Bop V Squirrel

[magpie]

Saw a most unusual scrap when taking my terrier for a walk in the woods tonight. Heard a commotion in the treetops and looked up to see a sparrowhawk attacking a grey squirrel which eventually beat a hasty retreat. Can only imagine the squirrel was after the sparrowhawks eggs - never thought I would be on the side of a tree rat.

[Guest IB]

Saw something happening in the tops of the trees lining Edinburgh City Bypass on Tuesday morning, a very large BOP (may have been a buzzard, huge, brown colour) swooping into a treetop, hotly pursued by 2 crows. Don't know what it was after.

 

Often see grey squirrels locally, and wonder what could catch them, stoat might get a rabbit, but don't see it being able to chase a squirrel up a tree then from tree to tree. Is that why they are out of control - no natural predator?

[Guest Reeco Jnr]

I know Goshawks take them we have a few around here, pity they have the same taste for racers!!

[sammy]

Saw something happening in the tops of the trees lining Edinburgh City Bypass on Tuesday morning, a very large BOP (may have been a buzzard, huge, brown colour) swooping into a treetop, hotly pursued by 2 crows. Don't know what it was after.

 

Often see grey squirrels locally, and wonder what could catch them, stoat might get a rabbit, but don't see it being able to chase a squirrel up a tree then from tree to tree. Is that why they are out of control - no natural predator?

they make a great pot of soup try it

[boxer]

the gosshawks main food is squirrel followed by racing pigeon !!

[john cumming]

ive a mate down south who eats squirrel? he says they taste a little like venison but with a slightly nutty taste?? i will take his word for it (dan)

 

has anyone tried this delicacy

 

 

john

[Guest Reeco Jnr]

I have a mate who used to love eating them but you need about 10 for a sarny!!