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Having seen Ramblingpete's Bird pictures topic it came to my mind that there are other animals taken during walks ...
This one was taken during our walk to Kentmere Reservoir with KIDSTYPIKE last year.
:)
Any more?
Ewa
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(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP029-0017.jpg)
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP029-0018.jpg)
Taken on Arnside Knott
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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BEWARE OF BULL
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/0078--0005.JPG)
Taken near the Crook O'Lune and it isn't a zoom....he couldn't care less
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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WOW! super pics, Dave O0
How can I upload such big photos? If I try to upload bigger ones I got the message no bigger than 120kB...... :o
Here is a sheep taken on Garburn Pass ......
Ewa
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I've got quite afew of this little chap but they're all on prints so excuse the low quality of this scan..
Ian
www.mountainfreedom.co.uk (http://www.mountainfreedom.co.uk)
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And How about the Quality Cow? (that's it's name, there are 2. They are the only Quality Cows, all others are pale imitations). I'm speaking of the cows here, not the photos. Some fine cows on here already but they're not "Quality Cows".
Ian
www.mountainfreedom.co.uk
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Nice ones - I snapped this at 3 pm while walking Hadrians Wall last September - dinner, dinner,dinner...
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/Hadrians%20Wall/HW%20Day%203/P9103063.jpg)
and I think it must have been after this one....
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/Hadrians%20Wall/HW%20Day%203/P9103067.jpg)
But the best one I ever saw was after a prolonged period of wet weather up at Malham... ;)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/malham/SeaHorse_14.jpg)
;D :D ::) :P O0
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We saw quite a few of these chappies on our last walk
(http://i41.tinypic.com/hv8ihc.jpg)
Dave
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(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/03/12/57/2540684_bigthumb.JPG) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/2540684_P1120925/)
(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/03/12/57/2540686_bigthumb.JPG) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/2540686_P1120906/)
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Thanks Dave, Ian, Ramblingpete and Alex (welcome to the forum Alex :) ) O0
Any more?
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Nice pictures, mine is slightly different taken in the Edens Projects Rainforest Dome.
(http://matthewmillen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/eden-project-01-90x120.jpg) (http://matthewmillen.com/index.php/268/eden-project/)
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I like your picture Matthew just one colour ;) and yet ...... O0
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Thanks Dave, Ian, Ramblingpete and Alex (welcome to the forum Alex :) ) O0
Any more?
Thanks ewalker ;)
(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/03/12/59/2540700_bigthumb.JPG) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/2540700_P1120515/)
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Taken today....this chappie had a wingspan of about 8"
(http://i39.tinypic.com/6fxsph.jpg)
Dave
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WOW Dave! O0
hope you feel better btw?
Ewa
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Mountain Hare on Kinder, Peak District. Not uncommon to see them, but usually they run away making snapping them not easy. This one sat for ages then just ambled away.
(http://cvjmbg.blu.livefilestore.com/y1piqPyBPdl0mwaKAsyIjBNkV2sxSMZMQB99_ukGn41NkC4MttYR_eEF8tpEUcZWlzizBF2Mc9fVJM/small_015b%20mountain%20bunny.JPG)
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An old Fleetwood Mac number....
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/Hadrians%20Wall/flora%20and%20fauna/P9082893.jpg)
But I couldn't get it in focus unfortunately
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We had a walk through the local park yesterday and saw a number of creatures that live there.
THere are some pictures on the website in "Pictures of the Day". A full report at a later date.
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Thank you Dave!
And here is a picture I like very much :)
The photo was taken by my Picasa friend - SPUDMONKEY during one of his walks in the Lake District.
The link to the album is
http://picasaweb.google.pl/spudmonkyKENTMEREDEDICATEDTOEWAASPECIALPLACEFORHER#
Ewa
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Thanks Ewa.....Those sheep look more like zebras with those stripes :)
Dave
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:) This is the reason why I like this photo so much :coolsmiley:
Ewa
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Here's a set of twins I found today!
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Lovely! :coolsmiley: O0
Ewa
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AN INQUISITIVE LOCAL ON THE DESCENT FROM NAB SCAR GRASMERE
Photo by my Picasa friend SPUDMONKEY
link:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/spudmonky/GRASMERE#5326886804225699970
;)
Ewa
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nice pics :) O0
Ewa
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a bachelor herd of Ibex from last spring, around 20 males :
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2065-20080605-154349.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2008_-_mountains/2008_06_05_-_zinal/20080605-154349.jpg)
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2059-20080605-154050.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2008_-_mountains/2008_06_05_-_zinal/20080605-154050.jpg)
and a chamois from January :
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2386-20090107-123226-2.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2009_-_mountains/2009_01_07_-_zinal/20090107-123226-2.jpg)
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great pictures, snowslider O0
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Here's a shot of a heron I spotted 'fishing' on Loch Portree last week ....
(http://www.mywainwrights.co.uk/gallery/skye/skye3_03.jpg)
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(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/05/19/12/22/3682923_bigthumb.jpg) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/3682923_Black_Vulture/)
Black Vulture
(sorry it's a bit distant, but then there are only a couple of hundred pairs left in Europe and I don't generally take my EF100-400 up hills!!)
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(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/05/19/12/31/3683006_bigthumb.jpg) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/3683006_little_egret/)
Little Egret doing a spot of fishing
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Come on Radder, put that thingymajigga with the massive feet up ;D
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(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/05/19/02/25/3683760_bigthumb.JPG) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/3683760_IMG_0445/)
Bonus point for who identifies this........
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Found this thing In Edale this afternoon much to Dizzy amusement ;D
It was like half chicken half.......Well let you decide
(http://www.lookpic.com/files/bird.jpg)
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(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/05/19/02/25/3683760_bigthumb.JPG) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/3683760_IMG_0445/)
Bonus point for who identifies this........
Black-winged Stilt ?
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Found this thing In Edale this afternoon much to Dizzy amusement ;D
It was like half chicken half.......Well let you decide
(http://www.lookpic.com/files/bird.jpg)
This was just the funniest bird I've seen...great comedy value when it broke into a run.It was like its feet didn't belong to it!!Anyone know what the heck it is?
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Black-winged Stilt ?
I would have said so as well, adult male in summer but not a UK resident or visitor is it? So this is maybe in Spain?
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I would have said so as well, adult male in summer but not a UK resident or visitor is it? So this is maybe in Spain?
I'm sure I read somewhere last year that a pair of these landed up somewhere in Cheshire but agree, more likely mainland europe
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This was just the funniest bird I've seen...great comedy value when it broke into a run.It was like its feet didn't belong to it!!Anyone know what the heck it is?
Looks like a common or gardener bantam chicken to me -
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well played gents - cr355 and snowslider win the bonus - it is indeed a black-winged stilt :)
extra point for ss too - as it is indeed a super-rare visitor to the UK and this one was snapped in Spain. In March though, so not quite summer plumage.
I am most impressed i'm not the only twitcher round here!
I love that picture of the chamois looking at you quizically, snowslider! I thought they were really shy!
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well played gents - cr355 and snowslider win the bonus - it is indeed a black-winged stilt :)
extra point for ss too - as it is indeed a super-rare visitor to the UK and this one was snapped in Spain. In March though, so not quite summer plumage.
I am most impressed i'm not the only twitcher round here!
I love that picture of the chamois looking at you quizically, snowslider! I thought they were really shy!
lucky guess on the location, cr355 takes the points there :D
chamois and ibex can both be curious, they're not daft either, hunting's only allowed in some areas and they're pretty good at avoiding those areas. Mostly they hear us coming and get away, snowshoes are a disaster normally, on my own on skis/skins I'm fairly quiet though and those Ibex (a bachelor herd) clearly didn't see us a threat.
We chanced on some a few weeks back near Vercorin, mother with two fairly mature offspring. I was surprised to see one so near the path with the noise of three of us on raquettes and guessed there was a reason so we stopped still and sure enough the two young wandered over the path while mum looks on from the side. One the young decided we were worth a look though.
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2655-20090412-070802.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2009_-_mountains/2009_04_12_-_vercorin/20090412-070802.jpg)
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2656-20090412-070829.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2009_-_mountains/2009_04_12_-_vercorin/20090412-070829.jpg)
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2654-20090412-150343.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/2009_-_mountains/2009_04_12_-_vercorin/20090412-150343.jpg)
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Aw - how cute is that? :D
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Indeed funny looking black-winged stilt, Dizzy ..... ;)
.... and I like your pics snowslider, especially the first one! O0
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With Sean's ( http://www.stridingedge.net/index.html ) permission here are his famous dogs on Stickle Pike.
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Walked past this wild horse on Allt Lwyd in the Brecon Beacons recently.
(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243245990-100_1638.jpg)
(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243246290-100_1640.jpg)
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(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP032-0001.jpg)
;) ;) ;)
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I like your photos of wild horse, mad max ... ;)
but wher did you take THAT photo Dave ? :o ::) :)
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I like your photos of wild horse, mad max ... ;)
but wher did you take THAT photo Dave ? :o ::) :)
I didn't Ewa it was sent to me......
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP032.htm (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP032.htm)
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(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243283078-mountains_027.jpg)
Here's my mate doing his shepherd impression on Arenig Fach
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(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243283847-mountains_129.jpg)
The horses on Drum in the Carneddau are much more photogenic
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;) Dave ...
Thank you Exit5man O0
Ewa
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I have been walking for many years and have never seen a lizard before and this year i,ve seen one on creigiau gleision,drygarn fawr and this common lizard sunning himself on waun rydd.
(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243347918-100_1615.jpg)
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(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243459462-Lligwy_Bay_028.jpg)
Spotted these two fine looking creatures on the Anglesey Coastal Path today between Lligwy Bay and the Pilot Boat Pub . I have'nt got alot of knowledge about birds ,( well not the feathered type anyhow ) . Does anybody know what they are .
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Today on the canal.......she actually had 3 on her back
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2qui5px.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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so cute photo Dave, thank you!!!!
Ewa
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Exit5man the birds in your photo are guinea fowl but are sometimes known as guinea hen.They are from the galliformes order and are originally from Africa.
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Taken yesterday afternoon as we walked along the promenade.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/iop83l.jpg)
With the Lakeland Fells as a background.
Dave
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Thank you Dave! O0
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On Arnside Knott yesterday........
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cnw1eq.jpg)
Dave
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Hello Edith! :)
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WOW, extra! Just tell me Mad Max how did you manage to upload such a huuuuuuge photo?
I am not able to upload a photo which has 100kb ... ::)
Ewa
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oh my eyes i dont know what has happened there,just put the picture on as normal and its come out like that?
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Well done for getting a photo of him looking towards you Max. O0 All I managed was a series of [censored] end photo's! ::)
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Today at Gibralter Farm near Silverdale.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/ei3tww.jpg)
Dave
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Some other animal pictures from the Dales Way
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P5317978.jpg)
These squiggly lines were millions of midgies on the river at the end of day one - the Red Lion had signs posted to keep the windows shut
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6058634.jpg)
Two wet lambs
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6058640.jpg)
Two happy pigs in the dry
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6048548.jpg)
Billy's Pig at the tea shack
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6038407.jpg)
Some bullocks with attitude
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6058659.jpg)
Three Red Deer
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6058661.jpg)
and then they were up and over and gone
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/The%20Dales%20Way%202009/flora%20and%20fauna/P6038316.jpg)
a lovely picture of a Ram - well I liked it :P
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Lovely photos Ramblingpete O0
Two happy pigs in the dry is my favourite ;D
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Today on a local walk
(http://i43.tinypic.com/6o34ee.jpg)
Dave
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(http://i40.tinypic.com/1z3t379.jpg)
Dave
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;D
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We got horses by Moel y Garnedd the other week. We had to cross their field.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SjPi4v8PYhI/AAAAAAAAAH0/GM6bMUb5aW0/s800/06.jpg)
It's not a very good photo, sorry. We were hurrying in case they stampeded us. :)
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(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/0273-0028.jpg)
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This guy (or girl) was hidden inside his (or her) house as I got up to it. Quite startled me.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SkjsPsIvCOI/AAAAAAAAAQw/wVKslJVrFOE/s800/IMG_0756.JPG)
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Hello Edith!
Thank you for your photos Dave and genji O0
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Another go of the feral goat on Gallt y Wenallt.
(http://s1.lookpic.com/i/195/UUmet8CV.jpeg)
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O0
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Less impressive, on the path from Gordale Scare to Malham Tarn:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SlL0-HhaPEI/AAAAAAAAAaw/bDExglNyDIU/s800/IMG_1187.JPG)
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Some free-range pigs on Corsica last week, the locals claim that the Charcuterie is especially good as the pigs forage for food and particularly like wild chestnuts. It seems to work, the Charcuterie is nice :D
The pigs can be dangerous but if you give them space they're quite happy, we came across this group having a dust bath one morning.
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2726-20090625-084113.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/misc/2009/20090625-084113.jpg)
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Which one chased you Max ! Was it the little calf by the feeding trough on the right .
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I don't see anything there, is it an imageshack problem?
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I don't see anything there, is it an imageshack problem?
Me neither.
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super photo taken on the path from Gordale Scare to Malham Tarn, Genji! :)
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super photo taken on the path from Gordale Scare to Malham Tarn, Genji! :)
Lai San takes the photos while I'm trying to get air into my lungs, but I'll let her know. You got the Gordale Scare bit though?
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yes Genji ...
and WOW KIDSTYPIKE!!!! :o how lucky of you O0
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Your camera takes rubbish photos, max. ;)
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weird, I definitely saw those only a few minutes ago and now they're gone. how weird is that?
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Max I've just started using Imageshack, lets just see if mine work.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6535/sany0021i.jpg) (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sany0021i.jpg)
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Not exactly an animal shot......lol But can anyone see it?
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yup its there
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yes Arenig, I CAN see ;D
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weird, I definitely saw those only a few minutes ago and now they're gone. how weird is that?
yes, strange :(
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This morning at Sow How farm (SE Lakes) on my way to Raven's Barrow I saw these little chappies.
(http://i30.tinypic.com/6riq8o.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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that tabby one looks a bit surly :D
I presume these are farm cats? part domesticated etc. We've grey one from a farm near Parwich, the farm was left derelict and the cats went feral before a friend took it on and rehoused one of the kittens to us, a grey cat always seemed odd for a farm, those mixed colour ones seem more normal.
Ours has moved around a bit but found no liking for snow :D
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1514-20071112-110916-1.jpg)
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Years ago when an ICI plant I used to work at shut down I went and got a couple of feral kittens. Both had fallen in drainage channels and were covered in oil and heaven knows what else. We cleaned them up, took them to the vets for a checkover and they made the best domesticated cats we've had. Mind you it was Industrial gloves for a week or so to get used to human contact ;)
Dave.
PS...When I showed Edith the pictures of the kittens she wanted to go back and see if we could get the grey one!!
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A horse yesterday after Moel Eilio.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SlgpsCxwc2I/AAAAAAAAAb4/ckCapumorYQ/s400/IMG_1764b.jpg)
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Think ive cracked it ewa,long horn cattle seen on Offas Dyke walk.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_1963.jpg)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_1964.jpg)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_1966.jpg)
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Oh dear Max, they've disappeared again ???
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Max slight problem here. With Imageshack and Photobucket , when you download your picture to these sites you have to leave the pictures on. and can not delete them. If you delete the pictures on photobucket you get the message This image has been deleted or moved.
Hope this helps
Mark
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A horse yesterday after Moel Eilio.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SlgpsCxwc2I/AAAAAAAAAb4/ckCapumorYQ/s400/IMG_1764b.jpg)
I love this shot! O0
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I CAN see your photo mad max ;)
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A bad hair day today on Arnside Knott
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2ag2st2.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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What the hell is that?
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Just one of those "you scratch mine and I'll scratch yours" moments on a short walk locally this morning.
(http://i25.tinypic.com/idx6cx.jpg)
Dave
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I wondered why I couldn't get a good shot of these cormerants, something seemed to be behind them, now I have the photo on my computer I can see the fluffy chick in the background
(http://i31.tinypic.com/w0omd3.jpg)
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A proud mum...
