Nighttime Birdseed Thief.

A very quick and early posting today as it's a big FA Cup local derby, Gloucester City v Forest Green Rovers. Lots of work to do.

I was just closing my blinds last night and in the semi-darkness I spotted the thief that has been spoiling the bird seed container. I'm sure the birds like seed but not with an extra covering of slime.

Grabbed my camera and ventured out in the darkness to capture modern day's Jesse James at work. What is also annoying was that he had brought his own home with him where he could pop indoors and have a cup of tea or a snooze.

Needless to say he was removed and incarcerated in a bucket around the back - so he didn't SUCK-SEED after all..

[Julia]

Super shot. Fabulous closeup.

[Phil Cameron]

you are good at your close up's Heather ,one just for my Debbie as she loves them sooo much NOT Lol

[Sue Hecker]

You are one of the great punsters! Love your humor. So glad we don't have these fellows around where I live...or at least I don't see them. Have a fun day today!

[Graham Thresher]

A brilliant shot so clear. Fav

[Kerri Michaels]

cool shot!!! fav!!!

[Lyn Berriman]

Your banter made me smile. You have such a way with words! Fabulous image!

[carol white]

Great capture,super detail:-)FAV!!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot!

[Helen]

Great close up shot Heather

[Lynn]

Fabulous image, Fav.

[Hazel]

Urgh - but nice capture - can't look for too long!

[Rosie Kind]

Amazing shot and lovely processing - Fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Fav! Super capture

[virtualbrownie]

Fabulous shot - I see Forest Green made the national news today

[Kathie]

Can't charge rent when they bring their own house! Love the light reflecting off this slimy fellow. Fav

[Denise Wood]

Great capture and story! The birds will be happy :)

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@virtualbrownie Oh yes they did and we had a great 4-1 win over Gloucester City in the FA Cup today. Big boys next. Thans for the FAV.

[virtualbrownie]

@ladymagpie great result for you, I thought of you as soon as I saw it

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@juliac @philcameron59 @featherstone @thresheg @moviegal1 @lynnilou @carolmw @elisasaeter @dizzyd @rubicon @quietpurplehaze @rosiekind @ziggy77 @kathiecb @gilbertwood Thank you all, sorry for the bulk reply but I do appreciate your comments and FAV's.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@virtualbrownie Thanks, have been with them for 42 years and now given a Life Membership for all my work.

[John]

Great detective work! You found the culprit. :-)

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

Great capture!

[Khawbecker]

I bet you had to run to get your camera so you wouldn't miss him. :) And your statement, "he could pop indoors and have a cup of tea or a snooze," is a classic. He he. Great photo!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@congaree @fugitivemoments @khawbecker Thanks for your comments and for popping in to view, appreciated.

[Barbara Donnellan]

Hah! Great shot and funny story to go with it. It's a wonderful clues up.