like to be inside the yard. In early afternoon I went out to put more water out on the side of the property which is my wildlife feeding & water area. That's where it was, under a cedar tree. Probably wouldn't have seen if, but it moved. At first glance I could only see it was a small animal, but then saw it better...a fox! It left, but might be lurking nearby, waiting. I had noticed that there were less feral chickens coming around to eat. Only two roosters and a hen lately. Used to be 5 roosters and a hen a month ago. Very few survive. The second rooster is still around...saw it later.