(http://i32.tinypic.com/spujop.jpg)
A proud dad...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2e21pg4.jpg)
Lazing on a sunny afternoon...
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2qlrhw3.jpg)
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Hello V & G,
stunning photos!
and I must add that your website is just magnificent! I met many people thanks to it.
Thank you!
Ewa
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While trekking in the Andes yesterday we came across these fellas
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/DSCF1077.jpg)
OK it was near St. Albans in Hertfordshire.
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eWalker
Most kind.
It helps a lot that the birds are not at all perturbed by people and we could get very close. The seals were more tricky: that was taken from a boat that was moving up and down on the swell, and I was standing up trying to keep the camera steady and not fall overboard.
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While trekking in the Andes yesterday we came across these fellas
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/DSCF1077.jpg)
OK it was near St. Albans in Hertfordshire.
the Andes near St. Albans ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Where were the photos of the sea birds and the seals taken?
We've just returned from a holiday on Skye and the only wildlife I spotted were two rabbits and a pheasant, and these were in the garden of the B&B we were staying in. :(
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We've just returned from a holiday on Skye and the only wildlife I spotted were two rabbits and a pheasant, and these were in the garden of the B&B we were staying in.
LOL, it's often like that, especially in a nature reserve in our experience - the one place you can almost guarantee to see no wildlife of note.
Where were the photos of the sea birds and the seals taken?
It was on Staple Island, part of a disjointed trip of ours that ended up as a series of day walks. More pictures here (http://v-g.me.uk/Trips/T0710/T0710.htm), that boat trip is great value.
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Tarn Hows on Monday
(http://i31.tinypic.com/971ggp.jpg)
Dave
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Funny that I should see this just after someone else posted pics. Walking along the edge of the marshes we saw this cormorant fast asleep on the bank. I was able to get to about a yard from it and then went back to get Sheena. She used her camera phone (hence poor quality) and stood taking pics of it, also from close up. I could easily have caught it, it was so deeply asleep! Once we took the photos we moved back and it woke up. Poor thing must have wondered what the hell was going on!
(http://s2.lookpic.com/t/854/K0pP4a.jpeg) (http://s2.lookpic.com/i/854/K0pP4a.jpeg)
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(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lOtLPgQWRjM/SmtMxotiKJI/AAAAAAAAAI8/G59BSuEaYWk/s800/IMG_1895.JPG)
Ballet cow
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lOtLPgQWRjM/SmtMyH0CUFI/AAAAAAAAAJA/JY6e_HHNm34/s800/IMG_2062.JPG)
Careless sheep
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[censored]!!!!......how I wish I had taken a picture of a roadkill squirrel and hedgehog today :o
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/PaulaGav231.jpg)
The wild goat herd at Porth Y Nant National Language Centre.
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/PaulaGav243.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/PaulaGav244.jpg)
Clive.
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great pics Exit5man! O0
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A Golden [censored]. Rare in these parts or so I'm led to believe:
(http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/24359/2765377820094519163S500x500Q85.jpg)
Alright, alright these super cute bunnies at The Rambler's Inn's petting zoo are really real:
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/18176/2636032410094519163S500x500Q85.jpg)
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Where's the food? :)
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Oops posted the same picture twice. :-[
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lol. You wait ages for one and then two come along at once.
Looks like he's got his head stuck.
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No he was okay. We waited around to make sure.
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Where's the food? :)
I have seen these in Croxteth Hall Park but minus the picnic table. They are quite intimidating, especially when you walk past them whilst they're sitting down and they they get up!!
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Although I'll walk miles out of my way to avoid "ordinary cows" I don't mind the highland variety.
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Raven on Picws Du on the SOUTH WALES MEET.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2399.jpg)
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Me and two small donkeys on same walk.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2428.jpg)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2427.jpg)
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Here's a couple of babay deer I spotted above Staveley. Their were 3 altoghether.
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lovely photos! O0
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Here's a heron I snapped today in Wolfescote Dale, Derbyshire:
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx9/joester77/Heronedit.jpg)
This chap was stood just on the other side of the bank, and there was quite a few people stopping to photograph him. I think he was used to it. I reckon he was just waiting for some peace and quiet so he could get some fishing done.
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;D
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Mountain goat battles......
(http://i40.tinypic.com/11m3u5z.jpg)
Black vulture
(http://i40.tinypic.com/123siuf.jpg)
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Try Again...... ;D
Here is a picture of a mole I found trying to burrow its way into the towpath on the canal link to Glasson Dock.
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(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2760-20090730-124302.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/misc/2009/20090730-124302.jpg)
I *think* these are Mongolian Plovers but if anyone knows better let me know!
(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2761-20090731-072821.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/misc/2009/20090731-072821.jpg)
This is definitely a yak though :D or not :D it's a dri which is the female Yak
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(http://snowslider.net/gallery/thumbs/lrg-2760-20090730-124302.jpg) (http://snowslider.net/gallery/images/misc/2009/20090730-124302.jpg)
I *think* these are Mongolian Plovers but if anyone knows better let me know!
Gosh, I wonder how they survive being out in the open like that?
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Gosh, I wonder how they survive being out in the open like that?
ground nesting is quite common in some places, as you see on the other photo's I've posted there's no trees or rock faces so birds only have this choice. There's not a lot of predators for them here, they're too small to interest the rare snow leopards and providing they avoid being stood on by a yak it ought to safe enough. They'll need to be gone in a month or two though when the snow falls, not much can survive up there in winter.
Well done to one of the girls for spotting them really :)
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Some horny sheep in Llangollen .
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/IMG_5839.jpg)
Some horny sheep in Llangollen .
That's about the campest ram I've ever seen.
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Say that to his face . Ha Ha
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/HolyheadHvGuilsfield298.jpg)
Any idea what they feed to the pigeon's at Pisa Airport.
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Say that to his face . Ha Ha
That ewe has to be his beard, right?
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Allsorts068.jpg)
Hey good lookin.
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One of the not so friendly natives at Swinton Park...
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3103/ourbirthdaysatswintonpa.jpg)
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Lots of these on a recent trip to Dornoch...
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2584/scotland2009026.jpg)
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It's just eaten a red onion salad, I see.
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/IMG_1630.jpg)
Does anyone know what type of jellyfish they are .These are the same as the one pictured by Walking Books at Porth Trecastell near Aberfraw, Anglesey . There were millions of them
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Looks like Common Jellyfish (also called Moon Jellyfish), Aurelia aurita, which do not sting humans.
Although jellyfish can swim slowly, they are largely at the mercy of the tides and currents, and at times large numbers are concentrated into bays, and may be stranded on beaches. The most spectacular swarms are seen in late summer when they are at their largest.
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It's just eaten a red onion salad, I see.
lol
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During one of my walks in Kentmere ....
Ewa
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We met this little chap just after he had completed climbing Striding Edge:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_2787.jpg)
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WOW! :o
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Here's one we saw back in 2005 on the Dorset cliffs
(http://lookpic.com/i/502/zAITrLN.jpeg)
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2 Brown bears cubs were found by their mother who had been killed on Grouse Mountain in Canada and reared in a compound on the mountain,but are to tame to be released back into the wild.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2815.jpg)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2819.jpg)
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So did you go and stroke them then .
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Captive wolves on Grouse Mountain.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2843.jpg)
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2844.jpg)
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cute bears :)
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Went whale watching and saw this sea otter resting in the seaweed.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2978.jpg)
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And loads of bald eagles on same trip.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2989.jpg)
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Paddling Sheep, Lathkilldale, Peak District :
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/stevieboy378/Animals-1.jpg)
Inquisitive little beggar ! - Wetton Hill, Peak District :
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/stevieboy378/Animals-2.jpg)
Hitching a ride ! - Esk Hause, Lake District :
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/stevieboy378/Animals-3.jpg)
Unusual Farm Animals - Birchover, Peak District :
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/stevieboy378/Animals-4.jpg)
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It's looks like that dog has got you well trained .
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It's looks like that dog has got you well trained .
Well cushy that, isn't it . . . . Its not me, by the way - its a man we came across whilst wild camping at Angle Tarn - he explained that the dogs paws weren't injured, they were just bandaged up to protect them. The dog accompanied him on his walks, and would simply sit and refuse to move any further once it'd decided it'd covered enough miles. Once picked up and placed in the rucksack the dog would happily sit and enjoy the view for the rest of the day . . . .
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Well cushy that, isn't it . . . . Its not me, by the way - its a man we came across whilst wild camping at Angle Tarn - he explained that the dogs paws weren't injured, they were just bandaged up to protect them. The dog accompanied him on his walks, and would simply sit and refuse to move any further once it'd decided it'd covered enough miles. Once picked up and placed in the rucksack the dog would happily sit and enjoy the view for the rest of the day . . . .
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I love the photo of Inquisitive little beggar ! :)
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Saw this chappie in Levens Park near Kendal this afternoon. Bagot Goat.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/vngvbm.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
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looks like something out of a Hammer horror movie ! !
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Its the Devil ;D
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looks like something out of a Hammer horror movie ! !
He does look a bit evil.....there's a couple more on today's website entry.
Regards,
Dave
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Its the Devil ;D
no it is NOT ;D
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Taken this morning on a walk near Silverdale. Could only be a day or two old at most.
(http://i38.tinypic.com/119se4n.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
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Beautiful!!!!
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Mum, why some birds are big and some are small? 8)
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I spent ages on top of a mountain last week in Mallorca trying to get a picture of this big Yellow Swallowtail butterfly (I think that's what it was - correct me if I'm wrong please) but the little 'B' wouldn't stay still - it just stared me out >:(
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/PA020656.jpg)
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AWESOME! You know what to do in Mallorca, Pete ;)
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I got lucky Ewa - it was flitting about all over the place - it does look a bit mean though, glad they don't sting!
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My early morning call whilst camping on moor just out side of Gunnerside on Coast to Coast in Sept
(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/10/15/01/41/5552173_bigthumb.jpg) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/5552173_PICT0067/)
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My pet garden spider just about to have her tea ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/IMG_4322.jpg)
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bald headed eagle on a fly-by in the Himalayas (well I think that's what it is...I'm taking advice here)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss5/susie_johnston/IMG_1202.jpg)
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wonderful photo susiej! O0 congratulations!
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bald headed eagle on a fly-by in the Himalayas (well I think that's what it is...I'm taking advice here)
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss5/susie_johnston/IMG_1202.jpg)
Not 100% sure susiej but it could be a lammergeier.
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Thanks Max, it was the local guide who identified it but all the images of baldies that I have seen (having googled them) have got white tails, and as I google the lammergeier's I think it's a match, oh bum I'll have to change the captions on my albums. ::)
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My pet garden spider just about to have her tea ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/IMG_4322.jpg)
mmmmmmmmmm that was luverly. I'll save the rest till later ;D
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A belted Golloway bull (ring thru nose) near Tarn Hows today
(http://i33.tinypic.com/291hz4p.jpg)
Dave
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Solving an itchy problem on Arnside Knott earlier today.
(http://i38.tinypic.com/fn5wnn.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
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;D
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/MoldvLlanfairPG107.jpg)
Nutty dog chasing a stick . Loggerheads Country Park ,Denbighshire .
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A Dipper just down river from the above photo .Can't ever recall seeing one before and had to be quick before he dived into the river again .
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Now to slow things down a lot....
Snails...
Upside down....
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/Dazzauk_bucket/Wf-Cows/Win-Crook_166.jpg)
One thing, has anyone noticed that there are loads of ladybirds around this year?
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Not sure if this is a horse with a long fringe or Ozzy Ozborne in fancy dress.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/DSC01813.jpg)
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Welsh Black Bull in Cwm Llan near Snowdon.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_3306.jpg)
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Fuzzy face.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/DSC01815.jpg)
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Looks like this ewe had been a bit of a lively lady with the tups.
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/0325-0035.jpg)
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Thanks Max, it was the local guide who identified it but all the images of baldies that I have seen (having googled them) have got white tails, and as I google the lammergeier's I think it's a match, oh bum I'll have to change the captions on my albums. ::)
I think Max is right, that's a bearded vulture or lammergeier. Odd a local guide would say otherwise, unless I'm much mistaken there are no bald eagles in the Himalayas.
It's a striking bird, you have an image of the vulture as the scrawny thing from films but the lammergeir is quite magnificant, you see them in Corsica and parts of Europe as well.
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Met these cheeky chappies in the Pavillion Gardens,Buxton.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_3621.jpg)
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Met these cheeky chappies in the Pavillion Gardens,Buxton.
(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_3621.jpg)
Muscovy ducks, considering they are ducks they would rather walk than swim or fly. Ugly little blighters too. ;D
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Muscovy ducks, considering they are ducks they would rather walk than swim or fly. Ugly little blighters too. ;D
Thinkin of duck for Christmas...whould they be big enough to feed two each do you think? :-\ :-[ :2funny:
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;D
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Thinkin of duck for Christmas...whould they be big enough to feed two each do you think? :-\ :-[ :2funny:
You could roast them on your open fire, slap them between two slices of bread and bobs your uncle. You will probably still be chewing them on new years eve. ;D
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Today, during my walk ....
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I think that is a Jackdaw Ewa,or in Welsh Jac Y Do.
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Thank you Max, I did not know that word in English, yes I also think it is a jackdaw :)
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Met these porkers on a farm in Gerlan today .
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FoelMierch267.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FoelMierch279.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FoelMierch268.jpg)
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Saw this la'al chappie at Jenny Browns point near Silverdale this morning. There were actually two but t'oth one was a bit shy. Sadly in another trailer was a ewe that had died during lambing.
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2mct6bd.jpg)
Dave
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soooo cute, Dave! :)
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Wow, I've just looked through this lot, love animal pics. Here are mine.
Seals at Donna Nook Lincolnshire coast near Mabelthorpe. They come onto the sands every Nov/Dec to have their pups. Amazing sight.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/seals010.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/seals008.jpg)
Swans at Burton upon Trent
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/DSCF0008.jpg)
Alpacas at Epworth Show
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/Epworthshow002.jpg)
Ilona
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Great thread this. Here's a few aminals from my wanders:
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3497978077_ab576226c7_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3156071691_9100035f27_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3156906166_8479e1c97b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3144076338_219d23d054_b.jpg)
(http://www3.clikpic.com/the57cartwrights/images/IMG_1204.JPG)
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Julian, they are just lovely. I love the colours in the first one. Fab :D Ilona
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O0 O0 O0 O0 8) :D ;D
(http://i48.tinypic.com/4htw5w.jpg)
cozza O0
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Julian, they are just lovely. I love the colours in the first one. Fab :D Ilona
Ta. Spotted him while out for a stroll along the local canal. He's not too wary around people - I've twice had to stop my bike waiting for him to move from the path!
Cozza, that's a pheasant on a mission ;D O0
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Here's a fella I came across last May walking in Norfolk. He gave a few flicks of his tongue and moved behind the tree before I could get my camera ready. I've seen plenty of grass snakes locally but this was the first time I've seen an Adder in the wild.
Andy
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Andrewausfa/EricTheAdder.jpg)
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(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/Epworthshow002.jpg)
I remember Mad Max having a haircut like that .He looked a picture with his Leo Sayer dungaree's ,white t shirt and his 18 holer Doc Martin's . ;D
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Horses on one of my local walks, around Tremeirchion, North Wales.....
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OoooH! :D What lovely pics! I love the horses and the llamas.... and... oh so many... thank you every one for the sharing on this thread!
I remember once seeing an adder at High Dam.... it was quite an event and made my daughter's day. O0 Thank you Andy.
