Oh thank you! Appreciate seeing the birds eating! Also, so glad you posted their names! Except now, I have to go fill my feeders! Also, thank you for explaining why moles need to be caught and trapped. We didn’t know that! Love your posts! From US😊
Beautiful closeup shots of your birds. It was really nice to have the names of the birds on the video. We've never had moles where I live but I can see how much damage they can do. Thanks for the educational video.
Mole trapping is one of those things in life that we have to do. I know it seems cruel but they get so out of control and destructive yet are useless for any other purpose. Thanks for the warning about the dead critter,Ant, and keep up the good work! Enjoy your videos. Kim in Florida, USA
Hi Kathy, are you in Eastern Canada? I'm in southern Alberta and I've never seen a mole in nature here. Plenty of deer mice, voles, squirrels and legions of Richardson's ground squirrels and pocket gophers and all of these can make short work of a garden. Let me know, I'm curious, cheers!
Thank you Ant for an interesting video. I remember my granddad doing this on his farm in Oxfordshire back in the.50's The birds are beautiful as is the water area. Take care.
Very interesting, I can understand moles bringing down the wall but I never knew the soil from the molehill itself could poison the cattle, me being a country girl too! Loved the bird footage, never seen a redpoll before, how was that filmed a wildlife camera? brilliant footage, lovely and clear
Thank you Ant for showing me how to catch the moles that destroy my lawns. Very interesting to see, also the birds you feed in your garden are gorgeous
We have the Woodland Vole here in Ontario Canada and our yard was destroyed a coupe of years ago by them and the tunnels they dig and eating all the roots of the lawn. It may seem harsh to some but it is real life and having lived on a farm while growing up things like this are what you have to deal with at times. The birds you get are so pretty and I love to listen to them. Thanks for the video and showing us your part of the world and the country life!
Ahhh here in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada we have shrews. Cats catch them, but don't eat them, apparently they are poisone to them. Enjoying all the beautiful birds, quiet interesting to watch! A Big thanks again and Take care 🇨🇦👍👍🦋🌈
We lived in the middle of a small Midwest town when I noticed a large hole near the garage. Our handyman said it was a mole. His solution was to fill in the hole we thought was the start of a tunnel with rocks from the driveway with dirt packed on top. We never had another problem. I guess the little buggers are everywhere!
Beautiful birds. We have put some large stones under our feeders because they seem to like ground feeding and the seed that falls out are easy to find. Some huge moles over there - my goodness!
Really appreciate you identifying the birds - I recognized most, but not all so love that you add the names. Also agree with others on the mole situation - a necessary evil. Loving your content, thank you. G
In my younger years I lived on a small farm where we had a manx cat that was seriously the best mole trap around. He would catch them and bring them to the stoop and drop them and begin yowling until someone would give him the attention he felt he had earned by catching the mole. Because he was deemed to be my cat I would actually give hime special treats of smoked salmon and such, which he loved dearly. Also, just want to say, congratulations for ridding your place of one more of those peskly little varments! Love the naration and the filming is quite lovely of the birds. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
And I thought I had a mole problem! Ye gads what a never ending job for farmers...I stopped feeding the birds a few years back because the dropped seeds kept the moles coming. In winter when I had to keep windows closed here in Minnesota, I put a baby monitor out back in a zip lock bag near the feeders and the speaker in the house. It was glorious to hear the birds midwinter.
Interesting . Moles are destructive , as mice are too . Your property can be ruined if they are not controlled . I had a similar existence with mice. You “got to do what you got to do”. Trapping mice is a similar concept. Thanks for another informative video ! What beautiful birds! Enjoyed them . ❤x x
Moles can do a lot of damage for such a small creature..like mice, they are cute…but not when they are destroying what others need to exist.. I loved the bird footage, I’ve been wondering what the yellow ish plume birds were in our garden, now I know…
We love to feed the birds, as well. But here in northern Minnesota our gold finches and siskins have totally different plumage. Its interesting to see the different types of birds that you have in your area.
