Another nights lamping to no avail occurred last night. Not surprising since the moon was 95% full plus hardly any clouds to dim the bright rays from the moon. We did locate two fox's, one being in a safe position for it i.e. not being able to squeeze the trigger as it was too near a house. The other was smack bang in the middle of a field when first spotted but soon took off as we were getting in a shootable position.
So we are not on a good run at the moment but that will change soon. We should start to see other fox's coming onto the farm as the breeding season comes in to full swing. Aweek on Friday should prove more profitable subject to weather conditions as we have an all night session planned.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Lamping
Stephen and myself went on a mission last night to try and ambush one of the resident fox's last night. The target was usually spotted in between the hay barn and the railway bank. After setting up the intruder camera on the fence line we climbed up onto the straw stacks in the barn with the intention to use the red light on the camera as a early warning if anything passed by it. Constant sweeping of the area with a gen one night vision scope by Stephen claimed no eyes throughout the night. Only a few rabbits deemed to come out to play. The conditions were good with an overcast sky and a good breeze blowing which usually invites our intended prey to forage for food. Alas nothing to point the point the rifle at this time.
Coming Soon
Time of mixed emotions as Lily is greatly missed, still expect to see her asleep on the sofa. Does time heal or do you learn to cope with the loss?
Some might say that it is to early to think about another pup(s) but we have taken the plunge and reserved two gorgeous little basset hounds, both girls. They are only a week old when we went to see them near Street in Somerset. The lemon and white pup will be Jane's and the tri colour girl is mine. We collect them on the Sunday before Christmas so that should be an entertaining festive period.
They will not replace Lily as no dog could.
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