rovercoupe Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, rovercoupe said: I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? I think it's just due to a glut in fruits due to the weather this year and the stress plants and trees were put under. Procreation is the answer to environmental stress in many cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, rovercoupe said: I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? If the met office with all of their supercomputers can't call it, not sure nutkin can? Just stashing the excess as evolution dictates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, rovercoupe said: I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? Usually gas and electricity prices rise before a cold winter - then rise again afterwards. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, rovercoupe said: I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? Sorry I thought you were talking about ..... FUEL PRICES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 If the summer was anything to go by it’ll be a damn wet winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 It is going to be lovely and warm..at least I hope so as I wont have any heating (apart from a fan heater) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-d Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, Benthejockey said: If the summer was anything to go by it’ll be a damn wet winter! this is my feeling as well, not really based on any science just my gut feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 It just stands to reason. The UK has X amount of rain fall annually. If that rain hasn’t fallen over the summer then logically it’s got to fall later on in the year. Personally I hope I’m wrong, a cold dry winter suits me a hell of a lot better than pouring rain! Once you’re wet you’re wet all day whereas you can chuck extra layers on to keep warm in the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I've got a longleaf pine cone outside my kitchen window, thats says it's not raining but windy. The windows dry and the cone's swinging. I will keep you all informed about what it's doing this winter a little later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I swapped from quiet running hard wearing summer tyres to softer more flexible winter one's on the front of the X-trail this afternoon. The rears are all season types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Yes the weather will be inclement between November and April and we will manage as we do every year. I will continue to shoot at every opportunity as l do during the spring, summer and autumn, be it clays, pigeon or vermin. And my dear wife will want 24/7 heating on as per usual, nothing will change except the heating bill. 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1976 heat wave was followed by heavy rain and snow which turned fields into swamps in January with tractors up to their cabs trying to work fields, so would not be a bit surprised if we get the same this time. I have had three maybe four season shooting without a wet day. My first day this year on 11th Sept was wet, so is that an omen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, rovercoupe said: I might have been left alone for too long but the feeders are being left by the squirrels instead they are harvesting nuts off the trees like they are on speed. This is the first year they have turned down a free easy feed. Normally I will be shooting them in good numbers right untill the weather changes and then the numbers drop off. Last year was a good year for the nut trees and the squirrels still came to the feeders to get fat! So this got me thinking are they stashing nuts like the worlds about to end because a cold harsh winter is on the way? If I was you mate I would invest in a Crystal ball, as only last week a met office spokesman was being interviewed & they can only accurately predict the weather for three/four days tops in advance. When you read we are in for a hard winter/warmest summer is bull ****. 2 hours ago, Walker570 said: 1976 heat wave was followed by heavy rain and snow which turned fields into swamps in January with tractors up to their cabs trying to work fields, so would not be a bit surprised if we get the same this time. I have had three maybe four season shooting without a wet day. My first day this year on 11th Sept was wet, so is that an omen? Edited September 21, 2018 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Cough cough. Crystal ball. I've got a snow shovel ready just in case. And plenty of logs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Dougy said: I've got a longleaf pine cone outside my kitchen window, thats says it's not raining but windy. The windows dry and the cone's swinging. I will keep you all informed about what it's doing this winter a little later in the year. Does it tell you when its dark🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, johnphilip said: Does it tell you when its dark🤣 I would imagine it does when he can't see it. 🌑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Penelope said: Procreation is the answer to environmental stress in many cases. It certainly helps me with stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dougy said: I've got a longleaf pine cone outside my kitchen window, thats says it's not raining but windy. The windows dry and the cone's swinging. I will keep you all informed about what it's doing this winter a little later in the year. 1 hour ago, Dougy said: Cough cough. Crystal ball. I've got a snow shovel ready just in case. And plenty of logs too. Great minds and all that, nice one John, who gives a monkey 's chuff lol we live in Britain , and deal with it yawwwwwwwn, time for a dram , whilst sat outside my man den, ps, it's raining, oh yeah it does that around this time of year lol lol lol flynny Edited September 21, 2018 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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