A strawberry in peril

Fruits are growing in short number in the yard. However, a few strawberries have been showing up, with the support of abundant sunshine and patient streaming of water. 

But a predator is roaming, fast and experienced. She will not hesitate to snatch away an unripe fruit – even if it is still a flower. 

I am watching but the animal is sneaky. Who will have the last word – and the strawberry? Suspense is on…