Moles

[davelumb]

Is it a seasonal thing that molehills spring up at this time of year or are there more about this year?

[Cyprio]

Nevs moles always about Dave.
The park I walk the dog had new mole hills poking though the snow.
Though we darn sarf don’t have the permafrost you northern monkeys have to endure.
Have noticed fresh hills along the lane more so since the fields have been ploughed.

[davelumb]

I wondered if it could just be a perception thing, or maybe they're looking for mates at this time of year.

[Cyprio]

The ones in the park are always in the same areas and are not trapped, there also close to woodland and defo active all winter.
I guess the open field ones could just be searching for food and making new runs as the ground warms up and food becomes active in the upper layers. Agree though some areas are very hilly.
My mate had this in his lawn from just one mole

For Google’s benefit I found a natural balance very quickly

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[Happy Hayes]

What attracts moles to certain Areas ?
Regards
Tom

[davelumb]

The ones in the park are always in the same areas and are not trapped, there also close to woodland and defo active all winter.
I guess the open field ones could just be searching for food and making new runs as the ground warms up and food becomes active in the upper layers. Agree though some areas are very hilly.
My mate had this in his lawn from just one mole

For Google’s benefit I found a natural balance very quickly
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Nature always finds a balance.

[suffolk si]

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[Cyprio]

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[cookiesdaughtersdad]

The ones in the park are always in the same areas and are not trapped, there also close to woodland and defo active all winter.
I guess the open field ones could just be searching for food and making new runs as the ground warms up and food becomes active in the upper layers. Agree though some areas are very hilly.
My mate had this in his lawn from just one mole

For Google’s benefit I found a natural balance very quickly
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TTWA!

Cheers, Alan

[Edward.P.A.C]

The ones in the park are always in the same areas and are not trapped, there also close to woodland and defo active all winter.
I guess the open field ones could just be searching for food and making new runs as the ground warms up and food becomes active in the upper layers. Agree though some areas are very hilly.
My mate had this in his lawn from just one mole

For Google’s benefit I found a natural balance very quickly
DE169E8E-8B91-4AB9-86A8-A881A2C95480.jpeg

[Steve Le maitre]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

[davelumb]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

[ChrisWales]

Definitely seems to be more mole activity last week or so where I walk my dog.

[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

[Steve Le maitre]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

At least it didn’t die dirty.
That’s the thing about Moles they crawl about on their bellies in all that mud but stay as clean as a whistle.

[Monts]

The ones in the park are always in the same areas and are not trapped, there also close to woodland and defo active all winter.
I guess the open field ones could just be searching for food and making new runs as the ground warms up and food becomes active in the upper layers. Agree though some areas are very hilly.
My mate had this in his lawn from just one mole

For Google’s benefit I found a natural balance very quickly
DE169E8E-8B91-4AB9-86A8-A881A2C95480.jpeg

I can't help but think Bill Murray and Cadyshack.

[Crackoff]

Oh heck I hope Mr Packham don't come on hear there will be hell to pay

Grant

[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

[Cyprio]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Well done Will
I’m sure you took it for a long walk………………. to the bin!

Here’s a tip for speedy capture. My mate had set traps but failed.
I cut through tunnel then dug a hole in tench, sunk a plastic bottle with top cut off flush to floor of tunnel then added handful of worms to bottle. Installed trap either side then recovered and fitted flower pots over traps to keep them dark.
First night caught him.

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[Steve Le maitre]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

[davelumb]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Poor moley.

[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Well done Will
I’m sure you took it for a long walk………………. to the bin!

Here’s a tip for speedy capture. My mate had set traps but failed.
I cut through tunnel then dug a hole in tench, sunk a plastic bottle with top cut off flush to floor of tunnel then added handful of worms to bottle. Installed trap either side then recovered and fitted flower pots over traps to keep them dark.
First night caught him.
FB687B15-CD70-419E-A133-410FED4D3482.jpeg

Looks like a fine option to try if the traps fail, I had one which took weeks to catch, almost gave up but got it in the end.

Will.

[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Haha, to right Steve.

Will.

[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Poor moley.

Apologies if my actions have offended your sensibilities Mr Lumb, but needs must I'm afraid .

Will.

[davelumb]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Poor moley.

Apologies if my actions have offended your sensibilities Mr Lumb, but needs must I'm afraid .

Will.

My post may have contained irony.

I'd be glad of a few moles in my garden TBH. There'd be less moss to mow.

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[Will Smith]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Poor moley.

Apologies if my actions have offended your sensibilities Mr Lumb, but needs must I'm afraid .

Will.

My post may have contained irony.

I'd be glad of a few moles in my garden TBH. There'd be less moss to mow.

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I suspected as much Dave .
I could send you some down and you could reintroduce them at Lumbland Manor .

Will.

Will.

[davelumb]

A lot of Moles died last summer, they just couldn’t stick the heat. I think with a shortage of worms and the hard digging (hard being an understatement) the dry ground took it’s toll.
Found quite a few dead in the summer and not just me others said the same.
I think they breed around May so are probably getting the runs ready for the traps that will be going in, sorry I mean cleaning out the runs for a new partner.
It’s unseasonably warm, needs a permafrost, better than viagra for stiffening up the little sods.

Must be a bit damper up in the hills here. Talking to one of my sheep farmer friends he said there was no shortage of moles last year. 200 plus off one field.

He told me of the time he watched a mole swim all the way across the river. Said he almost felt sorry for it when it scrabbled ashore...







...as he had his shotgun with him.

Certainly no shortage where I live, sick of the little bar stewards messing up my grass, I had to set more traps just today .

the little t w a t s

Will.

Got the little bugger this morning .

Will.

Poor moley.

Apologies if my actions have offended your sensibilities Mr Lumb, but needs must I'm afraid .

Will.

My post may have contained irony.

I'd be glad of a few moles in my garden TBH. There'd be less moss to mow.

_7508733.jpg

I suspected as much Dave .
I could send you some down and you could reintroduce them at Lumbland Manor .

Will.

Will.

Thanks. Second class post will do fine.

[davelumb]

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[Will Smith]

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Will.

[Will Smith]

Happy days.

Will.