Nutkins feathers are ruffled, Wednesday 26th July 2017

July and a wet day, still a few jobs to do including checking the 44 bird nest boxes purchased from CJ Wildlife for a nest box project at Morfa Berwig LNR, the access to ring the pulli is a snug fit on some so a bit of sanding will be needed, plenty of time for that job as they are not going out until the end of autumn.

The Barn Owl box which last year had Honey Bees in residence needed a visit to check for occupancy, no owls but a squatter in the form of a Grey Squirrel had moved in, you had to be there to appreciate the funny side of events which went a bit like this:

Simeon went up the ladder to have a look for occupants, as there were no signs of Barn Owls he opened the access door,

"is that a squirrel nest" I asked,
"yes", came the reply,
"anyone in"
"yes its looking at me...."

Anyone in?

The next thing there's a bit of scratching and banging as the squirrel jumps over Simeon's shoulder, does a somersault and scampers off into the forest, leaving us somewhat amused!!

What the F'*#+, just happened!!!!

This little fella, a Field Vole, was out on the saltmarsh this afternoon