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What a beautiful photo, Tryfan75! O0
Ewa
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Some Dartmoor ponies, and a sheep near Grey Craggs, below High Stile in the Lakes:
(http://gallery.me.com/mark.berry/100516/100_6422/web.jpg?ver=12658085590001)
(http://gallery.me.com/mark.berry/100516/100_6558/web.jpg?ver=12658086210001)
(http://gallery.me.com/mark.berry/100516/100_6548/web.jpg?ver=12658086440001)
(http://gallery.me.com/mark.berry/100516/100_5295/web.jpg?ver=12658090730001)
Mark
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Some more 'from the archives'
Sheep recreating the final scene from The Great Escape (minus a motorbike) somewhere beneath Cadair Idris
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4346062075_4818800c0f_o.jpg)
Lazy sheep on the Wilderness, Shropshire
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4346805650_489d45a86e_o.jpg)
Wild 'osses on Brown Clee, Shropshire
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4346061867_18b32dca55_o.jpg)
Cormorant at Portmadoc
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4346060837_6998e7d3a2_o.jpg)
Feral goats from Saturday's jaunt around the Glyders
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4346804578_dd9ae24513_o.jpg)
Assorted butterflies from last summer. All taken along a single stretch of hedgerow near home
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4346805482_3606bfeacb_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4346061449_a30f0ace34_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4346061331_479d2cde55_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4346061201_74d06713e6_o.jpg)
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Great pictures Julian, your quite good at this photography lark. Keep them coming. O0
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Great pics ,you have a butterfly collection O0
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Thanks. It gets me out of the house...
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What do they feed the chickens on in South Cumbria....from todays walk
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Dave
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What do they feed the chickens on in South Cumbria....from todays walk
Dave
Is it a rhea? And I hope they feed them on paxo, looks tasty.
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Is it a rhea? And I hope they feed them on paxo, looks tasty.
Yes, it is a Rhea, there were a few of them in a field near Haverthwaite.
Dave
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/MoldvChirkAAA011.jpg)
On your marks . Getting ready for the dash across the canal at Pontcysyllte.
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he he they are nice sitting there,like they are waiting for photographs ;D
Nice picture!
Laura
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Ah, so that's why they call it the goose step:
(http://gallery.me.com/mark.berry/100516/100_6841/web.jpg?ver=12661735950001)
Taken today at Hampton Palace.
Mark
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Carneddau Ponies
- rarely will they allow you this close!
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww132/Glyno8/Llyn%20Crafnant%2014th%20Feb/llyncrafnant14.jpg)
I'm no expert but this one looks quite pregnant to me
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww132/Glyno8/Llyn%20Crafnant%2014th%20Feb/llyncrafnant11.jpg)
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Glyno, I think it safe to agree with you over that grey! She looks rather pregnant to me also!
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Slow Worm (I hope) encountered near Greathall Gill in Wasdale
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Moo to you too.
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Blimey, he's got some big horns! :o
Here's a couple I saw on the Pennine Way near Edale last week....
(http://www.germanhikes.co.uk/Pad/Peaks/13-11Feb10/11Feb-03.jpg)
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Wow, plenty of great photos! O0 thank youfor sharing ;)
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A photo of one of the world's rarest animals .The Eight Legged Welsh Grey Carneddau Pony .Spotted at the Conwy RSPB Centre on monday .
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/RSPB055.jpg)
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A photo of one of the world's rarest animals .The Eight Legged Welsh Grey Carneddau Pony .Spotted at the Conwy RSPB Centre on monday .
I'm not sure which of those I'd least want to be - the one in the front or the one at the back!
Mark
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Slow Worm (I hope) encountered near Greathall Gill in Wasdale
Yes it's a slow worm, they are lovely things :)
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A photo of one of the world's rarest animals .The Eight Legged Welsh Grey Carneddau Pony .Spotted at the Conwy RSPB Centre on monday .
Did the one at the front stop suddenly and the one at the back couldn't stop. ;D
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Whilst staying in Nottingham last weekend, my daughter and me re-visited Newstead Abbey. It is over 20 years since we were last there and we had to say hello to this one...
(http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad37/twizzphotos/029.jpg)
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Lovely close up there, dibble. They aren't shy are they? O0
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Stork
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/craftlau/Carpathians%20Mountains%202001/stork.jpg)
...and a receptionist on the beach ;D
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/craftlau/Funny%20Pics%20May%202009-Cornwall/cornwall036.jpg)
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Lovely close up there, dibble. They aren't shy are they? O0
No, they weren't. Have you ever heard them call? It can be quite haunting. They didn't this time, but I remember from when my daughter was little... it was quite a sound.
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Looks like he's had a brush today!
On Arnside Knott yesterday........
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cnw1eq.jpg)
Dave
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Stork
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/craftlau/Carpathians%20Mountains%202001/stork.jpg)
Snap!
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Nice one Julian!
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Yes Julian, and I also like ...the receptionist on the beach ;) O0
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Tried out my new camera today - rubbish weather but snapped this well hard Mallard about to muscle in....
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/DSC02609.jpg)
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With Sean's ( http://www.stridingedge.net/index.html (http://www.stridingedge.net/index.html) ) permission here are his famous dogs on Stickle Pike.
Sean's dogs were on this forum first, and now we have Sean among us ..... ;)
Ewa
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one from last summer...
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oops.. sorry. double trouble!
(Edit: sorted now...)
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BEAUTIFUL photo Ian! O0 what trouble? I do not understand .... :-[
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BEAUTIFUL photo Ian! O0 what trouble? I do not understand .... :-[
Thanks Ewa,
I posted it twice by accident and it took me a while to work out how to delete the duplicate!
I keep seeing nice pics of wintry Lakeland... it's making me homesick :(
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Now I understand :D and I can easily understand your feelings ... Lake District is so beautiful ..... but your place is beautiful too, isn't it?
Ewa
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It is, but today we have 100kph winds and snow, so I can't see it at all!
Tuesday, however, was perfection :)
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Oh ... :o .... but when I was in Kentmere in August last year we had three weeks of rain almost all the time ..... I was not able to make Hugill Fell with some walking forum people because it was too mudy ....
Ewa
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Saw these chaps while out walking in the peak District on Thursday. One of each colour.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/White%20Peak%20from%20Thorpe%2011%2003%202010/DSC02085.jpg)
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He was keeping a close eye on me while having a cup of coffee. Purrrrrrfect.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/White%20Peak%20from%20Thorpe%2011%2003%202010/DSC02104.jpg)
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Saw these chaps while out walking in the peak District on Thursday. One of each colour.
They look delicious. Doh, I meant cute! Honestly, I meant to say cute.
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They look delicious. Doh, I meant cute! Honestly, I meant to say cute.
A easy mis-steak sorry I meant mistake to make. ;D
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mis-steak or mistake, it is a perfect shot of three colurs! ;D
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Llechog288.jpg)
Spotted between Trefriw and Betws Y Coed .
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/OscarSeren149.jpg)
I knew i'd seen that pub cat somewhere before .
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These animals are all so beautiful, makes me wonder how anyone could want to hurt them never mind see them as food :(
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HAHA yes nothing beats the snaps of cats! Though the first photos are absolutely beautiful, its amazing how detailed pictures are with all this SLR stuff i guess i might have to get a new one, perhaps an SLR!
great photos...
p.s more Cat Photos please we love cats!
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Spotted these two today. The Lamb was one of the smallest I saw all day, must be a recent arrival.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/Dazzauk_bucket/WF-Misc/Jaggers-Grindslow015.jpg)
The adult definitely has a 'wot you lookin at' expression :)
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sooo cute! :)
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Pigs, buzzard and Milo.......
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2165.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Copy2ofDSC_2224.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_0733.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_0734.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_0572.jpg)
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Great photo's but the two of Milo are quality .
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Great photo's but the two of Milo are quality .
I humbly concur O0 yeah...what he said
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Ducks in Milldale, Derbyshire.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1000207.jpg)
A Boxer on Thorpe Cloud, Derbyshire.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1000776.jpg)
A bird (lol) in Water-Cum-Jolly, Derbyshire. (I'm sure someone will tell me what it is!)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1010145.jpg)
A pony (on the right) in Wetton, Derbyshire.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1010304.jpg)
Sheep near Win Hill, Derbyshire.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1010357.jpg)
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cant remember wot type ov bird that is, but im sure iv seen one ov those b4..... ;D ;D ;D
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These were taken at the RSPB reserve at Conwy.....
Canada Goose....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4097.jpg)
Heron under attack from lapwing....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4101.jpg)
Anyone know what this is??
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4096.jpg)
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A selection from over the last few months
Round Up
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14uvqkx.jpg)
The Shepherd
(http://i44.tinypic.com/w9xo3t.jpg)
My, what big horns you have
(http://i39.tinypic.com/idg4yo.jpg)
Mastin sheepdog in the Picos
(http://i39.tinypic.com/fylvna.jpg)
Mare and foal (in the Picos)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/ixtkoz.jpg)
Moo you looking at (Picos again)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/vhvsw4.jpg)
Jimminy cricket
(http://i43.tinypic.com/25ksymg.jpg)
Larry the (Picos) Lizard
(http://i41.tinypic.com/qzrjpl.jpg)
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A bird (lol) in Water-Cum-Jolly, Derbyshire. (I'm sure someone will tell me what it is!)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i7/lewjamben/WalkingForum/P1010145.jpg)
It's a Grey Wagtail! O0
Tracey :)
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Anyone know what this is??
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4096.jpg)
It's a male Wheatear! O0
Tracey :)
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Someone knows her stuff! Well done Tracey.
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Love the Mastin Sheepdog one F. O0
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Love the Mastin Sheepdog one F. O0
This Mastin was way up in the Picos de Europa at about 1500m asl - right by Santuca de Aliva (the church in the picture below - the Mastin is just visible to the left of the church). They are magnificent sheepdogs and when in the high pastures on sheepdog duty, have collars with 3" spikes sticking out as protection against being attacked by other animals. This one was very hungry and very thirsty and came to sit with us, by the church, for lunch. It definitely needed a bath and some deodorant though.
Also, some more 'animal' shots from Cantabria follow.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/r0xxzt.jpg)
Mother and daughter
(http://i42.tinypic.com/16i5p9j.jpg)
One of the many wild horses
(http://i42.tinypic.com/22ymww.jpg)
And one of the foals
(http://i43.tinypic.com/aa5j7.jpg)
More horses
(http://i40.tinypic.com/11hdmjc.jpg)
3 day old rabbit
(http://i42.tinypic.com/1zz2bzn.jpg)
Hola mis amigos
(http://i42.tinypic.com/154yhp3.jpg)
Flamenco - but where's mi castanets
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2m42ku9.jpg)
This little piggy ....
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2heerf9.jpg)
Armour plated warrior
(http://i41.tinypic.com/3469g82.jpg)
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Wow many great pics here! O0
I love "Round Up" One F in Foreigner ;)
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I love "Round Up" One F in Foreigner ;)
Thanks ewalker. The picture was taken up above Settle right by Sugar Loaf Hill. It was the fastest round-up of sheep I have ever seen and the farmer (with wife clinging on tightly) was really giving the quad bike some 'welly' with the sheep running as fast as they could behind. The real star though, was the sheepdog who kept all the sheep in line despite having to work 'flat out'. Some more pics of the round-up below
(http://i43.tinypic.com/5eam1k.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/qrxj4l.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/voqus2.jpg)
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Yes One F in Foreigner when I watched similar situation in Kentmere the dog did wonderful job too ;) O0
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I love to watch the sheep being round up in the fells. The swoop of the sheep dogs is awesome! Thanks for sharing, One F. O0
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I can recommend the pork at the Hill Inn on the YD3P route....it seemed very fresh
(http://i42.tinypic.com/5jz05e.jpg)
They were next to the car park on a recent walk.
Dave
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;D
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Taken near Cambridge
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/boat%20hols%20easter%2009/DSCF1026.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/boat%20hols%20easter%2009/DSCF1029.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/boat%20hols%20easter%2009/DSCF1030.jpg)
This one shows just how close to the path they were.
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WOW Ridge! That's fabulous! Spring is definitely here! O0
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Indeed! O0
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Here 's two from me .
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Moelfamau037.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Moelfamau011.jpg)
Taken on a snowy Moel Famau this morning .
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Mountain goat on Snowdon, with Crib Y Ddysgl in the background.....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_4611.jpg)
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Love the Highland cow Howie and the lambs, Ahhhh. They look lovely but taste even better, sorry veggies. :o
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Love your pics Exit5man and Tryfan! O0
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Maybe not the best picture in the world, but it made me smile....
Taken on our Peak district meet last weekend.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/vpzqsm.jpg)
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Ha ha! Bad hair day? LOL :D
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Ha ha! Bad hair day? LOL :D
Yeah... not very flattering was it... and those teeth ;D
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Just disturbed this little fella whilst having a sort out in the potting shed...... He, and I'm sure some friends, had made a nest in some old blankets !!
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2199.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2201.jpg)
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;)
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Snapped today while trying out my new lens. Seems detailed enough :o
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Today at Fell Foot Park near Newby Bridge.....
(http://i43.tinypic.com/3f0pf.jpg)
Dave
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Took this on Friday last whilst out walking locally (OK, it was around the Garden Centre but I walked :-[ )
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2zzntvl.jpg)
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WOW ButlersKeeper! :o super!
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WOW ButlersKeeper! :o super!
Thanks eWalker :-[ :)
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What an amazing thread of animal images. I was wondering if any of you would be interested in sharing your images, trips etc. on http://EnvironmentalGraffiti.com ? Would love to have you guys share these awesome images on our site and all the expertise you bring along with you. The site is currently invite only since we are going after quality as opposed to quantity. Feel free to send me a PM if you want an invite.
Once again, thanks for starting this thread. Some of these images are truly worth staring at and some will soon grace my desktop as wallpaper :)
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Spit the Dog seen on Swirral Edge yesterday....
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Helvellyn-Catsty%20Cam/DSC04173.jpg)
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Is it your dog, RPete? Very nice :)
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No it wasn't Ewa - but I told the owner I'd post it up here. O0
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OK, I see ;)
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Nice to see the little dog here. I was so worried when the owners kept calling it and it was nowhere to be seen, then it appeared. It sat on the rock admiring the view as if to say, 'what's the panic then, I'm here aren't I.' ;D Ilona
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(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd297/roy_plod/P1000450.jpg)
Crow
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Are you sure that's real, it looks like a plastic crow ;D Ilona
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Are you sure that's real, it looks like a plastic crow ;D Ilona
Plastic, yes definitely, and I think he photoshopped it in ;D
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:knuppel2: No more Father Jack's crows :knuppel2:
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These were in my garden
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/PosingFrogs.jpg)
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Are you sure that's real, it looks like a plastic crow ;D Ilona
How the bleddy dare you!! It was a REAL Crow because I ran it over a few moments before. Took me 10 mins and half a metre of velcro to get the little scamp to stick to that tree!!
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Well blow me down, they are a couple of fat toads. Better not let my chicken see them, or they will be splattered.....
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn137/seedsaver/spring005.jpg)
Ilona
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;D We may have to start a new thread - 'What about other made up animal pictures'
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;D We may have to start a new thread - 'What about other made up animal pictures'
Cool - I have a couple of Werewolves in a tree from up at the Rocking Stone, a Dragon on a gate post in Eyam and a herd of pink sheep on a beach in Mauritius .. although the last ones for my own personal collection so may not post it.
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Were they carrying flick-knives? ;D
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Were they carrying flick-knives? ;D
Never turn your back on a sheep with a flickknife. Mark my words.
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A little selection from me..... :D
Mallards with street cred!.....and most definitely real!.....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/509/medium/WILDLIFE_0031.jpg)
Walnut Orb spider that was crawling along my balcony ceiling! 8) .....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/plants_001.jpg)
Large Red Damselyfly...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Bollington_Circular_021.jpg)
Azure Blue Damselfly...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Bollington_Circular_022.jpg)
Red Squirrels, Isle of Wight...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Isle_of_Wight_037.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Isle_of_Wight_041.jpg)
Me & 'Ewe'... 8)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/august_walks_052.jpg)
Brimstone Butterfly....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/511/Monsal_Dale_025.jpg)
Heron in Wolfescote Dale...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Wolfescote_Dale_walk_008.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Wolfescote_Dale_walk_007.jpg)
Spring Lamb...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/medium/Bretton_clough_walk_015.jpg)
'Horse Play'....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Bretton_clough_walk_098.jpg)
Muscovy Duck, Bakewell...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/509/medium/WAB_PICS_111.jpg)
Robins on birdfeeder...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/509/B34.jpg)
Chaffinches.....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/509/B13.jpg)
And finally, a female Tufted Duck on Bakewell River.....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/509/medium/WAB_PICS_170.jpg)
Tracey ;)
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Lovely photos! I like the mallards and squirels and other photos too !!! ;)
Ewa
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Lovely photo's. I saw some of those ducks with red faces the other day, wondered what they were. O0 Ilona
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Wow - how big was the spider??