Very interesting Ant. As far as I know, we don't have moles in NZ. Our biggest pests are possums and rabbits. Possums are extremely destructive when it comes to flora and fauna here.
Here in NB , Canada we have moles and voles making tunnels under our hillside garden of shrubs and flower gardens. Totally kill large sections of blue rug juniper roots. I would prefer flat beds for my flowers yet have done well with hillside plots that came with cottage. Thank you for these information and video ! Spring glorious songs from our birds too. Happy days
Wow, I never knew such a small animal could cause so much lawn damage, Thank you for the education. Beautiful birds in your area and the photography is outstanding. I enjoy your videos.
Lovely bird photography. Thanks for sharing. I haven’t seen any of these birds in our garden in Lincolnshire, what a shame, maybe just not been lucky. Not nice to catch the moles but it’s the damage that can be caused by leaving them.
I don't blame you for ridding yourself of the moles, such pesky critters. We live near Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and we have a terrible rabbit and vole problem here. Usually the coyotes, hawks, and owls get them, but we had a huge family of rabbits that kept making their abode under the steps on our back porch near the foundation of our house. The smell of baby rabbit urine was overwhelming. Finally, we couldn't stand it any longer and my husband evicted the rabbits. Poor rabbits, there was a Noah's flood down their warren and a mass exodus. After they were gone, my husband poured Quikrete (fast drying cement) down the hole and then covered everything with river rocks. Ant, I especially enjoyed watching the birds that I had never seen before. Here, we have a lot of Canadian geese, grossly fat magpies, hawks, bluebirds, and every now and then an eagle. We have annoying flicker woodpeckers that sound like machine guns when pecking and you can't shoot them because they are a protected species, mores the pity. Keep these interesting videos coming. Thanks!
Gosh that was really interesting. We don't have Moles in New Zealand but we do have heaps of pests like stoats, ferrets and possums, although I believe there's not as many as there once was. You can buy beautiful jumpers or clothing that is made with wool spun with possum which is so warm and very popular that the possums have almost died out. You are getting on very well with your camera work and the commentary that is very natural. Loving the Videos that you do, its like being there. See you next time take care.
We are in Arizona, and trap pocket gophers. We flood irrigate our land, and they burrow, and the water can end up in the road, they kill the grass and plants and eat the tree roots. They are particularly bad this year. Husband has been using traps, and got a few, but three have actually drowned in our swimming pool. The pocket gophers are gray, and have pink hairless tails, and are a big pain.
Here in northern California we have GOPHERS, moles, and voles. Gophers have huge teeth and take down all sorts of plants. And yes undermine foundations, fences, walkways, etc. We back onto farm land which provides an endless supply of these creatures. And this year the 18 yr. old cat has stopped hunting.
I was aghast when I found out my farm dad taught my son at 8 yr. old to shoot moles with a 22 shot gun. I have mixed feelings about humans killing animals just to make their lawn flat. The whole thing of lawns is a question I have. If moles are threatening the crops or bring disease I can understand but just for aesthetes not a fan. But thanks, Ants, for sharing your life.🦌💌👍
Loved seeing those little birds up close. I could imagine how soft those breast feathers are! I hadn't thought about how the moles could be a contamination to the feed source for cattle and sheep, but it makes sense. You would of course, have to eliminate the possibility of harming a valuable animal. Such fun to see your beautiful property, Ant!
Hi ant The program "our Yorkshire farm"is currently airing on channel 5. This shows the trapping of a mole, their reasons for doing so,and the children stroking a dead mole. Just goes to show how people don't know the realities of the mole problem🙃🌟💯
It’s a catch 22. They are pests for sure! I just wonder of the ecological balance. 😮💨Catch them to feed Mr./Mrs. Barn Owl.🤭 I’m dealing with Mr. Groundhog and Mr. Skunk here in NJ, USA.🙁
I've never had experience (thankfully) with moles but I can see they certainly are destructive. I loved the bird segment and appreciated the labeling of each bird. I'm intrigued with your large bird house. It's so cool - did you make it, Ant? Thanks for sharing.
