Anyone see new Ch5 prog "Will work for nuts" last night?

[werdnal]

Really amusing and interesting programme. They did a bee race, using honey bees and timing how quickly they returned from a release point 3 miles away. Showed how goldfish do have a memory - trained them to push a ball into a goal, and finally did some squirrel fishing - catching a grey squirrel with a peanut on a string and trying to lift it off the ground. Did find this a little alarming as might start a new craze.

Next week they are racing a Peregrine on a motorcycle (the presenters on the bike that is, not the bird!).

[hedgehog whisperer]

I saw it; I think the squirrels got the better of the guys doing “the fishing”. They didn’t go hungry that day..

For next week, my money is on the Peregrine. I bet the presenter can barely ride the motorbike.

[vole-woman]

Missed this post - started a thread on the prog here:

Will Work For Nuts

I see you have pretty much the same reactions as me!

[zharca]

Hi. loved the squirrel bit and I really don't think it's doing them any harm. Lots of urban squirrels are really humanised and will eat sandwich out of your hand. I'm told the Hyde Park ones even give you a nip if you won't let them have any!

[Ukwildlifeo]

I dont think there satart a crazy in squirrel fishing....mainly because its already started! Just type squirrel fishing on Youtube...found the videos by accident last week!

[seamusagleann]

Next week they are racing a Peregrine on a motorcycle (the presenters on the bike that is, not the bird!).
as a pregrine is fastest on a stoop ,that's when it is dropping , will they be chucking the motorbike from a helicopter...fairs fair !!