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Carrion beetle having lunch in North Wales :o
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I'll have you know there's nothing plastic about my frogs >:(
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/Frog1.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/frog2.jpg)
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I'll have you know there's nothing plastic about my frogs >:(
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/Frog1.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/frog2.jpg)
Are you sure? ;)
Ewa
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Look at them! They're all over the shop.
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A little selection from me..... :D
Tracey ;)
tracey those are phenomenal!!!! O0 O0 O0
Dave
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An old Fleetwood Mac number....
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/Hadrians%20Wall/flora%20and%20fauna/P9082893.jpg)
But I couldn't get it in focus unfortunately
So that s what an albatross looks like ;D
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Here are a couple of lambs I saw today heading back to Ribblehead Viaduct
Awww
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2s9ezdh.jpg)
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tracey those are phenomenal!!!! O0 O0 O0
Dave
Why thank you, kind sir! :)
Tracey.
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My dog Ted.
Fishing for stones.
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls056.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls066.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls069.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls070.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls071.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls074.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls078.jpg)
and now coming up for air.
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls093.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls095.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/guesswho_10/Ingelborughwaterfalls100.jpg)
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I've always liked lambs be they gambolling in fields or on the BBQ
So on Saturday I was quite delighted when this happened
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/100_1347.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/100_1353.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/100_1354.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/100_1355.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/100_1357.jpg)
I was tempted to go back in the night and bring him home.
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I was tempted to go back in the night and bring him home.
I see your point.
Stick a load of roast spuds round him ;)
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Finally managed to get our garden blackbird eating out of my hand this morning. Next step is to try and get him to do it while I fumble with my camera in the other hand......
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Teds great
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Are you sure Ted is a dog? Seems to have some Dolphin qualities!
The lamb seemed familiar with being fed by humans didn't it?
Waiting with bated breath (could Ted teach me?) for the blackbird pics...
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I took the photos of Ted on rapid shoot.
There are 30 all together showing trying to get a stone.
Didnt think it would be a good idea to put them all up ;)
He is a great dog.
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a picture of molly and bailey
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2qiuypy.jpg)
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One of Tim dog asleep in the garden yesterday afternoon :)
(http://www.mywainwrights.co.uk/pad/2504.jpg)
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like the shot garyr
O0
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Ted looks a bundle of fun and great entertainment, I bet he can be bit of a handfull too. Is there such a thing as a dog fish ??? ?.
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Funny pics of Ted, so cute of lambs and Tim looks like THE KING! ;)
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Funny pics of Ted, so cute of lambs and Tim looks like THE KING! ;)
Eh? Elvis?
meanwhile...here are a couple of goats waiting for their dinner by the devils kitchen on the Glyders walk on saturday
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss5/susie_johnston/IMG_3217.jpg)
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Our new friend. He has us wrapped around his little finger!
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1035/4596489092_86cbc92d07_o.jpg)
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Nice shot,Julian! O0
Laura
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Morning folks, just got last night from our trip up to Scotland, stunning week and views. Loads and loads of photo's to sort through and process, but here's a quickie of the red deer that came down out of the woods on an evening to feed outside the cottage we were staying in. Apologies for the poor image quality, it was pretty dark and had to use the long zoom to get a reasonable pic. O0
Gary ....
(http://www.mywainwrights.co.uk/forum/deer.jpg)
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WOW! O0
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Sodding typical. Found a buzzard's nest when out on a local walk last weekend. I didn't have my camera with me at the time so I popped back today. In the meantime the bird has decided to turn and sit facing the other way! So here's a piccie of a buzzard's backside:
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Went out for a walk in me local woods today looking for bluebells (see other thread) but happened across a great spotted woodpecker feeding its young 'uns in the nest. Cue me hiding motionless in adjacent shrubbery for ages trying to take pictures. Not terribly comfortable. Not terribly good pictures either but it was wonderful to watch. Then on to the local pools for more nesting birdlife
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/4627306536_a8271b4c5e_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/4626698787_36238d09d8_o.jpg)
You can see the young bird's head in the hole on this one:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4627307182_a5cdd05d21_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4626699469_648e73195d_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/4626701077_4c570f9108_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4626700729_bab618b3c3_o.jpg)
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Not the best photo coz I was a little too far away.....but I was chuffed to see a pair of Golden Plovers while out walking last week.
Only managed to snap one of them though........ 8)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/14May-03.jpg)
Coot nest with eggs.....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/31/cressbrook_in_may_046.jpg)
Tracey :)
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At Glasson Dock this morning....
(http://i50.tinypic.com/r93kmw.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Lovely spot with the golden plover Tracey O0
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excellent shots of the woodpecker/s JC if thats a bad shot i d love to see your good ones! Same for Sunnydale, i always wondered what a plover is - there is a Plover Hill on Pen y ghent, isnt it beautiful? Keep em comin O0 O0 O0
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Lovely spot with the golden plover Tracey O0
Thanks Julian. Your Woody photos are excellent 8) My camera just ain't made for shots like that!
:)
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Not terribly good pictures either but it was wonderful to watch
I beg to differ JC; I'd say they are terribly good! Ive never even seen one of these let alone photographed it! We have a green woodpecker living behind my office but havent seen him (?) for a while.
My camera just ain't made for shots like that!
:)
unfortunately I don't think its my camera that's the problem ::) but I love your shots too Tracey!
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Cheers all. Would have prefered a better vantage point for the woodie but couldn't without disturbing the birds. Still, glad yer likes 'em O0
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This thread just gets better!!!! Excellent pics everyone. Unfortunately I don't get chance to take many wildlife photos, the dogs make so much noise that most wildlife within a mile radius just vanishes!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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I saw this male mandarin duck on the canal last week with a young mallard alongside it. He must have adopted it.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/30wlcag.jpg)
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I saw this male mandarin duck on the canal last week with a young mallard alongside it. He must have adopted it.
I've only ever seen those in a wetlands place, the mandarin I mean...mallards I have seen; I'm starting to think I go around with my eyes shut....
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WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey :D O0
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WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey :D O0
Thank you! :)
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WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey :D O0
It is, isn't it? O0
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is it a spider or an angry conehead ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/DSCF5003.jpg)
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia443.jpg)
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On a recent walk at Arnside Knott....How do you do that with only 3 legs?
(http://i47.tinypic.com/sxyur8.jpg)
Dave
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We saw this la'al chappie at the top of Hundreds Lane as we came down off Wansfell t'other day.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/i4jv5w.jpg)
Dave
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On a recent walk at Arnside Knott....How do you do that with only 3 legs?
(http://i47.tinypic.com/sxyur8.jpg)
Dave
Now I've seen that somewhere else...how cute is that O0
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Wonderful photo, Dave !!!!!!!!! ::) O0
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia443.jpg)
Howie, is this you and maxi in a previous life. ;D
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;D
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Howie, is this you and maxi in a previous life. ;D
Shush .Don't let the cat out of the bag .Or the sheep . O0
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Not an animal as such but here you go
(http://i46.tinypic.com/aovz0p.jpg)
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Great photo Ken, he looks really happy in his own watery world O0
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Sum more beasties taken this march in glen coe and on the way up the cairn well
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2ni5w86.jpg)
No2
(http://i48.tinypic.com/nytv1s.jpg)
And the big beastie
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2hd4nyh.jpg)
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Howie, is this you and maxi in a previous life. ;D
Shush .Don't let the cat out of the bag .Or the sheep . O0
I've just been having a closer look at this Micky .Sorry you're only half right .I was much more hornier than him .( still am )
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I've just been having a closer look at this Micky .Sorry you're only half right .I was much more hornier than him .( still am )
Good job you didn't come with us when me and Pearsy stopped over in Wales then, you would have been put in a different room. ;D
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In Great Langdale this afternoon...
(http://i48.tinypic.com/fz6jja.jpg)
Dave
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super, Dave! O0
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super, Dave! O0
Thanks Ewa....it loved dog biscuits...started to follow Edith down the valley looking for more ;D
Dave
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;D
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A few from a recent walk between Settle and Hellifield
Eyes left
(http://i47.tinypic.com/28qumte.jpg)
Where's ar kid?
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2whi490.jpg)
Waiting for the train
(http://i45.tinypic.com/5yx945.jpg)
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super! O0
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Love Our Kid ;) Even if rather punny ::)
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One from today's amble around the wilds of Wolverhamptonshire
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4705904895_74ac3cab74_b.jpg)
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O0 Julian ;) Reminds me, I wonder how my inlaws are?
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Reminds me, I wonder how my inlaws are?
;D Livid if they read this I would imagine.
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;D Livid if they read this I would imagine.
S'OK they cant read
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What a happy porker...good bacon?
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4705904895_74ac3cab74_b.jpg)
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia344.jpg)
Remarkable resemblance.
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;D
Walking Forum's very own Chuckle Brothers :D
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Spotted this little chap hiding somewere in the Lakes last year.
(http://i45.tinypic.com/29p84tf.jpg)
"you ain't seen me right"!!!!!
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Soooo cute! Thank you bam! O0
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Not really sure what there correct names are I just call them Cheviot lizards , in this photo , the large one grabbed hold of the smaller ones tail , I never did find out if it was
a) He? Was hungry :-\
b) It was mating time. :-*
(http://i50.tinypic.com/30ickuu.jpg)
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Intriguing. This is a good source of info about such interesting creatures
http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/identification.htm (http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/identification.htm)
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saw this chap on the rocks below Pen Yr Ole Wen on saturday
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Carneddau/DSCF5302.jpg)
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I just liked these 2 pics so thought I would share them. Swans on the Cam. Friday 25th June (I wasn't walking, I was sitting outside a pub ;) )
(http://i49.tinypic.com/j7c1ad.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/4lrb0m.jpg)
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Aww, very nice alewife! O0
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Alewife: I was sitting outside a pub )
but even if you were sitting (not walking) the photos are great! ;) O0
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(http://i49.tinypic.com/5vyvwm.jpg)
One of my cats was chasing this chap around the garden on Sunday morning. We rescued him and the kids decided to see if he would like a swim in their paddling pool :-\ He did a couple of laps before I rescued him again and took this picture before he hopped off in the bushes :)
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so cute! O0
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http://i45.tinypic.com/4lrb0m.jpg
This is a superb photo imho, very iconic, atmospheric... O0 O0 O0
Oh shoot i mucked up the quote thing for a change. It s the one with the ducks and duckettes about to go under the bridge...
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(http://i49.tinypic.com/5vyvwm.jpg)
:)
Superb quality do youhave a special camera? You can feel the slipperiness of its body....
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Thanks aj. The camera is not really a special one, a Samsung WB550 from their creative control series that we bought as a Christmas present this year. It seemed like a pretty good value buy for the features when we were looking round.
http://www.samsungcamera.co.uk/series/15/creative_control/camera/44/wb550.html (http://www.samsungcamera.co.uk/series/15/creative_control/camera/44/wb550.html)
I'm still getting to grips with it but I've been pleased with the results so far.
Here's another one from the garden
(http://i48.tinypic.com/25fhr0h.jpg)
I love the vibrant yellow of the kerria.
Quite often when I go walking I borrow my daughters Samsung compact just because it's smaller and lighter. It's an S760 which I don't think they make any more. Takes a reasonable photo though. Guess I'm now just a fan of Samsung!
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No wonder you are a fan of Samsung, such a beautiful photo! O0
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Thanks ewalker :)
I've been looking back over all the other photo's on this thread. There's some absolute beauty's on here. Thanks everyone for sharing.
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Reindeer in the Cairngorms
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Scotland089.jpg)
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Well spotted! They can shift can't they?
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I rescued this lovely (and quite large) Emperor Moth caterpillar off the path on Kinder Scout today. I couldn't bare the thought of him getting squished! :(
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/502/caterpilla_002.jpg)
Tracey :)
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W O N D E R F U L caterpilar :D
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Nice! And the picture has a very good quality! Nice O0
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Thanks to you both! :)
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/4618372641_89896ae557.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4382450612_021f2d53e6.jpg)
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/StokesayCastle391.jpg)
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(http://i32.tinypic.com/rszimw.jpg)
2 rough-looking birds ;)
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/4618372641_89896ae557.jpg)
how cute are those foxes???? :o 8)
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2 rough-looking birds ;)
Iv'e seen worse in Derby on a Saturday night. :D
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Seen on the wobbly coast to coast -
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/wobbly%20coast%20to%20coast/flora/DSC05944.jpg)
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/wobbly%20coast%20to%20coast/flora/DSC05947.jpg)
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/wobbly%20coast%20to%20coast/flora/DSC06339.jpg)
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Seen on the wobbly coast to coast -
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/wobbly%20coast%20to%20coast/flora/DSC05947.jpg)
nice photos O0
You're braver than I am going face to face with an adder, looks like it's about to bite you :o
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Out playing with the new Camera spotted these three.
(http://i30.tinypic.com/124aiqw.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/kbdnok.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/swyg7r.jpg)
Rich
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A few shots from Pembrokeshire.....
Six-spot Burnet Moth..
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_069.jpg)
Rose Chafer...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_073.jpg)
Lots of snails!..... :D
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_019.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_020.jpg)
And no hol would be the same without one of these...... 8)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_024.jpg)
T. :)
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Hi Bam and Tracey.
Great photos :)
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A few shots from Pembrokeshire.....
Rose Chafer...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Pembrokeshire_July_2010_073.jpg)
T. :)
A Rose Chafer eh - did you hear about the [censored] Chafer T? ;D
I still have that story on file somewhere ...... :-X
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Tracey love the pixs plus you know al lthe names of the wee creatures too how do you do that? I just know them as butterflies and beetles and that s that ;D Looks like you had a great time with the camera at least despite the weather 8)
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Nice ones Tracey. I thought our back yard was bad for Snails!!!!
Rich.
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FANTASTIC PHOTS bam and sunnydale! O0 O0 O0
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you know al lthe names of the wee creatures too how do you do that?
I've always been interested in wildlife/nature, so have learnt about it over the years. Some things I remember, some things I need 'help' with to identify coz I haven't a clue what species they are! :D
Bam's Small Tortoiseshell, Gatekeeper and Ringlet butterflies are great! ;) 8)
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A couple taken near Knott-End-On-Sea.
I think this is a Silver Studded Blue butterfly.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/a1r4h3.jpg)
This is obviously a Grasshopper although what type it is I don't know, maybe a field grasshopper.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/28mnuoi.jpg)
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Nice ones Cragster, i cant get Grasshoppers to stay still long enough to take a picture of them!!
whats the secret??? super glue on there feet??
probably not ;D
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Nice ones Cragster, i cant get Grasshoppers to stay still long enough to take a picture of them!!
whats the secret??? super glue on there feet??
probably not ;D
I usually hear them but can't find them. For some reason they seemed to like the rocks which are part of the sea defence along the coastal path at Knott End, and there were a good number of them around so it was easy pickings. Butterflys on the other hand I have trouble with, they never seem to stay in the same place for more than a second, you did well to capture 3 of them...and in focus.
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Some more bugs seen along the Lancaster canal near Barton
A Comma Butterfly
(http://i35.tinypic.com/10n8ilu.jpg)
A Green Veigned White Butterfly (Female)?
(http://i38.tinypic.com/162esl.jpg)
A Blue Tailed Damselfly
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2jecyef.jpg)
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A Blue Tailed Damselfly
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2jecyef.jpg)
We had one of these in the garden this afternoon, the colours are stunning O0
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Saw this little (well, not that little, somewhere around 75mm long) fella chewing through the fuschias
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/21082010390.jpg)
Elephant Hawk moth caterpillar. Found another one lower down the fuschia later, so hoping that next year there will be a pair of moths to snap.
