Don't know what came over me, Mum! by durleybeachbum
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Another picture from the past, 2011 to be precise.
Ralph hasn't killed anything much apart from soft toys for a while now.
He executed this squirrel in one bite and then didn't know what to do with it...a bit like the bird shooters in Malta. Only they have NO excuse.
The other photo of the mouth full of feathers belies the fact that Mr. WP got away and eventually grew a new tail!
Comments (16)
a bird in the mouth is worth!!!!, sorry wrong proverd
both of my dogs hates birds and I was concerned about the robin nest on my building. I moved a fence temporary in case one of the 4 babies fell out on the ground
Ralph is a lurcher so it's in his breed, lurchers were bred for speed and intelligence.. if I'm not mistaken they originated from Ireland for the original purpose of hunting. They tend to be loyal and indeed intelligent dogs.. and they can really have a burst of speed, I bet when the lead comes off he can really shift but as with the Munsterlanders which are German gundogs they will have their moments like this. Bet the squirrel wish he had moved a bit faster up a tree.. the WP on the other hand probably has a new tail by now if he hasn't fallen victim to cat or bird of prey. Dramatic shots.
impressive and interesting shots Andrea
Naughty Ralphie, didn't even hide poor squirrel. Munsters are not supposed to kill their game just hunt & retrieve :0).
Superb captures and collage Andrea. God bless.
Grey squirrels have become a real problem in London, around my area they are as prevalent as the rats and mice our lazy good for nothing council do little about. Can I borrow him for a week :)
nature happens sometimes, even with Ralphy
You can't nature out their gut instincts! Nice pics.
A sad image since I am quit fond of squirrels. Troublesome since it appears Ralph likes to kill for the sport.
If ralph wants to sort out my rabbit problem he's most welcome .
Aww, poor baby, he was just going with his instincts. I do feel for the squirrel, though!
Hunting instinct...irrepressible!
Nature, red of tooth and claw. Ralphie isn't exactly discreet in his killing methods. And being a dog, he has the advantageous of not feeling remorseful, and blame it on his genes.
Give him some rabbits :) :)
Give Ralph a break - remember the thousands of years of hunting that they were bread for. Also remember that he drove off a few a few years ago. I love the feather photo!