At precisely 03.56 this morning I heard 12 gunshots nearby in fairly rapid succession. As there were no other sounds, like screams, I assumed that nobody had been shot, and resumed my slumbers.
When I go to the village shop, by scooter of course,
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I go around a large recreation field which is secured with a locked gate. At the top of the field were 6 caravans which I assumed to be travellers who must have picked the gate lock.
This set my mind wandering, could the shots have been the travellers slaughtering our fox family?
Last evening I recorded all 5 of the family on the field cam. I switched it on again this evening and feeling anxious I brought the card in at 9pm.
Pleased to say that my anxiety was unfounded. While we had been watching a super wildlife program on BBC2, they had all come down for their supper and relished their nightly treat of peanuts.
I shall sleep sound tonight but hopefully no more gunshots.
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