Backyard wildlife

[okie]

My post here in February ....

Had a visit from the resident Zorilla here on the farm - , cornered on the verandah by Charlie-dog ( my cross Shepherd-Husky ) , and Tammy ( border collie ) .
Herewith a pic .

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Ol' Charlie-dog had another round with this animal last night , and this time the polecat came off second best , with Charlie killing him

On the one hand , not nice , but then , the polecat seems to have been raiding the poultry runs lately , stealing some eggs from one of my broody/ducks
So , well done Charlie , but , he is not smelling very nice either ...... yuchhh

[Flutterby]

Well Charlie was only doing his job.

[Richprins]

What can one do, okie?

Maybe they are more common than one thinks, or struggling with drought/fires?

Seems a repeat offender!

[Lisbeth]

Charlie will need a nice bath and his favourite dinner

[okie]

What can one do, okie?

Maybe they are more common than one thinks, or struggling with drought/fires?

Seems a repeat offender!

Yeahh .... indeed a repeat offender having previously killed off newly hatched ducklings

And yes , you would be surprised to know how many wild animals live in the winelands , hiding in the vineyards and orchards
To name some - Badgers , hares , genets , bat-eared fox , black-backed jackal , African wild-cat , grysbok .
Rhebok , Caracal and baboons in the mountains - the 'boons often raiding orchards and vineyards

[nan]

it's fantastic to have all of these species around... maybe except for the Boons

[Lisbeth]

Yes! without the boons would be better

[Richprins]

Baboons are a sign of health! They are very sensitive, you know!

[Lisbeth]

Sure! and very intelligent too. Mostly they have no respect for the property of others

[nan]

yesterday evening

Hedgehog 28.6.2017

Hedgehog 28.6.2017