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The Doves from Above ! Shot this pair of Doves on a recent walk... well not literally ;)
(http://i33.tinypic.com/30m795e.jpg)
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What a beautiful collection of all sorts of animals! :D ::) :D
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Making friends on Arnside Knott yesterday....
(http://i34.tinypic.com/imseg9.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Thought to be extinct years ago!!!
The four horned Highland Cattle
(http://i37.tinypic.com/11uvptj.jpg)
Sorry... :-[ :-[
Rich
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Well I thought it was funny! :D
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Don't encourage him ....... there will be more to follow I am sure!!!! ;D ;D
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A few i have found. Not great quality as they are taken on my mobile, but:
Deer at Weald Country park in Essex.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4943177890_f2e6660a84_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4942592137_c1601cd435_b.jpg)
Llamas in Purleigh
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4942588845_c8f98f9ccc_b.jpg)
'Fake' wasp in rose bush on Kessingland Beach.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4942582533_0caee13673_b.jpg)
Chelsea fans. KIDDING! ;D Farm Near Stock, Essex.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4943169424_c62a5dc8d8_b.jpg)
Little b*rstards who ate Wife's Broccoli plant. (Cabbage White Butterfly).
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4943172216_df2b23a5a0_b.jpg)
And of course, the 'Princess of the paths'. ::)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4942591209_a43f291ed2_b.jpg)
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Lovely pics,especially the one with the dog ! O0
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/CarneddDafydd355.jpg)
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LOL That's one strange looking cow! :D
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From a walk in South Cumbria today....
(http://i56.tinypic.com/20pohnc.jpg)
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Pic came out worse than i thought. Night time, mobile phone.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5026481863_f9d53ccc35_z.jpg)
However this came out way better than i hoped. Under the garden table. Wood is a convenient cutting board as the phone focus sensor was struggling with such a small target.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5026475721_531180a0a2_b.jpg)
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And because i can't post enough pictures of the Princess: ;)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5026479615_5a426abfd6_b.jpg)
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(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/2010%20-%20South%20Africa/2010-Sept-SouthAfricaScottAnnawedding146.jpg)
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Anyone for Zebra Ribs?
(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/2010%20-%20South%20Africa/2010-Sept-SouthAfricaScottAnnawedding265.jpg)
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A male Migrant Hawker, seen at Dungeness RSPB reserve on Saturday....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Kent_Sept_074.jpg)
And this little cutie flew into my kitchen last week and laned on my hand! He stayed there for ages while I went to get the camera.
He's a Canary-shouldered thorn moth....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/501/Kent_Sept_003.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/501/Kent_Sept_005.jpg)
Tracey :)
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WOW! Fantastic photos Tracey! :D O0
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A wee frog (or toad?) on Dartmoor..
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll98/tookey_89/Dogs%20etc%20Easter%202010/DSC_0058.jpg)
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Great photo, Sarah O0 and welcome to the forum! :)
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Thanks ewalker!
Can't forget the Dartmoor ponies of course..
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll98/tookey_89/DSC_0508.jpg)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll98/tookey_89/DSC_0510.jpg)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll98/tookey_89/DSC_0520.jpg)
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haven't looked at these for a while - some fantastic pics folks ..... keep 'em coming!! O0 O0
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wonderful ponies Sarah! I love the last photo especially! O0
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okay here's one from me - taken in the snow last winter - around half a mile from "trebor towers" - they belong to a local farmer/butcher - they taste lovely in a casserole....... (sorry - couldn't resist) ;D
(http://i51.tinypic.com/rmr98i.jpg)
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Lovely shot I love hairy cows :)
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Stags in Tatton Park, Knutsford
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Autumn/DSCF7002.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Autumn/DSCF7004.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Autumn/DSCF7006.jpg)
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Caught this chappie on camera this morning in Levens Park near Kendal. I managed to get within 25 yards of hime because his mind was on other things. ;)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/ev9d29.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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A few from Donna Nook Seal Colony yesterday:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/5137418528_8258dd17ff_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1178/5136813821_4ce1864fdf_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1338/5137420232_3e5010ea85_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5136816247_1c71dea34d_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1208/5137421604_64a933f3e0_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/5137420758_f90c0c1c32_b.jpg)
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A few Swans from down the canal the other day.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/975vh3.jpg)
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Some lovely new photos been added since I last posted! Thanks guys O0
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Some great pics on here.
Here's a few of a very under rated bird, the Starling.
Time for a Drink
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2db2uq8.jpg)
Then off it hops
(http://i52.tinypic.com/rsbgo2.jpg)
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Wow! amazing picture of the starling Cragster O0
And love the seal pics too Cliff O0
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I love the silhouetted swans..very poetic :)
and hopping starling, esp. with the shadow O0
here is my puffins from Farne island in June
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/kaoru_album/CopyofPuffin.jpg)
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Lovely pic MG! :) I've yet to see Puffins in the wild.
And I love your Starling too Cragster! O0
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Taken by mi companion, a couple of the salmon trying to leap the falls at Stainforth Force on the River Ribble
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/011-3.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/009-4.jpg)
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Ooooh, they're very dramatic OneF. O0
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great pics....great butterflys
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Not posted much on here lately, so i thought i would share a few of the pictures i got of the Seals at Donna Nook yesterday.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/qqvq01.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/addshl.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2m049k.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/flzv2r.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/nno1p2.jpg)
Thanks for looking.
Rich.. O0
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Oh! they're so cute! thanks for sharing Bam.
Hope you're on the mend now O0
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They are wonderful seals. Congratulations.
Think this has been one of my best from this year...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4669621532_e2bed78dc4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/4669621532/)
Robin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/4669621532/) by aljones27 (http://www.flickr.com/people/aljones27/), on Flickr
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Great photos Bam and al! O0
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Lovely seal pics and fantastic focus on that Robin well done :)
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Very nice Bam O0
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I have a little project running today:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4104.jpg)
It's a Nut Hatch
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And again
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4135.jpg)
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4135.jpg)
Quality .. O0 Bill T
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Quality .. O0 Bill T
Thank you very much :)
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The Nut Hatch seeing off a Great Tit
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4245.jpg)
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Brilliant - thanks for posting! O0
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Just one of a little Fellow who followed us round Barlow Common Nature Reserve, very partial to Cream Crackers..
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2vbwtb8.jpg)
Thanks Rich. O0
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Fantastic photos Bill T and Bam!!! O0
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v. cute O0
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Good shot Bam O0
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Recent visitors to our garden..... Waxwings.
When the berry supply in there native Scandinavia is poor they travel West until they find plentiful berries.....amazing birds.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_6265.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_6255.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_6266.jpg)
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Fantastic Matt! I'm off to see some (hopefully) tomorrow! O0
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Oh lovely pictures Tryfan, I'd love to see a waxwing.
My cousin showed me some pics of some he had in his garden near Cambridge, I'm hoping some will stop this way. :)
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some very nice pics the boys.
lobe the butterfly.
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Thought I'd add to the bird photos with this Christmas Robin (albeit taken earlier in the year).
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4669621532_e2bed78dc4_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/4669621532/)
Robin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/4669621532/) by aljones27 (http://www.flickr.com/people/aljones27/), on Flickr
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These shots just keep getting better and better O0 .
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Alpacas near Bakewell........ :D
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs300.ash2/58054_177369975615098_100000262904616_548132_2655051_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs600.snc4/58054_177369978948431_100000262904616_548133_3902173_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs620.snc4/58054_177369988948430_100000262904616_548135_3946601_n.jpg)
Loved this one.......... 8)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs620.snc4/58054_177369982281764_100000262904616_548134_849689_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Great photos Tryfan, aljones and Tracey!!! O0 O0 O0
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Flock me :)
(http://www.suttonincraven.org.uk/gallery/strc/20101218/2010121807.jpg)
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Thanks for 'shearing' this with us ;D
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Thanks for 'shearing' this with us ;D
Ewe are welcome :D
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I heeeaaarrddd ewe were good at photography. Can't pull the wool over your eyes.
Gimmer Five. :P
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We found this little chap on the back of my daughters rucksack - good job she couldn't see it!
(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pyRDrX-4uLZ5fukJplVYyNcjyTFcezm55PF4s4N-as1NdhIMLZK7xat1_S2S_VHwjPy9Uce0fQ0gFrEg-H2-IJCpPwP9K_yUX/insect.jpg?psid=1)
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At our camp site on the edge of the Taurus Mountains we had loads of these little 'prairie dog' type things around us. According to a wildlife information board I found later they are called Gelengi (Spermophilus Xanthophyrmnus) or "Anatolian Ground squirrel"
(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p4o4CnHJN_868jNTbnMorMaGHoPB7gTs7Ynyqy3G_0e-uBdQJvXZCHSX3jHy3t5glEUVv9H8lOG8rqGPHi6Blt3-MP0eo8nu9/gelengi.JPG?psid=1)
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OK - Now this may seem odd to WF users - But below is a picture of a Tortoise that we found in the Pancarlik Valley of Cappadocia.
I had no idea that 'Wild' Tortoise lived in this region at all so to see several of them while out trekking was a really exciting moment for my Daughter, Wife and I and we couldn't understand why we were the only ones who found it exciting :o
And that was before we found two mating - come on! Tortoises mating in the Wild!
(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pmLBhz6tl94IzE21X0kmt61p39F7omJoHaYFSiOucADWu_4k_s3XzR7LMZBKBLU87nyjf_eVir2YUwS-xEFvgveTnm47ClErw/tort.JPG?psid=1)
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This one was taken in Egypt. We were in the refreshment area in the middle of Karnak Temple when we spotted this lizard on the wall right next to us.
(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pZYNKeS9k5A-AIDP7LZrZTVLqxRRNYFBwI_FEcDxsWOq_lhP1VjQU62X2o74u88mB6KMLqVevvSH-3TSXXLFreRX3uCHzEWRt/lizzy1.JPG?psid=1)
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This one is a bit closer to home than the last few posters above, being taken in Woburn.
Rob.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/robstubbs/Woburn%20Deer/stagcroppedsmall.jpg)
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Great shot!
Here is another one taken near the Chimaera, Olympus.
(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pSOcRLvqQyRZQjwAROrRoYXg3kSN_Ieb5K36pB5u6RJZuM7xWuQCgJlIvK2reH9aqJ2bDgAHpjYD3SlEHUb6pcSM1eF-s43E8/P1080541.JPG?psid=1)
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Fab afternoon yesterday at Martin Mere in west Lancs. (Wildfowl trust reserve)
I'd never seen a Whooper Swan before.
Now I've seen about 1500!!!
Amazing birds O0
(http://i55.tinypic.com/ndr3pf.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/xfrocl.jpg)
Lots of nice Northern Pintail ducks there too - one a bit blurry in the background here.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/9bhv6p.jpg)
and there's one a bit nearer!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/ke8bb6.jpg)
Loads of guys there with BIIIIIG lenses but for these birdies you hardly need em.
Great afternoon - nothing but freezing fog today though.
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Wow, lovely pics Paul; see-it's not the size of the lens that counts is it??? :o
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Some from me (Sorry for length) ooo err
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/moo.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/2010_0404Yorkshire0002.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/Bugflying-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/fly2.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/redkite.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/cow.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/3.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/2009_0603garden0011.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/ricco668/2009_0402catsandgarden0011.jpg)
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Fantastic shots DocPaul! O0 What camera did you use? Zoom 18 or more?
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Thanks Susie, eWalker, and I love the fisheye shot of the cows, Rich.
I use a Nikon D80 digital SLR but the only long lens I have is the modest tele-zoom it came with up to 135mm.
Real birders know you don't really start serious bird photography without at least 500mm :-\
I'm keeping an eye on eBay!! :D
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I took this while visiting my parents at christmas and we had a walk along by the Grand Union Canal
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/LibertyHall199.jpg)
Cynwyd Forest today.
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Cute! :)
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Yes, very! :D
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Love the crisp contrast of near B/W with the hind of cool blue, hawthornPaul 8)
Beautiful ripples on the water docpaul O0
love the viewing angle, Rich and exit5man :D
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/LibertyHall199.jpg)
Cynwyd Forest today.
Howie you are a silly ass. ;D
Great picture mate.
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Howie you are a silly ass. ;D
Great picture mate.
I thought it was Max at 1st .But he's largeing it up in some posh hotel in Llanberis . Im sure it's called the Prince of something . ;D
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I thought it was Max at 1st .But he's largeing it up in some posh hotel in Llanberis . Im sure it's called the Prince of something . ;D
That is posh for him, he really knows how to show a girl a good time. :D
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Yes, very! :D
yes !!!!!
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Lapwing attacks Heron.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4101.jpg)
3 little pigs (and another 2)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2165.jpg)
Bid daddy pig
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Copy2ofDSC_2224.jpg)
Beautiful Buzzard
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_0733.jpg)
Milo my dog.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_0734.jpg)
Canada Goose
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4097.jpg)
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Nice shot of the lapwing attacking the heron O0
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Nice photos Tryfan, especially Lapwing attacking Heron O0
cute photo bootson ;)
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I was sat in the car when I took that photo trying to eat my sandwiches. The sheep wanted some as well :D
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..... and you shared your sandwich of course? .... :D
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and you shared your sandwich of course? :D
yeah, she didn't like the cheese though ;D
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yeah, she didn't like the cheese though ;D
do hope you will bring a proper sndwich with ham next time ;D
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Nice photos Tryfan O0
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I was sat in the car when I took that photo trying to eat my sandwiches. The sheep wanted some as well :D
She wanted to share with ewe ;D ;D ;D
I'l get my coat :knuppel2: :knuppel2:
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She wanted to share with ewe ;D ;D ;D
*groan* :D ;D
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Brilliant picture of Milo running through the water. O0
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Mouse in heaven
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Mouse in heaven
That's cute :D
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Mouse in heaven
;D ;D ;D
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awwww :D
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Excuse the quality but it's a heavy crop due to insufficient zoom! Anyhoo, here's a snow bunting from Aran Benllyn last weekend. Was up Aran Fawddwy yesterday and saw a flock of about a dozen or so. :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/5440751535_02fc2ba8c6_b.jpg)
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Lucky you! 8)
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Lucky you! 8)
Ditto O0
I'd heard various people saying they'd seen some waxwings this year. My cousin even sent me some pics of some he'd seen in his garden so I've been on the look out all winter.
I couldn't believe my luck when I went to my back window for a moment when this flock flew onto next doors tree. They only stayed for about 10mins and I could so easily have missed them.
It's not a very good shot, but you'll get the gist
(http://i51.tinypic.com/i430nl.jpg)
My kids were less impressed with me for shouting at them to get out of bed to come and have a look ;D
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It reminds me of the film 'The Birds'
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Lovely waxwings. Saw my first ever flock of these about a month ago. Was sat bored in a rush hour traffic jam, gazing out of the window when I saw about a dozen or so in a tree over the road. Cheered me up for the day.
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How cools that ,having all them landing your garden.I remember wakeing everyone up one morning when i come in off nights about 6.50am a Sparrowhawk landed in the garden . They were'nt impressed either .
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It reminds me of the film 'The Birds'
luckily I was safely behind a window ;D
Lovely waxwings. Saw my first ever flock of these about a month ago. Was sat bored in a rush hour traffic jam, gazing out of the window when I saw about a dozen or so in a tree over the road. Cheered me up for the day.
It made my day too. I was on my way to a walk to so my day got even better O0
How cools that ,having all them landing your garden.I remember wakeing everyone up one morning when i come in off nights about 6.50am a Sparrowhawk landed in the garden . They were'nt impressed either .
I remember seeing one in our back garden years ago. It was making a meal of another bird at the time. I never thought I'd see one in an urban back garden!
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do ice dragons count ?
(http://i53.tinypic.com/nl7o2h.jpg)
:o ;D
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Now that's really cool O0
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A black fallow deer that I saw on my walk t'other day....
