Wood vole

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Wood vole

Post by Theroe » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:19 am

Last night, my cat brought me home a prize: a woodland vole. This is a first, as the usual catch is field mice, moles and sparrows. Unfortunately, she almost bit the head off, as is her usual m.o. But I skinned it out and rubbed it down with some Borax - it is quite nice material.

Dana
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Re: Wood vole

Post by tie2fish » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:24 am

Looks very nice, Dana. Very soft and a range of colors.
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Re: Wood vole

Post by Theroe » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:49 am

It’s really good stuff Bill-in your hands it could be used to create a masterpiece!
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Re: Wood vole

Post by Smuggler » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:53 am

Looks very nice.
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Re: Wood vole

Post by Old Hat » Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:08 pm

Nice post Dana, thanks for sharing. We haven't seen this type of post since Jeff was around. :D
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Re: Wood vole

Post by William Anderson » Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:39 pm

It's nice to have a partner that understands your hobbies. :D
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Re: Wood vole

Post by Theroe » Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:48 am

William Anderson wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:39 pm It's nice to have a partner that understands your hobbies. :D
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Re: Wood vole

Post by letumgo » Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:44 am

Very nice! I look forward to your "xxxxxxx & woodland vole" series of flies. ;)
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