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greg
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by greg » Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:00 pm
Another guest at the table .................
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by johnd83 » Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:12 am
Good morning all,
The other night i came across a squirrel sat on my front garden fence and it seemed to be nibbling on a bit of tree bark? Is this normal as it is not something i have seen before.
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nuthatch
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by nuthatch » Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:39 am
Hi johnd - yes, they nibble on tree bark and can destroy trees over time - one of the reasons people get irritated with them.
I can't see your photo properly yet but looking forward to ....
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by johnd83 » Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:55 am
The best thing about wildlife is that there is so much to learn.
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by greg » Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:36 am
Great shot! Love the detail.
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by johnd83 » Sat Jun 06, 2015 12:21 pm
Thank you greg
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by Jacksparrow » Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:11 pm
I do not know this as a fact but it would not surprise me if they nibbled bark to sharpen their teeth.
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by Placido » Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:57 pm
Well that's what rodents do, isn't it ?? 'Cos their teeth grow constantly.
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by nuthatch » Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:45 am
Nice photo - interesting to get with the bark