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/0500-0028Small.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Exmoor pony
(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/Ponyorig.jpg)
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do ice dragons count ?
(http://i53.tinypic.com/nl7o2h.jpg)
:o ;D
;D
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Great pics KIDSTYPIKE and Willowisp! O0
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Cast your minds back nearly a year ago and page 23 on this thread. We seemed to have been adopted by a local blackbird:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1035/4596489092_86cbc92d07_o.jpg)
Well, he's back!!! :)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5512693112_99b55b9eb1_b.jpg)
As soon as he sees either of us in the kitchen he comes down to the patio and looks at us until we feed him. He's fab!
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He's gone rather grey since last year, poor chap! :D
Hope you don't mind me saying Julian - but it's advised that you soak sultanas/raisins in water before giving them to birds! Some are a bit dry and if young birds get hold of them, there's a risk of them choking, as with whole peanuts.
Apologies if you already do! ;)
Tracey :)
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Lucky people - got them eating out of yer hand now!! O0
Spring is definitely in the air even on a wild day like we had today!
The Black Tailed Godwit were starting to think of some hanky panky at the Marshside reserve near Southport!
(http://i51.tinypic.com/o0e1vq.jpg)
And the Avocets have started to arrive from wherever Avocets stay in winter - they were even getting a bit frisky too!
(http://i55.tinypic.com/23t1agp.jpg)
I was pretty excited as a newbie birdwatcher - first sighting of Avocets for me! They were a bit of a way off and weren't up for posing like the Godwits had done though.
8)
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DUCK!
Recently acquired a couple of old Pentax-M lenses for my panasonic GF1.
This shot was taken with the Pentax-m 135mm f3.5. Im quite happy with the way it turned out. I've not processed this image at all :)
The other lens I grabbed was the Pentax-M 50mm f1.7. Both lens have to be manual focussed, luckily due to the way a micro 4/3 camera works the camera is able to meter unlike if you put the same lens on a newer DSLR.
Anyhow thats the geek talk done now enjoy my duck :D
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5515405991_29a6f221b3_z.jpg)
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Oh what a lovely duck O0
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Anyhow thats the geek talk done now enjoy my duck
Didn't understand a word of the geek talk but that's a smashing duck photo :)
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While we're on ducks, this chappie was taking a bit of a liberty at Chatsworth when we visited a while ago....
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2yjwsg3.jpg)
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Obviously it's got multiple personality disorder O0
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Exmoor pony
(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/Ponyorig.jpg)
I missed seeing this :-[ Absolutely love it Willowslip, Exmoor ponies are my favourite of all the native ponies :) :)
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Dotterel on Cairn Gorm, nr the Marquis Well.
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I know it's not exactly an animal but i was hiking in the Isle of Wight and came across this lizard on a step lol
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk141/sayjimwoo/Isle%20of%20Wight/IMGA0004.jpg)
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a lizard is indeed an animal Christopher.
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LOL you learn something everyday
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LOL you learn something everyday
many people confuse animals for mammals
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I just had the word "reptile" in my head but yeah your right, it falls under the same animal catorgory O0
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Was anybody able to see my dotterel pic, also whys there a size limit most of my pics are over 1MB :(
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Nice Dotterel! Never seen one - yet - meself.
Dunno about the size limit - depends how u r posting I guess. Try using Tinypic?
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it says maximum size for an individual attachment is 80 KB. Unless theres a different way to post a picture on here.
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Nice Dotterel! Never seen one - yet - meself.
Ive been lucky, seen quite a few on Cairn Gorm, one on the Carn Ban Mor plateau, a few up on Foel Fras a couple of times and a migrating one flying home landing on Cadair Bronwen in the berwyns in september. Very beautiful birds.
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Hmmm - this might tempt me onto the Carneddau next Wednesday..... :)
Mostly a question of luck though, innit? ::)
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Hmmm - this might tempt me onto the Carneddau next Wednesday..... :)
Mostly a question of luck though, innit? ::)
A bit too early, try around the end of april, start of may.thats when they stop around the Carneddau on the way to the highest Munros and further north to breed. That what i shall be doing.
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Shows how much I know about birdwatching!! Can only improve from here though ;)
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Shows how much I know about birdwatching!! Can only improve from here though ;)
I thought you knew about Dotterel! They are summer migrants to the UK and breed only on highest Scottish mountains. Best places are the Cairngorms and Lochnagar. They can be seen as they travel up to Scotland stopping at places like the Carneddau, the Berwyns, Pendle Hill.
Any advice you need on birds just let me know.
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Any advice you need on birds just let me know.
I assume you mean the feathered variety.I've been giving exit5man advice on girls for years.
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I assume you mean the feathered variety.I've been giving exit5man advice on girls for years.
And look where it's got him. ;D
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A couple of Spring Lambs taken along the Lancaster canal last weekend:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5533200334_5d3ef048d9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5533200334/)
First Lambs of Spring (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5533200334/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
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Sheep crossing at Wash Dubs (near the hamlet of Wharfe - Yorkshire Dales):
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/013-2.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/017-4.jpg)
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One F, I think that's one for the insomniacs amongst us. O0
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Saw lots of birds out on a walk this morning. Tried to get a good shot of the black swan but it didn't want to play!
Does anyone know what the black and white ones are called?
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One F, I think that's one for the insomniacs amongst us. O0
;D Funnily enough, they disturbed me fom mi 40 winks. Quite amusing to watch them - at first they seemed to be happy going across in single file. Then the pushing and barging started and half a dozen fell into the beck - some of the others then decided to jump straight into the water instead of waiting their turn.
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Does anyone know what the black and white ones are called?
Yep! They are Black Necked Swans! A South American species. A bit unusual aren't they?
Tracey :)
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Cor! An I thought they'd been swimmin around near the bleach works! ;D
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Yep! They are Black Necked Swans! A South American species. A bit unusual aren't they?
Tracey :)
Thanks Tracy....They are nice. :) Better than being called white bottom swans anyway :D
Cor! An I thought they'd been swimmin around near the bleach works!
;D
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Enjoyed looking through this thread so thought I would add to the menagerie ;)
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/430/290111a.jpg)
Frosted Red Grouse- Teesdale
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Boootiful! Great colour and texture there O0
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/books096.jpg)
I'm feeling so horny .
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He looks scarey....in a cuddly sort of way 8)
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When a Welshman starts looking at you, taking your picture and saying he's feeling horny I think the look is more 'scared' than 'scarey'.
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/books096.jpg)
I'm feeling so horny .
...I wouldn't go shouting about it though! ???
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Anyone know what these are?
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Cadair%20Idris%20Pony%20and%20Fox%20paths%2026th%20March%202011/DSC_8183.jpg)
:-\
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Byootiful is what they are - with a plaintive whistle.
Golden Plover - lovely birds.
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You beat me to it Paul!! I just love the call of Golden Plovers. 8) Unmistakable!
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There wasn't many lambs about on our walk today but the kids were playing out at Hollins Farm as we passed.
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/ArnsideKnott052_edited-1Small.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Now that is very cute :)
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And delicious with some Roast Tatties :P
I've already got me coat on ;D
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Now that is very cute :)
Ta :)
Dave
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Had a lovely walk with nod2 (Andy) yesterday and saw quite a bit of wildlife en-route.
These Mandarin Ducks were gorgeous, especially the male in all his finery! 8)
Photo taken by Andy!..
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/P10003431.JPG)
And then we saw one of three Water Voles, feeding on the opposite river bank. A little too far away for a quality photo - but Andy did his best! :D
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/P1000342.JPG)
Tracey :)
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Beautiful ducks and how nice to see three water voles 8) I never see any however hard I try :'(
Mr bootson says I yak too much and scare the wildlife away ;D
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(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5600861601_85d5195551_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5600861601/)
Deer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5600861601/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
I saw these fellas on my walk from Helm Crag to Steel fell a couple of weeks back. I nearly stepped on them I got that close, they were down an embankment and as I came up to it they suddenly appeared beneath me and darted off quickly. They stopped to have a look back though and I managed to get this shot of them just about.
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I do like this thread :)
Nice pic of the deer, the middle one is giving you a dirty look cragster ;D
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Came across these whilst walking in Dresden.
(http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1zHOdMySHYQBTfbrGGMlLRabGVi45i_thumb.jpg) (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1zHOdMySHYQBTfbrGGMlLRabGVi45i)
(http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1AdzDcdk5GppGX67j09tJp5M3jVz91_thumb.jpg) (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1AdzDcdk5GppGX67j09tJp5M3jVz91)
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A few of these on todays website update.....
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/0511-0026Small.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Aww thats cute :)
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I have to go back out and see some lambs. They always look so cute when they play together. I saw these red grouse up Kinder scout last Friday. I had no idea they let people get so close. They are so busy looking for mates and calling they virtually took no notice of me!
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5601127765_6ba2c9caa5_z.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5602833303_35bed6aaf9_z.jpg)
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Some great pictures on here, here are a couple of mine from a recent walk along part of the Cleveland way near Ravenscar.
One of 4 that we saw sunning themselves within the 200 yds of each other.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/imv48m.jpg)
Had to put one of the Lambs on aswell
(http://i56.tinypic.com/24b43rq.jpg)
Rich.. O0
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This Common Lizard was hiding in the long grass at the foot of Shutlinsloe. Little devil was so difficult to catch on camera, hence the crappy photos! ::)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/selection_photos_115.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/selection_photos_116.jpg)
Tracey :)
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GREAT pics guys! Quite a menagerie building up on this thread!
I had a brilliant afternoon at Marshside RSPB reserve in Southport this week, and had only my second encounter with the amazing Avocet - gorgeous birds. They were so close to the hide, and with the 500mm lens you could be up close and personal with them. Amazing privilege!! Some years ago they were pretty much extinct in the UK.
An Avocet who just knows (s)he's beautiful!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2djn8y.jpg)
Social time....
(http://i51.tinypic.com/oshbiq.jpg)
Action!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/b8n3ly.jpg)
Contemplation.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2dr9xd3.jpg)
... and a calm and serene Black Tailed Godwit! I just love the colours, and the texture of the tail feathers.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/i3ii5e.jpg)
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Excellent photos Paul, especially the 'contemplation' shot and the BTG! 8) O0
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Beautiful photos of the Avocet O0
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Folks there are some really excellent photies going up at the moment :)
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Saw this chap on the bank in Wolfscote Dale last week...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Hartington_to_Dove_Dale_024.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Hartington_to_Dove_Dale_025.jpg)
Drake: "Do I smell or something??"
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/Hartington_to_Dove_Dale_021.jpg)
Tracey :D
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A few from Angelsey
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0229.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0230.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0232.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0233.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0268.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0277.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Llanddwyn%20Island%20Anglesey%20Easter%202011/DSCF0202.jpg)
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/CarneddyCribau118.jpg)
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This thread just gets awesomer and awesomer. Love the godwit/avocet pics docpaul O0
Here's some from yesterday's falconry day out:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5671492359_1b9bf2a72d_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5671492997_111dc95997_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5671493201_deb26334a8_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5672059038_4cb2c4a334_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5672059484_06d2774804_b.jpg)
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Wow Julian, they are stunning, I love the owl ones especially; owls are such unusual creatures....so owly ::) oh, and I just saw the others on the other thread; brill!
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Love all the latest photos, especially the ones of the ponies O0 .
Those birds of prey pics are stunning 8)
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Ta both. Got hundreds more by the looks of it (we did take 3 cameras after all ;D ) I'll try not to bore you all with owl overload :D
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Stunning birds, JC - owls worthy of Hogwarts and eagles worthy of LOTR! O0
Not much wildlife on show in the Howgills yesterday unless you count the forum mob! What with the strong wind and us lot tramping over the place, I guess not surprising! :o
We did see this very British group of sheep though......
(http://i55.tinypic.com/qzopvp.jpg)
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Ta both. Got hundreds more by the looks of it (we did take 3 cameras after all ;D ) I'll try not to bore you all with owl overload :D
I dont mind, I can cope with Owl overload...please??? pretty please ?? :)
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Love the sheep photo ;D
Yes more owls and other birds of prey please JulianC! O0
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Last week had an early morning trip to Pennington Flash, our VERY local birding spot - before all this wind blew them all out of the trees!!
Was FULL of fabulous birdsong, and I stood under a tree listening to this Blackcap in full warble - a gorgeous song. Sad it can't be captured in the pic! It's a pretty small bird so I was quite pleased with this hand held shot with the 500mm lens
(http://i52.tinypic.com/fuxb1e.jpg)
This chappie was an easier capture altogether, as there are loads of them at one of the hides which has a feeding station. He was feeling a bit coy though.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2eduwqq.jpg)
No shyness with this Coot, with a nest like a moated fortress in the middle of one of the lagoons - "This is my place and I'm staying here!"
(http://i55.tinypic.com/15zqu78.jpg)
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Pen Y Frith Bird Gardens, between Ruthin and Wrexham in North Wales. Wonderful small (18acres) place to go and sit with the ducks....amongst other things.....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_8876.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_8862.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_8905.jpg)
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I dont mind, I can cope with Owl overload...please??? pretty please ?? :)
I might have posted some of these before .... but what the heck.
First up the Eagle Owl
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1422.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1444.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1343-2.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1423.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1457.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1456.jpg)
Harris Hawk
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1385-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1499.jpg)
White Tailed Sea Eagle
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1313x-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1339-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1338-1.jpg)
Vulture
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1322-1.jpg)
Bearded Vulture
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1467.jpg)
American Bald Eagle
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1318-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1317-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1344-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1350-1.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1410.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1416-1.jpg)
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WOW < (0v0)>
geddit??? ;D
thanks F O0
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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/birdies/DSC_8907.jpg)
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Ooh you do not want to be on the receiving end of those :o
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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/birdies/DSC_8907.jpg)
Awesome!!! You thought of submitting this for "Britain's got Talons" ? O0
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A few weeks ago we visited Staveley for a walk and were hoping to take Jess the Springer who lives there. Unfortunately we weren't able to as she was expecteing pups anytime. Last week we popped back to have a look.
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/0523-0039Medium.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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I do like springers, but they are as mad as hatters.
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there is nothing quite as cute as a pile of puppies awww :) :)
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Many thanks....the full suite of pictures of the pups + the original walk are now on the website.
Dave
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A couple from last week on the Cotswold Way with my point and shoot..
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00440.jpg)
Nemo the butterfly
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00505.jpg)
A Green Fritillery ....possibly?
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00593.jpg)
Loads of these beasts in the grass
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00817.jpg)
A very red thing?
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Spring lamb:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/5704402945_6585297478.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/5704402945/)
Ewe and lamb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/5704402945/) by aljones27 (http://www.flickr.com/people/aljones27/), on Flickr
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What a ba....rgain. ;D ;D
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(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00440.jpg)
Nemo the butterfly
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00505.jpg)
A Green Fritillery ....possibly?
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Cotswold%20Way/fauna/DSC00817.jpg)
A very red thing?
Hi Pete,
You have...
Orange Tip butterfly,
Speckled Wood butterfly
Cardinal Beetle - PYROCHROA SERRATICORNIS
Tracey :)
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You should have your own thread; "Ask Tracey" O0
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At work today and heard noises in side of the wall and relised that a bluetit had got chicks in there.
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Bluetits/IMG_1708.jpg)
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Bluetits/IMG_1709.jpg)
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Thats a Great Tit isn't it, no pun intended?
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Thats a Great Tit isn't it,
It certainly is! Still great photos though! ;)
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This little fella is a Pale Tussock Moth. He flew into my kitchen last night and landed on the fridge! 8) .....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/512/moths_004.jpg)
I managed to get him on my hand - and then took a photo with the other. Not easy!
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/512/moths_001.jpg)
He put his head down as I took the shot, so I guess he's shy (like me), when it comes to having his photo taken! :-[
Isn't he gorgeous?! :D
Tracey :)
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Thats a Great Tit isn't it, no pun intended?
Thanks i feel a right Tit getting my Tits mixed up. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Pete,
You have...
