A Predator Among Us
Sharp, deliberate scratches near the tree’s base stood out like a red flag. They were too precise, too calculated to be from the usual wildlife. His heartbeat picked up as he realized something far more dangerous might lurk nearby. But there were no signs of struggle, no feathers scattered across the ground.
Unable to shake the gnawing feeling in his gut, Tim knew he couldn’t just walk away. His mind raced with questions he needed answers to. Determined, he rushed back to the ranger station, grabbed his climbing gear, and prepared to investigate the nest. Whatever had caused the disturbance, he was ready to face it head-on.