27 Jays at one time

[ellen h]

Originally Posted by FUDGEY

That must have been heart breaking Jon, Id have been devastated. I suppose Im lucky living where I do, my woodland hide has been up for two years now and Ive never had any trouble and probably never will. I leave everythingh at it, tools etc and Ive even left my camera gear by accident once for 5 days and it was still there when I went back. If you are ever in SW Scotland let me know and Id happily have a day with you or let you use it. If you have time here are some photos I have taken at it. Most of my recent ones you will see here are at the hide mate. Flickr: Fudgey2010's Photostream

Just had a look at your photos,what a great place!!!
ellen

[Kayleigh]

You lot are so lucky I never a Jay one of my favourite birds.

[Jonsfotos]

Originally Posted by FUDGEY

That must have been heart breaking Jon, Id have been devastated. I suppose Im lucky living where I do, my woodland hide has been up for two years now and Ive never had any trouble and probably never will. I leave everythingh at it, tools etc and Ive even left my camera gear by accident once for 5 days and it was still there when I went back. If you are ever in SW Scotland let me know and Id happily have a day with you or let you use it. If you have time here are some photos I have taken at it. Most of my recent ones you will see here are at the hide mate. Flickr: Fudgey2010's Photostream

Cracking images Fudgey and the hide...superb mate, I love it :-).I will certainly take up your offer when I get round to visiting bonny Scotland again.My last visit was a good few years ago when I spent a week on the west coast , near Largs and Wemys Bay.It was not a photography trip on that occasion, just a family holiday with a bit of sea fishing. ( I had no decent photo kit at that time anyway).I have not been put off by what happened at my hide although I will not set up a replacement in that particular patch of woodland ..it`s too small an area and any new set up would be quickly found by those clowns who wrecked the last one.However, I am in the process of checking out other areas in the county where there is plenty of woodland and I will try and make sure any new hide I construct is well out of view.I would consider purchasing a ready made hide but the ground I usually choose is uneven and it would be unsuitable.I do have my bag hide however so all is not lost :-). Anyway I am waffling on a bit...Well done again on the 27 Jays Fudgey, also those cracking images on your site.

Jon