You have such beautiful birds in your area so thanks for showing us. I have never seen a Mole before. We have mice & chipmunks but never seen a mole in Illinois. Love your channel
Hi Ant, thanks for sharing your life with us. Pretty birds in your garden. I understand the nessesity of mole trapping although It seems cruel to me. I do hope they are killed instantly and don't suffer a slow death in the traps. I know they are considered pests but they're also animals... 😟Greetings from the Netherlands
Hello Ant Thank you for bringing us down to earth about Country life. If the same thing happened in urban areas for examples football pitches,cricket pitches,school playing fields,i wonder what the culling method would be? Just wondered what you do with the dead bodies😂 I know ferrets are hung on fences. I've seen it on the Yorkshire Shepherdess progs. Her children accept it as a way of life. I'll put my life on the line now and say that i DETEST foxes. What a disaster when you hit one on the road and your whole family or passengers are killed? People even make friends with them and feed them. What if they carry a baby ir puppy away? We are humane humans. Bring on the technology that can find a swifter way to eradicate these pests. Thanks 🌟🍰
I had a rooster that liked to get moles for his lady’s lol I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen him carrying it. They are a problem here in Tx.
@@ants_countrylife Yes I have sunflower hearts out all the time 🫤 I’m lucky now if i see long-tailed tits, wrens, starlings and thrushes now when I used see them often. think maybe so much housebuilding around here has driven some birds away. Still get birds but just not the variety. 🐦⬛
Hi Lidia it does seem cruel but moles in the England are a pest and if left unctrolled would ruin pastures and also contaminate hay and silage that would poison cattle and sheep
@@ants_countrylife I completely understand why you have to do that, it is just seeing the tools you use reminded me of what was used centuries ago to torture people😊
Another great video, Ant! I sure need to learn how to set my mole traps! Ooh, love the birds! Thank you & all the best to you Ant - across the pond 🎉❤
Oh thank you! Appreciate seeing the birds eating! Also, so glad you posted their names! Except now, I have to go fill my feeders! Also, thank you for explaining why moles need to be caught and trapped. We didn’t know that! Love your posts! From US😊
Beautiful closeup shots of your birds. It was really nice to have the names of the birds on the video. We've never had moles where I live but I can see how much damage they can do. Thanks for the educational video.
Mole trapping is one of those things in life that we have to do. I know it seems cruel but they get so out of control and destructive yet are useless for any other purpose. Thanks for the warning about the dead critter,Ant, and keep up the good work! Enjoy your videos. Kim in Florida, USA
Here in Canada we are overrun with moles ruining our lawns and gardens.Thanks for showing your trapping methods. Part of country life!
I agree .
Hi Kathy, are you in Eastern Canada? I'm in southern Alberta and I've never seen a mole in nature here. Plenty of deer mice, voles, squirrels and legions of Richardson's ground squirrels and pocket gophers and all of these can make short work of a garden. Let me know, I'm curious, cheers!
Thank you Ant for an interesting video. I remember my granddad doing this on his farm in Oxfordshire back in the.50's
The birds are beautiful as is the water area. Take care.
This was such an interesting video! I enjoyed the birds at the feeders - great close ups!!!!!
Lovely to see the beautiful birds in your area.
wonderful bird pictures!
Thank you Cynthia
Very interesting, I can understand moles bringing down the wall but I never knew the soil from the molehill itself could poison the cattle, me being a country girl too! Loved the bird footage, never seen a redpoll before, how was that filmed a wildlife camera? brilliant footage, lovely and clear
Well done to your son for taking this video I always wondered what happened to all the moles thanks Ant.
Really enjoying this, especially the birds. Thanks Ant!
Thank you
that was awesome I've never seen a mole thank you
Thank you Ant for showing me how to catch the moles that destroy my lawns. Very interesting to see, also the birds you feed in your garden are gorgeous
Living in the town we forget all these things, it's useful to be reminded. Thanks Anthony.
My pleasure!
