I think the papa skunk came by yesterday morning, just as the air was settling and before the first light slipped out from behind the ridge. His tail is black and his markings so dark that at first glance he looked almost like a badger wandering across the grass. I like to imagine he is the father of the babies I saw earlier this week, circling close, checking that the ground is still safe for them.

He moved slowly, as if he belonged here, lingering only a little before vanishing into the trees again. It feels like a continuation of the same story, these small visits layered together, the family returning in turns. Each sighting could stand on its own, yet when I think back, they begin to form a gentle rhythm.

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