Orange Tip butterfly,
Speckled Wood butterfly
Cardinal Beetle - PYROCHROA SERRATICORNIS
Tracey :)
Thanks Tracey - I'm guessing you like bugs and birds and butterflies O0 I know who to call next time - I have a long list everytime I do a LDP O0
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My sister took this one, apparently it's a Glasswing butterfly. It started the debate, what are a butterfly's wings made of? Over to you Sunnydale!
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/letmeoutofhere/DSC_1443.jpg)
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what are a butterfly's wings made of? Over to you Sunnydale!
Oh gosh, I hope I remember this right!.... :-[
Their wings are made of very thin layers of a protein called Chitin, the same protein that human nails & hair are made out of. On top of these layers are thousands of tiny scales.
If you've ever touched a butterfly's wing and seen a dust type substance on your fingers, that's it's scales you're rubbing off! If it sheds enough scales, the wing can't absorb the heat it needs in order for the butterfly to fly!
Tracey :)
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Thanks Tracey - I'm guessing you like bugs and birds and butterflies O0 I know who to call next time - I have a long list everytime I do a LDP O0
I like all wildlife Pete. O0
Apart from Wasps! ;)
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Eye Eye is the coast clear ?
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2ljqkpj.jpg)
Should I stay or should I go ?
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2mgv2ip.jpg)
Quick leg it !
(http://i55.tinypic.com/205ea88.jpg)
Hello Hello what's all this then
(http://i55.tinypic.com/wl9a9k.jpg)
Look what I found
(http://i56.tinypic.com/15p48sm.jpg)
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Great set of photo's O0 .
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Nice tits. :)
I've got two blackbird nests in the garden and it's facinating watching them come and go.
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Nomad, they are fab pictures, I will eschew all tit jokes as I am above that sort of thing (and Micky got there first :) )
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Nomad, they are fab pictures, I will eschew all tit jokes as I am above that sort of thing (and Micky got there first :) )
You must keep abreast of things Susie. :D
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You must keep abreast of things Susie. :D
V. Good ;D
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You must keep abreast of things Susie. :D
Doh! ;D
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Breakfast time
(http://i55.tinypic.com/280t9mu.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/1fuxs5.jpg)
A few more beach creatures
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2zfpcp0.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2r57q8p.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/vd1dds.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/28wjxi8.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/micmbq.jpg)
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Love the photos redeye.
Sigh ..... you're making me aware that I could do with a holiday :)
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/5741064342_71e708906e_b_d.jpg)
Who's baby?
I spooked the adult bird yesterday, walking in the North Pennines above Garrigill. Was too slow to identify it as it flew off, but suspect it was either red grouse or curlew - lots of both in the area.
There were three other chicks - all sat stock still - made no attempt to run away.
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/5741064342_71e708906e_b_d.jpg)
Who's baby?
Hi CG. :)
Lovely photo.....of a Red Grouse chick. 8)
Curlew chicks don't usually hatch until later in June.
Tracey :)
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These are from Chee Dale in the peaks, taken on Thursday. A very busy parent trying to feed three very mobile youngsters.
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Some great photos here keep em coming O0
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A couple of photos taken this morning at my local patch the weather was not good so most birds was still in bed. ;D
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Birds/IMG_1719.jpg)
This starling was looking down at me.
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Birds/IMG_1736.jpg)
The family out for breakfast.
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Birds/IMG_1733.jpg)
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx329/yamyam1/Birds/IMG_1724.jpg)
I think this is a Reed Warbler
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(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Abney_Moor-Bretton_Clough_057.jpg)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Abney_Moor-Bretton_Clough_056.jpg)
Taken at Stoke Ford - Red and Black Froghoppers, just sat sitting on some Meadowsweet. 8)
Tracey :)
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/5754699155_06791cd148_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/5754699155/)
Are ewe looking at me!?! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aljones27/5754699155/) by aljones27 (http://www.flickr.com/people/aljones27/), on Flickr
My apologies to Mr DeNiro...
Alternatively - "What ewe looking at?"
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Saw this in the Yorkshire Dales, I thought they were supposed to be hopiing about on estuaries and things...
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/letmeoutofhere/Yorkshire%20May%202011/Yorkshire2011059.jpg)
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Doesn't seem quite right seeing an Oystercatcher sitting in the grass! :D
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that's what we thought! The skylark and curlew were much more apt, but too fast to get my camera to them :(
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MOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(http://i53.tinypic.com/mmr66g.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2r40xet.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/n2d7xg.jpg)
(http://i53.tinypic.com/33ndcgn.jpg)
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A couple of pics of cute babies
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/hikingfan1/022.jpg)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/hikingfan1/023.jpg)
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Some very nice pictures on here at the moment, keep em coming.
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I went a walk from Elterwater and over Lingmoor today when I came across this little fella in the woods. At first I could hear it but couldn't see it as it was that small! I think it must have fallen out of the nest as it couldn't fly at all. which from a photographic point of view was a good thing (I know, very selfish of me!). The parents were still feeding it though and although I managed to get some photos of this, they aren't very good as I only had a 200mm lense to hand and jst couldn't get close enough and the lighting wasn't good. Anyway after a good feed the little blighter was tired and decided to have a power nap! I was able to sneak up on it and took this one from just a few feet away! I hope he makes it anyway!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5782105301_37c06e0073_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/)
Young Blue Tit having a nap (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
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I went a walk from Elterwater and over Lingmoor today when I came across this little fella in the woods. At first I could hear it but couldn't see it as it was that small! I think it must have fallen out of the nest as it couldn't fly at all. which from a photographic point of view was a good thing (I know, very selfish of me!). The parents were still feeding it though and although I managed to get some photos of this, they aren't very good as I only had a 200mm lense to hand and jst couldn't get close enough and the lighting wasn't good. Anyway after a good feed the little blighter was tired and decided to have a power nap! I was able to sneak up on it and took this one from just a few feet away! I hope he makes it anyway!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5782105301_37c06e0073_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/)
Young Blue Tit having a nap (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
OOps! Sorry I seem to have quoted myself!!! And its reply No. 666!!! That's not good :-\
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That is an amazing shot Cragster! I love it! know how he feels O0 O0
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Awww it looks like she's got her feather boa on ;D O0
Nice photo Cragster O0
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Stunning photo Cragster O0
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Two insects humping each other, but made to look like one they ar so well lined up!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/5793272211_d2e8e071e0_z.jpg)
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Chill-axing
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5793295413_11263bd53b_z.jpg)
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The bonking insects are cool O0 haha!
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Just love that pic of the blue tit Cragster - never seen anything like it O0
The one of the sheep is great too Ruth O0
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There are some absolutely stunning pictures on here but I keep coming back and looking at you baby tit picture Cragster, it is a-bleeding-mazing, have you thought of sending it into the RSPB mag or the BBC or a picture library or something (I have no idea of how you do any of those things it just seems to good not to share wider) Im really grateful that you posted it here.
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Two insects humping each other, but made to look like one they ar so well lined up!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/5793272211_d2e8e071e0_z.jpg)
Great photo Ruth! :D
What you have there are Garden Tiger Beetles (cicindella campestris), a species of ground beetle that loves hot sunny places. The heat gets 'em in the mood! ;)
Tracey :)
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5782105301_37c06e0073_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/)
What a fantastic shot! I agree with Susie - you really must take things further with it Cragster O0
What about the Countryfile Calendar competition? There's a 'Bird' category or maybe he would be better suited to the 'In all weathers' category, as he looks like he's huddled against the cold/wind/rain!
Tracey :)
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This little Shield Bug species on my arm is the nymph of a Forest Bug (Pentotoma rufipes). O0
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Flowers_June_023.jpg)
And this is a Male Banded Demoiselle.... 8)
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/Kent_May_2011_037.jpg)
While this is a Teneral female White-legged Damselfly.... O0
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/511/02-Dragonfly-Thingy-30May-2011.jpg)
Tracey :)
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This little Shield Bug species on my arm is the nymph of a Forest Bug (Pentotoma rufipes). O0
Ah, Pentotoma - I'd recognise him on a dark night with my shades on!
While this is a Teneral female White-legged Damselfly.... O0
Indeed, you mean Platycnemis pennipes do you not? ;D
Yeah, yeah - I confess I googled it!!!
Brilliant pictures, Tracey - your such a good bug*er ;) ;) ;)
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this little fella dropped out of the tree and on to me hand while i was enjoying the sun in the back garden
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/DSCF4008.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/DSCF4007.jpg)
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Yum! ;D
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Yum! ;D
yum indeed but You'd need a few of them Deb's as this one was less than a cm ;D
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yum indeed but You'd need a few of them Deb's as this one was less than a cm ;D
Just a waffer-thin snack then, a starter perhaps before the Ortolan main course. ;D
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I went a walk from Elterwater and over Lingmoor today when I came across this little fella in the woods. At first I could hear it but couldn't see it as it was that small! I think it must have fallen out of the nest as it couldn't fly at all. which from a photographic point of view was a good thing (I know, very selfish of me!). The parents were still feeding it though and although I managed to get some photos of this, they aren't very good as I only had a 200mm lense to hand and jst couldn't get close enough and the lighting wasn't good. Anyway after a good feed the little blighter was tired and decided to have a power nap! I was able to sneak up on it and took this one from just a few feet away! I hope he makes it anyway!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5782105301_37c06e0073_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/)
Young Blue Tit having a nap (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5782105301/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
This pic is incredible - I'd be so chuffed I'd captured this image O0
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Thanks for the comments on the blue tit photo, I added it to the flickr springwatch page, there are some seriously good wildlife shots on there! I guess I could enter it in the countryfile competition, I have thought about entering a couple of photos anyway, after all you never know!! ;D
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I went for an evening stroll up Nicky Nook yesterday evening and the weather was glorious. I managed to get this shot of a young meadow pipit by crawling through the grass to creep up on it as I only had a 200mm lense. I managed to get to with 3-4 metres before it flew off.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5798989185_158acdee98_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5798989185/)
Meadow Pipit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41548841@N08/5798989185/) by Si_1975 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41548841@N08/), on Flickr
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Love your Meadow Pipit cragster.
Speaking of Nicky Nook I couldn't get up my usual route tonight !
You shall not pass :o
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2hi1lci.jpg)
He was a 'Big Lad' so I decided to let him win on this occasion ;D ( sorry he's out of focus slightly :( )
(http://i55.tinypic.com/23lld38.jpg)
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Beautiful Meadow Pipit, Cragster - I love the way even so-called "boring" birds (LBJ's) are really stunning when you get close. You did well to stalk him so effectively!
Nomad I would have retreated too - certainly wouldn't have had the b*lls to cross that stile! :o
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We saw these Highland Calves on a recent walk up Arnside Knott.....
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/0537-0038Small.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Spotted on friday evenings walk: :o
(http://static.pixelpipe.com/f9be0796-d7e7-47b2-baa8-d6e4b6663811_m.jpg)
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Spotted on friday evenings walk: :o
(http://static.pixelpipe.com/f9be0796-d7e7-47b2-baa8-d6e4b6663811_m.jpg)
:o Buzz buzz! :D
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A few from Langdale
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4026.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4037.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4038.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4040.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4025.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4175.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4180.jpg)
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After a nice walk through Cressbrook Dale in the peaks last week, we stopped for lunch at Water-cum-jolly where five of these cute balls of fluff were swimming :)
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I know I posted these else where on this site but thought I would post em here aswell.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/5817802705_21e3dc2175_z.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/5818366726_90268ec517_z.jpg)
I love hairy cows they are awesome :)
I am told that horns pointing up = cow, horns down = bull
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/5815701658_d04b73233f_z.jpg)
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great photos here ! O0 O0 O0
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Baby bunny in Tideswell Dale....Awwww :D
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/David_walks_002.jpg)
Tracey :)
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The Mullien moth caterpillar....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/513/David_walks_009.jpg)
And a Meadow Grasshopper nymph!...
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/David_walks_011.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Wow Tracey - wish I had your photography skills O0 (the wildlife and flower knowledge would be a big help to me too ;D )
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Spotted this little chap on the shores of Derwent Water a couple of weeks ago.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/30c36lc.jpg)
Thanks Rich.
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Good job I was there to point him out to you, or you would have missed him (or her) ;D
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Cracking Rich O0 . Good to see you're active on here again.
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Few recent piccies - mostly linked by a watery theme.....
Marshside RSPB Bird Reserve near Southport:
Handsome Avocets still about. I tried to lighten this up enough to see its eye - against the black of the head it's very tricky!
(http://i55.tinypic.com/1445ve8.jpg)
Avocet chick ... survivor! There have been quite a few apparently, but they mostly get "taken" by the gulls. It's the circle of life, I guess!!
This one is old enough to have learn the side-to-side sweeping of the bill for feeding, which is a trade mark of Avocets.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2yvnubm.jpg)
As Redshanks go, this one is truly red!
(http://i51.tinypic.com/t5hfl0.jpg)
Just across the road was the non-watery photo-op: a Whitethroat catching insects in the bushes.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/dd1ftf.jpg)
Then a few from the back end of our recent Ullapool trip when we took a RIB out to the Summer Isles - the highlight was getting up close to a colony of common seals, who seemed pretty bored with the whole affair!
Don't mind me, I'm off to the fish shop...
(http://i55.tinypic.com/s1t9cg.jpg)
[censored]**y tourists again!
(http://i55.tinypic.com/4uul50.jpg)
Is that you, Alan? Alan?
(http://i51.tinypic.com/35aofti.jpg)
Happy sunny days - maybe we'll get some more yet!!
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Brilliant Docpaul - love the pic with the whitethroat O0
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Really enjoyed your latest photos, thanks Paul O0
Tracey :)
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just looked through all the 47 pages some beautiful photos so thought i would add to them
(http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk399/cadboy_photos/Basingstokecanal4611040.jpg)
(http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk399/cadboy_photos/Basingstokecanal4611080.jpg)
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Brilliant photography DP and you to Walksalot 78, and by the way ,welcome to the forum .
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Thank you Exit5man Some very welcoming people here .
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Love your photos Paul!
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My daughter spotted this wood pigeon in the pouring rain on our fence earlier. It was raining so hard drain covers were pushing up on the surrounding roads. The pigeon had retracted in it's neck and was looking well and truly [censored] off. Serves it right for eating my brassicas.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5916603386_f11dbd3d86_z.jpg)
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My daughter spotted this wood pigeon in the pouring rain on our fence earlier. It was raining so hard drain covers were pushing up on the surrounding roads. The pigeon had retracted in it's neck and was looking well and truly [censored] off. Serves it right for eating my brassicas.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5916603386_f11dbd3d86_z.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Encountered these two on our walk last weekend
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/chas_41_uk/Downham%20and%20Sawley%20Abbey%203rd%20July%202011/IMGP0011.jpg)
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This hen came to see what we were doing, spotted the bbq stuff and scarpered pretty sharpish ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Cadair%20Idris/Cader%20Idris%203-7-11/DSCF4430.jpg)
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Ha, that one made me smile!
Here's one of a Damselfly - had trouble trying to get a photo of them actually sat still! Luckily I had my wet socks on as I'd been swimming so got one eventually :)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5916207037_dcac813b10_z.jpg)
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That's a lovely photo Ruth O0
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Ha, that one made me smile!
Here's one of a Damselfly - had trouble trying to get a photo of them actually sat still! Luckily I had my wet socks on as I'd been swimming so got one eventually :)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5916207037_dcac813b10_z.jpg)
It's not on your brassicas is it?? ???
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Lol nope, it was in the river. Annoyingly my camera was in the wrong mode when I took it so the greens are far too vivid..
