Richard's email reminded me of something quite different - and I wondered if
anyone can help me...
Twice, from a train, I have seen a fox surrounded by a circle of magpies.
The first time, it was in an old coal yard at a station, and the next time,
it was in a field. Both times, I was so taken aback by the scene that I
failed to count the number of birds, but I would estimate that there must
have been at least 8 surrounding the fox, which on each occasion just sat
there, as if it didn't know what to do.
The only thing that I can guess at is that it taken one of their young, but
how they corralled the animal into this position in the first place must
have been extraordinary.
If anyone else has seen this and if anyone else knows how/why, I'd love to
know! Many thanks - Annie
PS I wish I'd seen the hares too...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <adastra@lists.sxbrc.org.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:07 PM
Subject: [Adastra] 3 Hares
Today from the train I had a clear view of three hares. The train had
just passed Appledore station heading to Rye and the site would be
Priory Farm. They were in a field of Rape and in a large circular area
in the middle of it that perhaps they had worn or eaten away.
A very lovely sight. The date is 14 May I wonder if a record could be
raised. The grid ref TQ 960 275 but I am unsure if it is Kent or East
Sussex?
All the best,
Richard
