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Formby Reds

Discussion

11 replies
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 7, 2008 at 6:02 AM
Just wondering if anyone is intending to drop in on the little red cutties this week - I've never been before :biggrin:
Posted by kevin Treadwell on April 7, 2008 at 6:58 AM
Hi Andy

I've also never been. What day were you thinking of going?

Kevin
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 7, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Ohh Mr Phase - goodly sir :biggrin: I can go any day to be honest, so what ever suits your good self Kevin if fine by me sir :wavey:
Posted by kevin Treadwell on April 7, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Andy

Just let me check my plans for the week and i'll let you know later. Not sure how the weather is looking also?
So far Thursday looks good.
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 7, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Hi Kevin - works for me if the weather is okay - just in the middle of emailing you back over t'other thing :biggrin:

Speak soon :wink:
Posted by Barrie Harwood on April 7, 2008 at 7:43 AM
Guys

A little while back I believe there were some restrictions in place with regard to access to some areas because of disease which was killing a number of these Squirrels. It might be worth giving the NT office a call before you travel

Barrie :smile:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 7, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Thanks for that Barrie - I just assumed it was all clear now seeing as the frightfully youthful Mr.Bate( :wink: ) had been there the other day.
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 7, 2008 at 8:23 AM
I went one saturday recently with no problems, however, the whole of liverpool was visiting that day so pick a mid week day is my advice.

Tim
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 7, 2008 at 9:57 AM
I would keep away from the squirrel trail and head to the opposite side of the carpark as i have found this more productive and less people-Have fun

Dave
Posted by Trevor Wilson on April 7, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Last time I went I got there early for the gates opening as the Ranger had advised. When the temp is low they come out until lunch time then disappear. Just like he said by 1145am hardly any at ground level, they all went high into the trees..Hope it helps
Posted by Mark Sisson on April 7, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Early start recommended, and also later in the mid-week as the half of Liverpool that visits at the weekend stuffs all the squirrels so full of monkey nuts they simply aren't hungry on Mondays or Tuesdays!!

mark
Posted by kevin Treadwell on April 7, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Thanks guy's

why dose it always have to a early start!!!!!!

Kevin