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Holes in Lawn

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  • 27-10-2011 11:54am
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    donalg1
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    I was out in my back garden yesterday and noticed something had been digging in it, the holes are about an inch in diameter and an half an inch to an inch deep there is quite a few of them aswell, just wondering does anyone have any idea as to what might be doing this.

    There is a pheasant hanging about but he has been there a while and the holes only appeared in the last couple of days so I dont think its him but maybe I am wrong.


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    rje66
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    its prob a badger rooting for earthworms


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    donalg1
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    Great thanks for that.

    Not going near the garden at night now without a twig in hand!!


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    rje66
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    fear not, he'll be more scared than you:eek: :eek: :eek:


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    slowburner
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    rje66 wrote: »
    its prob a badger rooting for earthworms
    Or a fox. I had a similar problem a few years back with a fox rooting for grubs.


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    CJhaughey
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    Sounds to me like Crow or Magpie damage, I have seen Crows making lots of holes in a lawn looking for grubs at this time of year.


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    donalg1
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    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Sounds to me like Crow or Magpie damage, I have seen Crows making lots of holes in a lawn looking for grubs at this time of year.

    Could be crows alright there is a lot of them round here recently


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    The Falcon
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    Crows or rooks digging for grubs I'd say. Leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) are plentiful this time of year.


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