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Title: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: Chrissie on October 18, 2009, 11:47:35

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!

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on October 18, 2009, 17:12:53

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

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: misfit on October 22, 2009, 21:39:58

could be scratched by a cat maybe ???

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: Chrissie on October 25, 2009, 23:03:21

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

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: misfit on October 26, 2009, 00:19:03

sorry to spoil it :-\ :)

i suppose it could of been a baby tree eater !!!
(http://www.trevorperdue.com/images/gallery/10_tree_eater.jpg)

exciting enough ;) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: Chrissie on October 27, 2009, 22:55:24

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

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: jimtheworzel on October 27, 2009, 23:13:23

MOST LILKLY RABBITS

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: naff on October 27, 2009, 23:48:58

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?

Title: Re: Mysterious Log Muncher
Post by: Chrissie on October 30, 2009, 23:20:20

Now that's a good idea - thanks!

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