Thank you for showing us the birds
We have the Woodland Vole here in Ontario Canada and our yard was destroyed a coupe of years ago by them and the tunnels they dig and eating all the roots of the lawn. It may seem harsh to some but it is real life and having lived on a farm while growing up things like this are what you have to deal with at times. The birds you get are so pretty and I love to listen to them. Thanks for the video and showing us your part of the world and the country life!
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked the video ..
Ahhh here in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada we have shrews. Cats catch them, but don't eat them, apparently they are poisone to them. Enjoying all the beautiful birds, quiet interesting to watch! A Big thanks again and Take care 🇨🇦👍👍🦋🌈
Thank you
what an interesting video. love seeing the birds & country jobs
Thank you I’m glad you liked it
We lived in the middle of a small Midwest town when I noticed a large hole near the garage. Our handyman said it was a mole. His solution was to fill in the hole we thought was the start of a tunnel with rocks from the driveway with dirt packed on top. We never had another problem. I guess the little buggers are everywhere!
Loved the video! Your camera work is great. Those birds show beautifully! Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful birds. We have put some large stones under our feeders because they seem to like ground feeding and the seed that falls out are easy to find. Some huge moles over there - my goodness!
That's a great idea!
Really appreciate you identifying the birds - I recognized most, but not all so love that you add the names. Also agree with others on the mole situation - a necessary evil. Loving your content, thank you. G
In my younger years I lived on a small farm where we had a manx cat that was seriously the best mole trap around. He would catch them and bring them to the stoop and drop them and begin yowling until someone would give him the attention he felt he had earned by catching the mole. Because he was deemed to be my cat I would actually give hime special treats of smoked salmon and such, which he loved dearly. Also, just want to say, congratulations for ridding your place of one more of those peskly little varments! Love the naration and the filming is quite lovely of the birds. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
And I thought I had a mole problem! Ye gads what a never ending job for farmers...I stopped feeding the birds a few years back because the dropped seeds kept the moles coming. In winter when I had to keep windows closed here in Minnesota, I put a baby monitor out back in a zip lock bag near the feeders and the speaker in the house. It was glorious to hear the birds midwinter.
Thanks for sharing another interesting video, Ant!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful birds & thank you for putting up the names on the screen❣️How many moles do you usually catch in a day or two? Looks like a hard task 😐
Thanks for sharing x
Your welcome I’m glad you liked it
In northern michigan we put bubble gum in the holes
Very interesting. I'm so glad I saw this one. The open pasture is so beautiful. And the waterway is so pretty. You sure keep busy.😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting . Moles are destructive , as mice are too . Your property can be ruined if they are not controlled . I had a similar existence with mice. You “got to do what you got to do”. Trapping mice is a similar concept.
Thanks for another informative video !
What beautiful birds! Enjoyed them .
❤x x
Very true and thank you
Moles can do a lot of damage for such a small creature..like mice, they are cute…but not when they are destroying what others need to exist..
I loved the bird footage, I’ve been wondering what the yellow ish plume birds were in our garden, now I know…
We love to feed the birds, as well. But here in northern Minnesota our gold finches and siskins have totally different plumage. Its interesting to see the different types of birds that you have in your area.
How interesting that the same type of birds can be so different around the world
Very interesting Ant. As far as I know, we don't have moles in NZ. Our biggest pests are possums and rabbits. Possums are extremely destructive when it comes to flora and fauna here.
That was interesting. We have many here in America. I did not know the dirt getting into the cow feed was that harmful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and understanding that this is country life at times
@@ants_countrylife Yes, I grew up on a farm. My dad had pigs and milk cows with some ducks and chickens that my mother loved.
Your videos are very informative. It’s probably too dry here for moles to thrive
Here in NB , Canada we have moles and voles making tunnels under our hillside garden of shrubs and flower gardens. Totally kill large sections of blue rug juniper roots. I would prefer flat beds for my flowers yet have done well with hillside plots that came with cottage.
