I need to control the squirrels in some woodland as they are decimating the younger trees.
Apparently poking or shooting the dreys at this time of year is a very effective control method, but have also heard that Owls (or other birds) might sometimes start using an old squirrel drey to nest in. Is this true?
Obviously I don't want to harm anything other than squirrels!
The Barn Owl Trust should be able to answer your question
www.barnowltrust.org.uk/
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Daletron said:
I hope you mean Grey Squirrels and not the Red Squirrels, Red Squirrels are fully protected in law.
Regards,
Ian.
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