Bats Supper Time

[Billhook]

Just been down to the log cabin where Pipistrelle bats have taken up residence in between the Poplar logs where there is a pencil width gap on the top log due to drying out over time

 

Inside the cabin I saw a load of debris on the floor which turned out to be the remains of a lot of Yellow Underwing Moths and I suspect that the bats have bee hanging upside down in the rafters and enjoying their meal

[Billhook]

Whilst on the subject of wood, I am pleased that the Poplar logs have held out well for twenty three years and the Copper Beech floor also.  This was cut from a large log with the Lucas Mill into planks that were then taken to the local wood yard and tongued and grooved and planed.  I think I then used deck varnish.

However , as many of you know, Billhook’s wood work is often not perfect and I know you all like to have a laugh when something goes wrong

The photo shows that I should have taken Arbtalk’s advice on leaving an adequate gap between the boards to allow for expansion.  It all looked so good……… until the recent rains!!!