Thank you for these information and video ! Spring glorious songs from our birds too. Happy days
Wow, I never knew such a small animal could cause so much lawn damage, Thank you for the education.
Beautiful birds in your area and the photography is outstanding. I enjoy your videos.
Thanks for watching!im glad you found it interesting
Lovely bird photography. Thanks for sharing. I haven’t seen any of these birds in our garden in Lincolnshire, what a shame, maybe just not been lucky. Not nice to catch the moles but it’s the damage that can be caused by leaving them.
Beautiful loved seeing the beautiful birds just so gorgeous
Thank you
I don't blame you for ridding yourself of the moles, such pesky critters. We live near Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and we have a terrible rabbit and vole problem here. Usually the coyotes, hawks, and owls get them, but we had a huge family of rabbits that kept making their abode under the steps on our back porch near the foundation of our house. The smell of baby rabbit urine was overwhelming. Finally, we couldn't stand it any longer and my husband evicted the rabbits. Poor rabbits, there was a Noah's flood down their warren and a mass exodus. After they were gone, my husband poured Quikrete (fast drying cement) down the hole and then covered everything with river rocks. Ant, I especially enjoyed watching the birds that I had never seen before. Here, we have a lot of Canadian geese, grossly fat magpies, hawks, bluebirds, and every now and then an eagle. We have annoying flicker woodpeckers that sound like machine guns when pecking and you can't shoot them because they are a protected species, mores the pity. Keep these interesting videos coming. Thanks!
Gosh that was really interesting. We don't have Moles in New Zealand but we do have heaps of pests like stoats, ferrets and possums, although I believe there's not as many as there once was. You can buy beautiful jumpers or clothing that is made with wool spun with possum which is so warm and very popular that the possums have almost died out. You are getting on very well with your camera work and the commentary that is very natural. Loving the
Videos that you do, its like being there. See you next time take care.
Thankyou
Very interesting. I love your videos.
Thank you so much
We are in Arizona, and trap pocket gophers. We flood irrigate our land, and they burrow, and the water can end up in the road, they kill the grass and plants and eat the tree roots. They are particularly bad this year. Husband has been using traps, and got a few, but three have actually drowned in our swimming pool. The pocket gophers are gray, and have pink hairless tails, and are a big pain.
Here in northern California we have GOPHERS, moles, and voles. Gophers have huge teeth and take down all sorts of plants. And yes undermine foundations, fences, walkways, etc. We back onto farm land which provides an endless supply of these creatures. And this year the 18 yr. old cat has stopped hunting.
Ant, ive caught 3 white moles in 3 days.
Nearly 42 years to the day i caught my last
@@stephenholmes1036 well done Stephen I’ve never seen a white mole so you are doing fantastic
@@stephenholmes1036 where do you live
We farm near Chipping Norton, I got 1 Saturday, 2 today all within an acre.
I use a scissor traps. If your have an email I'll send you some photos
I was aghast when I found out my farm dad taught my son at 8 yr. old to shoot moles with a 22 shot gun. I have mixed feelings about humans killing animals just to make their lawn flat. The whole thing of lawns is a question I have. If moles are threatening the crops or bring disease I can understand but just for aesthetes not a fan. But thanks, Ants, for sharing your life.🦌💌👍
Loved seeing those little birds up close. I could imagine how soft those breast feathers are! I hadn't thought about how the moles could be a contamination to the feed source for cattle and sheep, but it makes sense. You would of course, have to eliminate the possibility of harming a valuable animal. Such fun to see your beautiful property, Ant!
Thankyou
As a country woman I know this kind of thing is necessary.Mole runs can also cause a horse to break a leg.
I do hope you do humane trapping and relocation now
We don’t have them here in Newfoundland,Canada get it’s to cold….lol
Thanks for the bird identification ❤
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful birds. Our goldfinches look a little different here in Boise, Idaho. Glad we don’t have moles!
Here in Australia it’s rabbits and foxes- introduced vermin. Can’t understand how they are considered “cute” in some parts of the world
Wow that was interesting and I loved seeing the different birds. My brother not only has moles but woodchucks that really do a number on the field.
