chasechicken Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I was out ratting last night with my new NV scope and, with little activity from the rats, I had a scan around the main field. A fox was trotting about sniffing the ground quite close by. Then I saw a rabbit, and the fox pretty much passed it by less than a yard and .... me expecting to watch an Attenborough-esque chase and kill ... the fox just carried on. Obviously hadn't spotted the bunny or the scent it was following was more interesting. Anyway - got me thinking ... what other cool things have you seen with NV?? I must get a recording device hooked up to it ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hope we are not watching a dark side of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The best thing I saw was some otters (mother and 3 kits) in the bottom of a stubble field by a stream. Watched them for about 5 mins through the NV before returning to my fox shooting. A couple of months ago just as I was about to shoot a fox the fox ran off pursued by a badger. Fortunately it didnt go far before a 80 grain soft point from the .243 stopped it in its tracks (the fox that is before anybody asks). NV certainly gives you an insight into what goes on in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The best thing I saw was some otters (mother and 3 kits) in the bottom of a stubble field by a stream. Watched them for about 5 mins through the NV before returning to my fox shooting. A couple of months ago just as I was about to shoot a fox the fox ran off pursued by a badger. Fortunately it didnt go far before a 80 grain soft point from the .243 stopped it in its tracks (the fox that is before anybody asks). NV certainly gives you an insight into what goes on in the dark. well was it a black and white fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 well was it a black and white fox Nope it was one of those ginger ******* we shout at to get them to stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I only use mine in lay-by's so best not repeat on here I might go thermal next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I only use mine in lay-by's so best not repeat on here I might go thermal next week you might need mel b3 wife to make you some assless chaps then :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Under the lamp ive watched an adult badger teach its young how to "scoop" a hedgehog out to eat ! Nothing much otherwise. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Badgers collecting bedding. Muntjac grazing. Fox's lying in the field with a hole in them. Owl's.Barn and little. Dope smokers in a layby. Mink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I've told this before so apologies for repeating but I was testing my new NV over the park at night, didn't have the IR on but could see someone using NV with IR the other side of the park - I flicked my IR on and we looked at each other for a moment, he powered down and vanished into the woods, it was weird but very funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 First night out with the thermal spotter i spent more time looking at anything other than foxes (never spotted one that night) mice /voles olws planes helicopters you name it ,was a great night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 First night out with the thermal spotter i spent more time looking at anything other than foxes (never spotted one that night) mice /voles olws planes helicopters you name it ,was a great night It's an eye opener for sure. I was trying to figure out what it was in the hedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 One night out i kept seeing a flash of white behind the hedge and still being new to thermal thought it was a fox and i was just seeing the odd flash of heat through the gaps in the end turned out to be a mouse going the top of the hedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 After 3 nights out (last winter) testing my new diy add on, not fired a shot yet having been too busy just watching Rabbit, Fox, Badger and Barn Owl going about their business. It was fascinating and is what I love about being out and about at any time, day or night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasechicken Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yes, it's great to see nature at work. I've seen the odd owl lamping but nothing 'in the dark' as yet. The most annoying thing is the odd hedgehog - you see it's eyes while scanning round and think you've got a rat or rabbit to shoot - on closer inspection no, it's just a hedgehog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Yes, it's great to see nature at work. I've seen the odd owl lamping but nothing 'in the dark' as yet. The most annoying thing is the odd hedgehog - you see it's eyes while scanning round and think you've got a rat or rabbit to shoot - on closer inspection no, it's just a hedgehog! I've never seen an owl lamping, the ones around here have quite good eyesight Edited August 28, 2015 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Badgers. That is all. Oh yeah, and kids smoking dope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Just seen some neanderthals in a landrover lamping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Little owls foraging on the ground, mice, voles, loads of foxes and badgers, deer, and a surprising number of woodcock too. I don't like meeting horses, they are inquisitive and get too close, then get freaked out by dead rabbits, but by far the worst thing to come across is something making loads of noise - but you cant see what it is. I'm a logical person but that doesn't stop my buttocks clenching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabpeter Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well, a LOT of years ago, as a semi-drunk teenager staggering home from a party, I found myself without a light for my ciggie, stumbled on a car with steamy windows and knocked on the glass to ask the occupants for a light................................well apart from the short, sharp verbals................I dont even want to describe what I saw in the dark that night!!! I did'nt even have NV either! LOL. Made a big impression on me as a young lad I can tell you! Oh, sorry, a bit off topic that. Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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