A dead squirrel was 'offered up to the Gods', but what is interesting, is where is it? Sited in front of the cameras approximately where the fox stands it has evidently been taken yet neither camera detected its removal. The fox has nothing in his jaws, nor does he pick anything up, and yet the squirrel is gone. This is the second time this has happened, the first when something managed to drag a pheasant out of sight of the Super Scouter Trail Camera without tripping the sensors!
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If You Went Down To The Woods Last Night - 05/12/12
A dead squirrel was 'offered up to the Gods', but what is interesting, is where is it? Sited in front of the cameras approximately where the fox stands it has evidently been taken yet neither camera detected its removal. The fox has nothing in his jaws, nor does he pick anything up, and yet the squirrel is gone. This is the second time this has happened, the first when something managed to drag a pheasant out of sight of the Super Scouter Trail Camera without tripping the sensors!
If You Went Down To The Woods Last Night - 06/11/12
After hunting a pheasant, the parts that are currently beyond my needs and uses were 'offered to the woodland gods'.
I'm tempted to leave this Camera strapped to the Christmas tree!
I'm tempted to leave this Camera strapped to the Christmas tree!
If You Went Down To The Woods Last Night - Friday 19/10/12
To catch the layer of the rabbit dung I spied, I employed my latest acquisition. A Trail Camera. (Write up to follow in due course)
The culprit was captured;
But the other results were somewhat worrisome;
A Comparison;
Tonight I will re-site the camera so that subjects are caught approaching rather than across the field of view. I will also switch to video and, in future, reduce photographing intervals from five seconds to two.
T'would appear my urine is powerful stuff, because the chickens fencing isn't! My habit of relieving myself upon their perimeter appears to be deterrent enough. For now. I am concerned that come winter, the hungry fox will overcome any foreboding my scent currently instills, and the chickens intended for my stomach will be 'diverted'.
The culprit was captured;
But the other results were somewhat worrisome;
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| A Fox. |
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| http://www.gatesheadbirders.co.uk/Design/Assets/images/Red-Fox.jpg |
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| A rather bushy, ghostly behind...(right hand side) |
Tonight I will re-site the camera so that subjects are caught approaching rather than across the field of view. I will also switch to video and, in future, reduce photographing intervals from five seconds to two.
T'would appear my urine is powerful stuff, because the chickens fencing isn't! My habit of relieving myself upon their perimeter appears to be deterrent enough. For now. I am concerned that come winter, the hungry fox will overcome any foreboding my scent currently instills, and the chickens intended for my stomach will be 'diverted'.
The Hunter's Chronicles - Sunday 1st July 2012
I step out of my door into the woods, be it to smoke or to answer the call of nature, and you can ordinarily spot a species found on the general license.
Recently it has been two young squirrels,, one seen at a time. They have been edging closer to where we have the chickens penned and they appear to be nibbling the germinating grain that has been spilt. I'm also not happy that they will soon be stealing the crop of hazel nuts. In spite of this, I must confess to growing a little fond of seeing them scamper about in the light of the dawn and so I have been slow to unleash the Scorpion.
I overhead my partner comment that there were both squirrels to be found and so the T10 was awakened from it's fleece lined sleeping bag.
The approach is now well covered by the foliage and through the leafs poked the snout of the Scorpion. A standing shot, so I took my time. Once I was steady, the squirrel obligingly raised his head to munch on his vittels. A Superdome was launched and four stiff legs rolled skyward. Unbeknownst to me his buddy was close by and I saw a flash as he bolted right to left. I edged closer and observed him seemingly analysing his chums odd behaviour. His back was towards me and he wasn't going to lift his noggin. I fired where his head would be if he lifted it in alarm at say, the sound of a pellet rocketing towards him. But I overestimated his reactions. The pellet sailed over and he escaped into the canopy above.
I was amazed at the amount of blood spatter on the floor where he fell. 11.1 ft/lbs at 20 yards with a domed pellet appears to be exceptionally effective indeed. I couldn't be more pleased with the accuracy of the Scorpion T10 and the obviously swift despatch it imparted.
Much later in the day I pushed my luck going for a mooch for rabbits.
Luck I pushed too far. A shame too as I had special plans...
The best opportunity presented was a Deer that passed within 40 yards of my position. The Scorpion is good, but not that good...
Still, I got to play with my new Hitachi HDC-1495E. My mobile phone camera simply doesn't do my subjects justice, plus I also have a airgun application in mind for it, to be revealed in due course.
Tonight, I may break out my long neglected Night Vision set up and reveal the secrets of the darkness...Ultra covert hunting!
Recently it has been two young squirrels,, one seen at a time. They have been edging closer to where we have the chickens penned and they appear to be nibbling the germinating grain that has been spilt. I'm also not happy that they will soon be stealing the crop of hazel nuts. In spite of this, I must confess to growing a little fond of seeing them scamper about in the light of the dawn and so I have been slow to unleash the Scorpion.
I overhead my partner comment that there were both squirrels to be found and so the T10 was awakened from it's fleece lined sleeping bag.
The approach is now well covered by the foliage and through the leafs poked the snout of the Scorpion. A standing shot, so I took my time. Once I was steady, the squirrel obligingly raised his head to munch on his vittels. A Superdome was launched and four stiff legs rolled skyward. Unbeknownst to me his buddy was close by and I saw a flash as he bolted right to left. I edged closer and observed him seemingly analysing his chums odd behaviour. His back was towards me and he wasn't going to lift his noggin. I fired where his head would be if he lifted it in alarm at say, the sound of a pellet rocketing towards him. But I overestimated his reactions. The pellet sailed over and he escaped into the canopy above.
I was amazed at the amount of blood spatter on the floor where he fell. 11.1 ft/lbs at 20 yards with a domed pellet appears to be exceptionally effective indeed. I couldn't be more pleased with the accuracy of the Scorpion T10 and the obviously swift despatch it imparted.
Much later in the day I pushed my luck going for a mooch for rabbits.
Luck I pushed too far. A shame too as I had special plans...
The best opportunity presented was a Deer that passed within 40 yards of my position. The Scorpion is good, but not that good...
Still, I got to play with my new Hitachi HDC-1495E. My mobile phone camera simply doesn't do my subjects justice, plus I also have a airgun application in mind for it, to be revealed in due course.
Tonight, I may break out my long neglected Night Vision set up and reveal the secrets of the darkness...Ultra covert hunting!
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