Mysterious Log Muncher

[Chrissie]

Can anyone throw light on this mystery? ???  Something has attacked and chewed this silver birch log in my logpile overnight, leaving shreds of fresh wood all around, and I'd love to know which critter could be the culprit. We don't have any squirrels around as far as I know.

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Thanks!

[Chrissie]

[Robert_Brenchley]

I've seen lots of rotten logs which have been chewed like that, but I've never seen what does it.

[misfit]

could be scratched by a cat maybe  ???

[Chrissie]

Thanks misfit, that's possible -  though I was hoping it might be something more exciting!

[misfit]

sorry to spoil it  :-\ :)

i suppose it could of been a baby tree eater !!!


exciting enough  ;) ;D ;D

[Chrissie]

 :) :) ;D Wish I'd had my camera handy...!

[jimtheworzel]

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[naff]

It,s not a mammal, all the chips are too narrow. My best guess is an insect eating bird, Tits will peel bark to reach grubs as will Nuthatch and Treecreeper. Split the log to see what,s in it?

[Chrissie]

Now that's a good idea - thanks!