The ones in my garden are learning quite quickly how to dodge shots from my .22
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AtW Don't want to burst your bubble but you do realise grey squirrels (Ones I suspect you're feeding) are considered a pest in the UK?
They're not native to the UK and they're eradicting the native red squirrel - which looks like it might disappear in the near future if their numbers aren't reduced significantly.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostAtW Don't want to burst your bubble but you do realise grey squirrels (Ones I suspect you're feeding) are considered a pest in the UK?
They're not native to the UK and they're eradicting the native red squirrel - which looks like it might disappear in the near future if their numbers aren't reduced significantly.Comment
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They grey american kind, yes.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Have you noticed it is that time of year again when squirrels become suicidal? Got a simultaneous double hit in the car yesterday.Comment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostAtW Don't want to burst your bubble but you do realise grey squirrels (Ones I suspect you're feeding) are considered a pest in the UK?
Local red squirrels are not as friendly and they spend more time hiding on the trees, frankly they were not strong enough species to survive in mainland England, so they are now seeking refuge in ScotlandComment
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Originally posted by OrangeHopper View PostHave you noticed it is that time of year again when squirrels become suicidal? Got a simultaneous double hit in the car yesterday.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostThey are not suicidal - what happens is that older squirrel push away younger squirrels to make space for new baby squirrels, so squirrels have to emmigrate and sadly many meet their doomComment
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We've just had a grey squirrel invasion and I've lined up a couple of shooting mates to perform a cull. Just waiting for the neighbours to go on holiday.Comment
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