Ben W. Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I won't write an essay and bore you to death like my last two uploads, just the results from the previous two nights. So on Wednesday after work I headed down the current problem area on the farm, I've had 27 rabbits there in three visits and was hoping for a few more. Took the first within five minutes but just after he dropped I saw Charlie walking around the hedge about 200m further down. We tolerate foxes on the farm as they help keep the rabbit population down, I know that will not go down well with some of you guys but the neighbouring farms keep their numbers in check. As his stench was fresh I knew it would be a tough evening. Since my last visit nine days ago the wheat has really started to shoot up, even on the patch hit hard by the rabbits which is good to see. It was a beautiful evening and one good thing about Suffolk are the sunsets, they say it's an artists county because of the huge sky. Not sure it's any bigger than anywhere else but that's Suffolk logic for you. It was a quiet night as I expected from the presence of the fox but managed to finish was a healthy six. P.S. lovely Moonrise's in Suffolk too, must be that big sky again... Last night I headed to an area below some wild flower meadows, when in full bloom they look amazing and I will upload some photos in the next few weeks to show you. The rabbits also like the meadows for a different reason so we keep on top of them to minimise the damage. Having noticed a family grazing the last week or two it was time to nip them in the bud. While waiting for more rabbits to emerge from the warren this bird made one hell of a commotion next to me, interesting to watch but after ten minutes he would not shut up. He eventually attracted the attention of the horse to my shooting area so I moved on further down the hedge and had a bit more luck. Not a bad evening for that particular area but the problem family is there for another day. Seeing loads of crows on the horse meadow at the moment so might have a go at those too next week. Anyway, take it easy and enjoy your weekend. Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Well done lovely being out in this weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanM Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I like how you arrange the rabbits in size order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I like how you arrange the rabbits in size order Yes but one ain't a rabbit. Better jug that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 It's a pleasure to read your write ups and to see your photos. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I'm happy to sit and listen to a Thrush. Such a pretty sound for a bird whose latin name is Turdus. (always makes me snigger) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Lovely pics. That bird was a Mistle Thrush, you must have been near her nest as they defend their brood with venom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 What was Katie Holmes doing at your shoot then? Looks like a nice day out, rewarded with a nice little bag of bunnies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 some nice pics and good bags .. i sometimes get the thrush on the bird table lovely birds ... well shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Well done nice write up and great pics atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy79 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lovely pics there and a Nice couple of nights shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Do you want to swap your noisy bird for the one I have You can have the chicks as well, house trained just high maintenance...£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Edited May 20, 2014 by GREENGRASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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