Longbower Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 Today, in a Four hour watch . Scorpion SE .22 bonus is lots of birds coming and going on the feeders. Even saw a Sparrow Hawk try to take a Tree Creeper off the side of a tree , but he/she just missed. Spectacular though. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 09/01/2021 at 17:26, Fisheruk said: Hmm, fenn traps near Red Squirrels🤔 There are No Red Squirrels anywhere near Arley Hall ,my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Longbower said: There are No Red Squirrels anywhere near Arley Hall ,my friend Red Squirrel confirmed sighting in Winsford, Haydock last year! Preston Brook 2019. They can turn up pretty much anywhere in our area. Much better for the Keeper to let you do Grey Control for him, by shooting. Shooting is selective. Fenn traps are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 The red near Preston Brook was one of a few escapees from Walton Hall gardens , where they have a captive breeding program . My neighbor James , is a warden there. It was caused by vandals and was a considerable loss at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Just the one this morning although i saw three, two of which did the high speed traverse of the fence along the edge of the copse without hesitation. The one did stop for it's last meal 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 My daughter gave me a cold for Christmas (thankfully not covid)! So I haven’t been out squirrelling. Finally got out yesterday, overnight the temperature had risen to a balmy 6 degrees after 3 days of snow and ice. I thought there would be plenty hungry greys about but everything in the woods was so quiet. No deer, game birds or pigeons. Lots of tree creepers and robins playing at being squirrels. I did spot what I think was a little owl in a fir (but didn’t want to disturb it by getting too close). After about 3 miles of walking the final tally was just 2 greys and a couple more spotted at a distance- all foraging on the ground.- .410 and thermal. Total 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 this afternoon first of the year and first blood for the leshiy 😁 Total 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 My first, young Male off a feeder. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 more for me today. not near the feeders though , it was on the floor eating an Acorn. Courtesy of the HW110 .177 . Slow but steady 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Four for us yesterday - .410 mossbergs and more than a little bit of help from two whippets! Total 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just two more this morning. The weather is not helping. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Walker570 said: Just two more this morning. The weather is not helping No mud up here! The ground is frozen solid. It’s lethal trying to climb slopes with frozen leaves acting as ice skates! Perfect thermal weather- mind you we have had a few miserable days as well. 11 shot with .410 Hushpowers and some canine help. Total 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 09/01/2021 at 15:40, Mice! said: Another thing, we have just been out for a walk, couple of hours through the big local park, lost count of the squirrels, its the first time I've seen squirrels actually humping, right there on the tree trunk, with a third attacking the male, my guess is another male wanting a go, or he could have been caught by his mrs? Saw the same action on my fence 3 weeks ago, No backstop. Finding it impossible to tempt them into my zone so far, but keeping on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Sciurus said: No mud up here! The ground is frozen solid. It’s lethal trying to climb slopes with frozen leaves acting as ice skates! Perfect thermal weather- mind you we have had a few miserable days as well. 11 shot with .410 Hushpowers and some canine help. Total 44 Eleven!! Good day, good day 👏👏 1 hour ago, old man said: Saw the same action on my fence 3 weeks ago, No backstop. Finding it impossible to tempt them into my zone so far, but keeping on. Have you tried suet blocks? Fat balls? The worst thing that happens is you'll be helping the birds, they must be getting something they prefer from a neighbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Mice! said: Eleven!! Good day, good day 👏👏 Have you tried suet blocks? Fat balls? The worst thing that happens is you'll be helping the birds, they must be getting something they prefer from a neighbour. Trying everything in rotation. Bird feeders and ground food always put out back and front gardens. They use back and side fences as motorways only very rarely coming off. Always going to feed at my neighbour who feeds crows, rooks, pies and everything else all day every day. All my neighbours squirrel lovers and gun loathers, includes 2 serving officers and 2 retired so caution required. Good job I have as much patience as them. They will however sit in my front tree and run all over the garden scoffing as they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 hours ago, old man said: All my neighbours squirrel lovers and gun loathers, includes 2 serving officers and 2 retired so caution required. Good job I have as much patience as them. Certainly be careful then👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mice! said: Certainly be careful then👍 Always the first thought mate. Disney has a lot to answer for here. One just been sitting on the back fence taking rose buds and hips. Been trying to get a reply from Area 244 grey squirrel group, obviously quiet at the moment due to lockdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, old man said: Been trying to get a reply from Area 244 grey squirrel group, obviously quiet at the moment due to lockdown. You might be the only member? @Fisheruk might be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, Mice! said: You might be the only member? @Fisheruk might be able to help Nope, 41 already apparently? Thanks, good idea will pm him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 today, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 45 running total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Please keep this thread to just record your kills, to avoid mistakes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 One male grey today. 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 female today , 12g Baikal s/b. 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 female today on a quick walkaround and feeder check .410 hushpower 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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