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Nice Bob, I have never photographed oneBob S wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am Middle of the local valley this morning. Waiting for a bus home after a bit of an uneventful walk when this little one "popped" out of a bush opposite.
Cheers Snappy. Me nether. Seen them a few times but they never really pose.
What a funny looking little animal; I've never seen one before. A really good shot!Bob S wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am Middle of the local valley this morning. Waiting for a bus home after a bit of an uneventful walk when this little one "popped" out of a bush opposite.
Cheers PBPimperneBloke wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:11 pm Nice bob, I've snapped two but not great, as you say, they don't pose lol
Cheers Charles. I've seen them a few times in hedgerows.... popping out to eye you up and then popping back.Charles B wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:40 pmWhat a funny looking little animal; I've never seen one before. A really good shot!Bob S wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am Middle of the local valley this morning. Waiting for a bus home after a bit of an uneventful walk when this little one "popped" out of a bush opposite.
They are quite a nightmare here in Germany because they like to sleep under the warm motor bonnet of you car and feast upon radiator hoses, belts, battery cables and wiring. I only have a bike and keep it in our entry way!Bob S wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 1:08 pmCheers Charles. I've seen them a few times in hedgerows.... popping out to eye you up and then popping back.Charles B wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:40 pmWhat a funny looking little animal; I've never seen one before. A really good shot!Bob S wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am Middle of the local valley this morning. Waiting for a bus home after a bit of an uneventful walk when this little one "popped" out of a bush opposite.
You have to admire them though, The first time I saw one was up in the local Peak District quite a few years ago. Chasing a large rabbit across a field. I googled then and know they bite through the spinal chord to paralyse larger animals. A bit gruesome but for such a small predator you have to be a little impressed.Charles B wrote: Wed Oct 08, 2025 3:33 pmThey are quite a nightmare here in Germany because they like to sleep under the warm motor bonnet of you car and feast upon radiator hoses, belts, battery cables and wiring. I only have a bike and keep it in our entry way!