Hypothical language amongst the more brainier dinosaurs

[john-schneiderman@cox.net]

If brainy dinosaurs such as Troodon evolved into a highly intelligent 
creature, isn't it possible that along with tool making, some form of 
written language could have developed?
If so, what kind of writing do you see having developed?
One idea I had would be a form of symbolic writing by means of scratch 
marks left on soil [temporary], plant material [longer lasting], rock 
[semi-permanent], utilizing the 3 claws on both hands.
A combination of vertical and angles slashes, producing 1, 2, or 3 
lines, either alone or mixed, representing an idea, warning, or notice.

|||   |\    \\ /   |    ///    etc.

I've seen some birds scratch-out marks in the soil with their feet [just 
one foot used] that didn't look like just random scratching or acquiring 
food.  Some of the other birds would look at the marks made with some 
interest.

Or am I just losing it?

Just a thought.

John Schneiderman