I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for watching
Hi ant
The program "our Yorkshire farm"is currently airing on channel 5. This shows the trapping of a mole, their reasons for doing so,and the children stroking a dead mole. Just goes to show how people don't know the realities of the mole problem🙃🌟💯
That’s good it just shows that sometimes cute furry animals aren’t always as nice as they look
It’s a catch 22. They are pests for sure! I just wonder of the ecological balance. 😮💨Catch them to feed Mr./Mrs. Barn Owl.🤭 I’m dealing with Mr. Groundhog and Mr. Skunk here in NJ, USA.🙁
It is part of life.
Absolutely
I've never had experience (thankfully) with moles but I can see they certainly are destructive.
I loved the bird segment and appreciated the labeling of each bird. I'm intrigued with your large bird house. It's so cool - did you make it, Ant? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching .. I didn’t make it but it is in need of some repair so this may be a future video
Love the hat!
You have such beautiful birds in your area so thanks for showing us. I have never seen a Mole before. We have mice & chipmunks but never seen a mole in Illinois. Love your channel
So nice of you thank you
Not glorious but necessary. Very nice mixture of necessary and pleasure ☺️
Such a good video thanks so much.
I’m glad you found it interesting thanks
HOW ABOUT VOLES!I think they are worse then moles and even more difficult to trap
They are sadly so destructive.... not an easy discussion.... but a necessity to protect property and livestock.
Hi Ant, thanks for sharing your life with us. Pretty birds in your garden. I understand the nessesity of mole trapping although It seems cruel to me. I do hope they are killed instantly and don't suffer a slow death in the traps. I know they are considered pests but they're also animals... 😟Greetings from the Netherlands
Hi thanks for your message and yes it is instant but also very necessary where we live
Moles are a real problem at my house!! I have a dog that digs them out but leaves a hole that looks like a bombed area! They also eat my spring bulbs😂
Oh crikey that’s not good
There used to be itinerant mole catchers. Now it's diy! I wonder if the catchers sold the skins?
The mole catchers used to sell them so they could be made in to outdoor clothing such as mole skin trousers and. Loves
Good to remind people that sometimes furry animals do have to be controlled ….
Hello Ant
Thank you for bringing us down to earth about Country life. If the same thing happened in urban areas for examples football pitches,cricket pitches,school playing fields,i wonder what the culling method would be? Just wondered what you do with the dead bodies😂 I know ferrets are hung on fences. I've seen it on the Yorkshire Shepherdess progs. Her children accept it as a way of life. I'll put my life on the line now and say that i DETEST foxes. What a disaster when you hit one on the road and your whole family or passengers are killed? People even make friends with them and feed them. What if they carry a baby ir puppy away? We are humane humans. Bring on the technology that can find a swifter way to eradicate these pests. Thanks 🌟🍰
We spread a mole deterent that has a terrible odor the moles dont like so they go somewhere else i hope.
Poor little fellow,but you can’t have things destroyed ….
I had a rooster that liked to get moles for his lady’s lol I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen him carrying it. They are a problem here in Tx.
Wow that is a new one on me .. I have never heard of a rooster catching moles
@@ants_countrylife it was to me too. Lol
Sadly we haven’t had Siskins in our Surrey garden for some years. 😕
That’s so sad we have more this year than ever .. try sunflower hearts they seem to attract them
@@ants_countrylife Yes I have sunflower hearts out all the time 🫤 I’m lucky now if i see long-tailed tits, wrens, starlings and thrushes now when I used see them often. think maybe so much housebuilding around here has driven some birds away. Still get birds but just not the variety. 🐦⬛
It is very cruel but not a reason for me to unsubscribe 😅😊
Hi Lidia it does seem cruel but moles in the England are a pest and if left unctrolled would ruin pastures and also contaminate hay and silage that would poison cattle and sheep
@@ants_countrylife I completely understand why you have to do that, it is just seeing the tools you use reminded me of what was used centuries ago to torture people😊