On Feb 3, 11:50 am, Adrian C wrote:
Looking out of the patio window, I observed one of the many local grey
squirrel scounderals tearing up the flower pots.

Since I meself am not a squirrel, and not even of a related species,
whenever I look at one of them unfortunately I can't tell the difference
between one fiend and another. At an identity line on charges for
criminal wosits to flower pots, it would be difficult to nab the correct
critter.

I'm thinking of integrating into the garden a spray device with a colour
marker. Hair dye maybe? What do they use for tagging sheep?

--
Adrian C

admittedly at a tangent, years ago we thought a rat or two was
troubling the bins etc so baited the plastic bin with rat bait (some
sort of a moulded shape rather than loose grain - I forget the name/
brand).

I was most surprised passing the bin one morning that a feckin
squirrel stuck his head out and promptly sat atop the bin bait in
hands nibbling away! Needless to say said activity ceased shortly
thereafter ..... result!

Tell the wife the blue coloured (bait) blocks will dye their fur to
aid ID.....?

:)
JimK