This dead rat blocked the track on my way back through Hoo Wood this morning; it’s a big one. It wasn’t there on hour earlier, and it’s lying at the foot of to tree housing the woodpecker chicks I posted about earlier. Spike wouldn’t have anything to do with this Rat, so he might have killed it.
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If Spike did get him then he’s possibly the saviour of the woodpecker fledglings!!
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Do rats climb trees?
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Rats are great climbers!! You wouldn’t normally see them in a tree I know but if they thought there was a good chance of a meal they’d go for it!
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I guess that’s true; after all, they are capable of climbing up most other structures.
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Oh yeah!!!! I used to have a wonderful pet rat and he loved the ropes for climbing in his cage 🙂 He was also adept at climbing me to get onto my shoulder, his favourite spot!
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RIP poor ratty!
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I was a bit concerned that this post might upset you, Ratty.
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Awwww. Death is an intrinsic part of life. Ratty should have been quicker or smarter.
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All things must pass…Requiescat in pace.
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Indeed! The end that follows a beginning can arrive unannounced.
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