Ordinary day
except for the feral hog
strolling through the yard
We’ve seen a lot of critters throughout our years of living in the countryside, but this is the first wild pig, enjoying a Sunday afternoon ramble through my son’s yard. My son took photos and sent them to me with an article on how feral hogs are an increasing concern in North Carolina. Apparently they do millions of dollars’ worth of damage to crops and pose a disease threat to livestock and pets. The state actually has a Feral Swine Task Force.
A zoomed and cropped shot, nevertheless too close for comfort…fortunately the hog wandered off.
lit bits and pieces 
Some cousins in France live near a refuge for feral pigs, which are called sangliers. People can approach and observe through a wire fence. Much safer that way. Excellent pictures!
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I love this idea of a refuge for feral pigs (‘sangliers’ is ever so much lovelier a term!). I know they pose attack threats to humans, particularly when in a herd. Around here, the feral hogs are likely to be trapped and killed. Even though I understand the damage they wreak, I struggle with this.
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