Grey Squirrel cautious of me

[Trev B]

Now is that him over in that derelict shed he calls a hide - what's he up to.
924 - Grey Squirrel 924070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

Need to make absolutely sure - my life may depend on it
925 Grey Squirrel 925070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

Good Lord old chap, you're taking a chance, you could end up as his casserole tomorrow
926 - Rabbit 926070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

What's he got to day, Ha good the 7D Mkll, not the 12 Bore Mkl
927 -Grey Squirrel 927070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

Have a nice day - how about this for a pose
928 - Grey Squirrel 928070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

Nice to have lunch without fear of having my head blown off
929 - Grey Squirrel 929070420 by Trev Bartlett MBE, on Flickr

[Bill53]

Great set Trev and a good narrative to match.

Bill.

[antoeknee]

Nice set. Seems that animals are out and about a bit more with the lack of traffic/people.

[Daisy M]

Like the set, not so much the animals. About 3 years ago we had the first grey that has been seen around here for years, I think it lasted about an hour, not seen one since. Reds rule.

[Colin W]

Great photos Trev, well done.

It must be nice to see animals like these close to your home.

[tigerburnie]

Great set Trev

[Trev B]

Thanks everyone for looking and your comments

Like the set, not so much the animals. About 3 years ago we had the first grey that has been seen around here for years, I think it lasted about an hour, not seen one since. Reds rule.

David - they are a major pest here. My tally last year was 487, this morning we had seven around the bird feeders, despite saying good bye to twelve two week ago, so another days sport looks to be in order.

[colin C]

My tally last year was 487,

So, a quick stay of execution for a bit of photography, but on borrowed time from now on. He, he!

[Trev B]

So, a quick stay of execution for a bit of photography, but on borrowed time from now on. He, he!

Its no longer with us! I try to get rid of as many as I can at this time with the breeding season (birds) in full swing. They are a major problem and to add the problem Mrs B's seen two rats in the yard to day

[tigerburnie]

Do you eat them Trev? can't say I was overly impressed......……………………….I thought they'd taste of nuts...…......………………..(I'll get my coat)

[Trev B]

Do you eat them Trev? can't say I was overly impressed......……………………….I thought they'd taste of nuts...…......………………..(I'll get my coat)

No. But they taste very much like chicken, I know people who have had to eat them.

[antoeknee]

Yep, grey squirrels can be a serious problem for breeding birds. The general public think they are cute.