Rats in the Orchard

Walking around our little orchard I saw a hole in the ground close to the fence with a neighbour. So, suspecting it might be rats, I set up the wildlife camera:

rat 1

I was right – this shows a rat emerging from the hole. The next 3 photos are from the 6-second interval time-lapse sequence:

rat 2rat 3rat 4

It may be coincidence, but this is by our neighbours chicken run and he has just started putting the chickens feed inside the hut rather than leaving it outside. I suspect they are looking for another source of food…

Author: Paul L.G. Morris

I am an amateur photographer whose photography is mostly of gardens, nature and the rural environment. My specialities are close-ups, panoramic views, or a combination of both that I call 'Nearscapes'. I work mostly for my own interest having closed my business PM Studios Ltd.