What's been eating my trees?

[Darwin.]

Something's been having a nibble on the bark lately. Maybe some of you are wildlife experts and can tell me what it might be. I was putting it down to either a hare or a neighbour that's decided 60 trees is too much for my garden.

[veggiechicken]

Is it squirrels?

[Darwin.]

I didn't think there were any around but I suppose it could be. I'm supposed to be an ecologist so I should probably know this stuff.

[binley100]

Bit high up for a wabbit.....any muntjac around?

[Darwin.]

Definitely no muntjac around here. We have hares the size of dogs, we have rabbits , possibly squirrels that I just haven't seen. That's about it really.

[Scarlet]

....any muntjac around?

That would be my guess too...

[veggiechicken]

Does this help? Forest Research - Recognising types of mammal damage to trees and woodland

[LillyRoseGarden]

Any goats about?

[Glutton4...]

I was going to suggest Deer. As they haven't completely stripped them (yet) they should be ok with a little tlc. I would get some mesh round them sharpish, to prevent further damage. I would also stake at 45degrees in stead of vertical, to avoid root-rock.

[Nicos]

Alas maybe we'll never know...Darwin hasn't been around since last June!