@ katlan - there's a restaurant here that does that too - I think it was called 'Critters'

hobbitmom, I know! Luckily, like coyotes, the bobcats are timid. A few handclaps shoos them off. However, we also have bears and mountain lions. None of them so far at our house (at least that we know of!), but lots of neighbors have had visits.🥴

These ducks have been with me for 40+ years and totally silent.

seagrass, I am so sorry for your loss. The new girl is beautiful and I hope it works out for you. Seems like a good situation for you. So this happened across the street last night. I had my windows open and didn't even hear anything. I had to laugh. I didn't even know kids did that anymore. My neighbor has a daughter in middle school so I think that is what it's about. I pictured the kids hearing from someone's grandpa that "Back in my day, we TP'd people's houses." My neighbor is a good guy and I know he will think this is pretty funny.