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Lol nope, it was in the river. Annoyingly my camera was in the wrong mode when I took it so the greens are far too vivid..
oh I dunno, it makes the Damselfly really stand out, but I cant work out how the wet socks helped with making it sit still :-\
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oh I dunno, it makes the Damselfly really stand out, but I cant work out how the wet socks helped with making it sit still :-\
You know, I was wondering exactly that, but didn't like to ask ............................. :-\
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Maybe that was all she was wearing. ;D ;D
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Stunning shot Ruthr! you should wear wet socks more often! ;)
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Maybe that was all she was wearing. ;D ;D
Cheeky! Wet socks meant I could wander about along the river bank in the river rather than trying to balance over the bank to take photos :)
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This hen came to see what we were doing, spotted the bbq stuff and scarpered pretty sharpish ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Cadair%20Idris/Cader%20Idris%203-7-11/DSCF4430.jpg)
is that a campsite near pennistone? sorry the name escapes me.
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Ha, that one made me smile!
Here's one of a Damselfly - had trouble trying to get a photo of them actually sat still! Luckily I had my wet socks on as I'd been swimming so got one eventually :)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5916207037_dcac813b10_z.jpg)
what a cracking photo O0
Donna
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Cheeky! Wet socks meant I could wander about along the river bank in the river rather than trying to balance over the bank to take photos :)
Ah .... now I understand! ;D ;D ;D
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is that a campsite near pennistone? sorry the name escapes me.
No mate http://www.hafoddywyllcampsite.co.uk/
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Think this is a dragonfly, had to try and capture it just for the colour!
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No mate http://www.hafoddywyllcampsite.co.uk/
Thanks, that was going to bug me!
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Think this is a dragonfly, had to try and capture it just for the colour!
It's actually a Damselfly - so you were pretty close!
A Common Blue, BTW!
Tracey :)
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8) seeing as EVERYONE we meet seems to love her, and as I've just spent a small fortune on a posh camera :-\
Here's my bestest friend in the whole wide world; Daisy
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn71/bubbles2482/005-1.jpg)
Very happy with the new camera too :) I've a lot to learn about photography though, and how to get the most out of a digital camera.
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Here's my bestest friend in the whole wide world; Daisy
Very happy with the new camera too :) I've a lot to learn about photography though, and how to get the most out of a digital camera.
Looking at this portrait of Daisy I would not agree that you have a lot to learn about photography ... taking a photo with love will always show that love and you really do not have to and are not able to learn about taking photos filled with love, no technical parameteres can convey it...
Beautiful photo! O0
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Looking at this portrait of Daisy I would not agree that you have a lot to learn about photography ... taking a photo with love will always show that love and you really do not have to and are not able to learn about taking photos filled with love, no technical parameteres can convey it...
Beautiful photo! O0
Oh! Thankyou :) My dad's into photography in a big way but I've never really bothered until now, maybe seeing hundreds of his photo's over the years has developed an "eye" for what's right.
Looking forward to getting out and seeing what I can do now, just a shame I've got to work :( (I work very late, 16:30 - 01:30ish tonight).
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Daisy sure is gorgeous! 8)
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Here are some from the Dales meet weekend just gone
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2qltvvc.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/8x0klh.jpg)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/xepkk3.jpg)
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Nice lil bird
(http://i53.tinypic.com/14tocuu.jpg)
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Awwww :)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/1zqexzp.jpg)
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Which camera did you get Sleepy ?
Daisy is gorgeous by the way.
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It's actually a Damselfly - so you were pretty close!
A Common Blue, BTW!
Tracey :)
Thanks for the steer Tracey - wildlife is not my specialist subject but i'm learning O0
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Which camera did you get Sleepy ?
Daisy is gorgeous by the way.
It's a fujifilm s2950, ok not as pricey as I made it sound and I'm no expert on cameras but I'm well and truly chuffed :) does panaramic shots too which I'm looking forward to trying 8)
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waiting for more of your photos Sleepy! O0
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What a great thread and some fantastic photos. Here are three of my favourites. Sorry there are more birds.
Cormorant on the Wye between Symonds Yat and Welsh Bicknor. If you've never seen one, they are huge.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/SidAndBob/Forum/IMG_0753800x600.jpg)
Sheep on Graig Syfyrddin near Grosmont.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/SidAndBob/Forum/IMG_0791800x600.jpg)
I'm sure there are plenty of you who know where this was taken.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/SidAndBob/Forum/IMG_4796800x600.jpg)
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Love your photos skirrid! O0
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Awwww :)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/1zqexzp.jpg)
That little person is just way too cute :smitten: . Look at those tiny little nails!
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it is :)
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World's biggest frog:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5945589391_cb76d505cb_o.jpg)
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The Golden Fleece :D
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8572/goldenfleece.jpg)
A Texel Tup one evening in the past week. I'm sure he was just warming in the late sun. Taken in the field in front of our house, didnt even have to get my boots on to get this. O0
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This is Bob (my dog) jumping over Dog Leap on Cleeve Hill above Cheltenham. I got a bit lucky as it only took one take.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/SidAndBob/Forum/DogLeap800x600.jpg)
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Just rescued this moth from my garage. Anyone (tracey ;) ) know what it's called? Can't find it in my Collins pocket guide ::)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/10zd7af.jpg)
(http://i52.tinypic.com/nnmwj7.jpg)
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Seems we have a "mothy" theme emerging here!! This outsized character found its way through a downstairs window while I was watching TV tonight - so big I thought a bat had flown in at first!!
(http://i51.tinypic.com/28hptes.jpg)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/11idfzn.jpg)
ukmoths.org.uk produced this after a search under keywords "orange + brown"
2452 Red Underwing Catocala nupta (Linnaeus, 1767) Wingspan 65-75 mm.
One of the larger British moths, this species is quite common in the southern half of Britain, and is gradually increasing its range northwards.
It flies in August and September, and comes freely to both light and sugar.
The larva feeds on willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus). Well, I can tell 'em it's reached Manchester anyway!!
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Heres something you don't see every day !! A magical experience on the Isle of Skye.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Skye%202011/CSC_8633.jpg)
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Stunning photo - just don't like the way it's looking at me................
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Don't often get to see these close up in daylight.
Just photographed on the back wall of my house. Does anyone know which species?
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6059026498_254d4f7075_b_d.jpg)
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Hi Martin,
Not 100%....but I'd say it's a Serotine Bat. Will check my ref books, just to be sure.
Tracey :)
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Hi Martin,
Not 100%....but I'd say it's a Serotine Bat. Will check my ref books, just to be sure.
Tracey :)
Thanks Tracey - guessed you would know the answer.
Whatever it is [was] it has now gone to bat heaven. :(
I went back later for another look, and it had fallen off the wall and was lying motionless on the ground. I'd thought it was odd it being out in broad daylight.
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Is that a little metal ring on its back leg?
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Here's a few of my favourites:
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/Animal%20Pics/FarSawrey0722.jpg)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/Animal%20Pics/BolemLake1654.jpg)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/Animal%20Pics/DSC01119.jpg)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/Animal%20Pics/DSC01147.jpg)
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/RhylAirshow2011894.jpg)
Perigrine Falcon .Barkby Beach, Prestatyn ,last week .Had the shock of my life when it landed about a hundred yards in front of me .Got the camera out of the bag and got as close as i could before it flew off .
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Here's a few of my favourites:
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/Animal%20Pics/FarSawrey0722.jpg)
Love this photo Gilly O0 Would make a great Caption Comp !
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Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D
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Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D
Oh
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Like many before me, I really really like this thread. I have an interest in all things wildlife - plants and animals, and love to see and learn. I was surprised there wasn't a single Herdwick amongst all the sheep though, Beatrix Potter would be outraged. So herewith.
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I was surprised there wasn't a single Herdwick amongst all the sheep though, Beatrix Potter would be outraged. So herewith.
Yep, I love Herdwicks too. Here's a few more:
https://picasaweb.google.com/mhr1952/HerdwickSheep?authkey=Gv1sRgCO6WiOi62Jqy8QE# (https://picasaweb.google.com/mhr1952/HerdwickSheep?authkey=Gv1sRgCO6WiOi62Jqy8QE#)
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Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D
Yep, and it's a female too! ;)
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Here's a Red Deer fawn seen whilst walking on the Suffolk Coast a few weeks ago. O0
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6064528627_8cd6f794b4.jpg)
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This spider was approx 9 inches from front to back - and was dangling over our table in a road side cafe in Yangshou
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1p53TdEgEV7hVO4RQ0UPvcU1Tef7hNko4NwxLbUdOttPgkO8idWYh5wtdUx1xNrDIra-RQQRw7IwM/spider1.jpg?psid=1)
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1p53TdEgEV7hVRoATf4J7dEEY0p0_UwJ_TkzhNtHzuJGotn1Up8PP9soQs_Gzu3cSwyMLquxuESrI/spider2.jpg?psid=1)
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A Butterfly @ Jinshanling - We saw lots of large butterflies in China - but very few of them ever settled.
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1plJt1YnhZoktPToFXC6yieti6HQckwdZu5mHDP8wTq9uyQSa9tefpbDRq0NGtJ3iKQDWlqoqxC9o/but1.jpg?psid=1)
A Millipede(?) @ Jinshanling - Just as the storm was starting these were every where !
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pjX6AbsbR-KoubkziboUF-3wJHbR6Js34WRFHkdmAStXwQ1U3xnrnb6Sg1g-JFCmnOUURvS84l20/milli.jpg?psid=1)
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A Red Panda, Giant Panda and a Cicada (noisy bugs!) all from Chengdu Panda Research Base
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pcqhWx5z4TYbckIb067Zju4FNtcXO7Bnp2ZzbEvyThYbvNrTq7dS8JUiSYPu_vboZiGQxGiDMC6E/redpanda.jpg?psid=1)
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1p9CBsjzHp1nKLn-pB7BQbfxmLzG5IDJGqDirS8S2-iTQ3hfwshbZUiga4u4R95h3iM4-RcmHBB8g/gpanda.jpg?psid=1)
(https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pXCpUA8vB91x3667-i-1G-Bf9U4THlnu_wt1tkKmX11404NuUpQogAbnCduJOvMgJES77eYkVodU/cicada.jpg?psid=1)
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Some cracking photos being posted lately folks! O0
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a large caterpillar on the Long Mynd last weekend
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Chuch%20Stretton/DSCF4796.jpg)
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Awwwe that red panda is georgeous O0
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Awwwe that red panda is georgeous O0
Doesn't look impressed though ::)
Mind you, I don't think I would be if one parent was a fox the other a raccoon ;D
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Awwwe that red panda is georgeous O0
My maine coon cat Keira is beautiful, though don't let her big green eyes fool you into thinking she is cute and cuddly ::)
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I've been told I have big green eyes too :D
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I've been told I have big green eyes too :D
;D ;D ;D ;D and are you a Saber Tooth Tiger in disguise like Keira??
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Lovely pics - here is a lady we met yesterday on our walk From Ampleforth ......
(http://i53.tinypic.com/34866uu.jpg)
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Just caught this in my empty beer glass [now safely liberated outside]
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6106799435_24ec64d95f_b_d.jpg)
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ooooeerrugh! shivers down spine.
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(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Waterfall119.jpg)
Chaffinch ay Llyn Vyrnwy.
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Hate the spider picture, but love the birdie one O0
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I took this picture on 5th Jun. Aren't they lovely.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cPim5i7TwNE/TmzP6_MsFFI/AAAAAAAAAf4/SKLrluF-428/s640/004%252520Mute%252520Swan.JPG)
And I was so pleased to see them all again today, with mum and dad this time.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S1glm5cf-Z8/TmzPEW2H1VI/AAAAAAAAAfs/DHgQtJnWKEs/s576/swans.JPG)
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Taken in South Lakes Animal Park last week - what a gorgeous guy!
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/South%20Lakes%20Animal%20Park/DSC01410.jpg)
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Lovely pic Gilly....but that fence doesn't look too strong to me :o
Maybe you should take him home to sort some Lurchers out O0
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Lovely pic Gilly....but that fence doesn't look too strong to me :o
Maybe you should take him home to sort some Lurchers out O0
I'll bet he would scare the living daylights out of the beggars, wonder if they'll let me borrow him?!
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Brilliant photo. He ain't half a poser though.
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He's saying; "Yes, you may bask in my awesomeness"
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Once I get back from my next wee jaunt (starting tomorrow for a week), I'll post up some pics of my gorgeous wee baby.
An 11 yr old, 17'1 chestnut gelding, Irish Sports Horse. In the stable he's a real gentleman, in the dressage ring, he's an absolute beauty, in the Jumps arena he's mental but calm between the mental stages..................on the xcountry course, you might aswell just beat yourself around the brains with a stick, it's safer and you'll do less damage to yourself!! lol
With regards to that big beast of a lion....I hadn't actually thought about the state of that fence but yep, you're right, it is a wee bitty flimsy!!
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That will be nice to see jonnya - this is the first time for 27 years I have been horseless :( . I'm looking forward to a much, much easier winter but seeing your pics will be GREAT!
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Taken in South Lakes Animal Park last week - what a gorgeous guy!
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l589/gillian100/South%20Lakes%20Animal%20Park/DSC01410.jpg)
Oh my word - without any shadow of a doubt this guy knows just how impressive he is. If this man spoke, you would listen ;D .
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That will be nice to see jonnya - this is the first time for 27 years I have been horseless :( . I'm looking forward to a much, much easier winter but seeing your pics will be GREAT!
Aw, sorry to hear that :( mind, like you say, an easier winter awaits. Last Xmas morning I was out trudging around at 6 in the morning, with -11c sorting the horses out and the last thing on my mind was "Ho, ho, ho"
Hope you're not horseless for long, if our paths ever cross, you'd be more than welcome to have a play on the psycho. He's the great grandson of Nijinsky (Lester Ps' horse from the 70s) and I definately think he was cut quite late, so mix in the Nijinsky blood line with something that thinks it's a stallion and you get a bit of a mad mix!!
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Oh my word - without any shadow of a doubt this guy knows just how impressive he is. If this man spoke, you would listen ;D .
It must be great to just ooze that much confidence and raw sex appeal. Of course, he has the benefit of massive teeth and claws just for a little intimidation. I couldn't take my eyes off the poser!
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Aw, sorry to hear that :( mind, like you say, an easier winter awaits. Last Xmas morning I was out trudging around at 6 in the morning, with -11c sorting the horses out and the last thing on my mind was "Ho, ho, ho"
Hope you're not horseless for long, if our paths ever cross, you'd be more than welcome to have a play on the psycho. He's the great grandson of Nijinsky (Lester Ps' horse from the 70s) and I definately think he was cut quite late, so mix in the Nijinsky blood line with something that thinks it's a stallion and you get a bit of a mad mix!!
Thanks very much :D . I've had ex racehorses for quite a few years now so yep, know who Nijinsky is.
I'm not sure I'll get myself another horse, at the moment I can't imagine that I will. - It is so difficult trying to do anything else (like go to walks/meet ups further away from home / go away for weekends) that made me come to a very difficult decision. It was immensely hard but I am pleased I made the choice and Connor is in a fantastic home.
Will look forward to seeing your pics when you are back :)
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Here's a few from a family visit to Chester Zoo in August. :)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i462/carolina2k9/Animals/P1040177.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i462/carolina2k9/Animals/New_P1040209.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i462/carolina2k9/Animals/New_P1040127.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i462/carolina2k9/Animals/New_P1040104.jpg)
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I love the Meerkats and the baby Elephant :)
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Bears & Wolves
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130450.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130450.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130529.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130529.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130908.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130908.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130915.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130915.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131630-1.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131630-1.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131731.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131731.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-132233.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-132233.jpg)
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Bears & Wolves
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130450.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130450.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130529.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130529.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130908.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130908.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130915.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-130915.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131630-1.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131630-1.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131731.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-131731.jpg)
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-132233.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/nature/bears%2C-wolves-and-bison/20101001-132233.jpg)
Cool. O0 Not your average walkabout in the british isles ;D
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wow, bears n wolves-fab pics :)
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It's a cheat of course :-[ the photo's are at Juraparc (http://www.juraparc.ch/). The big bear is Georges who's father to the two cubs, male bears can be a threat even to their own offspring so he was turfed out to stay with the wolves for a while. I had a project to do for an exam that needed some photo's and I decided to drop by and take those myself.
They have this week introduced a male lynx as part of a Swiss breeding/exchange program and I'm keen to see him although he's reported to be fairly elusive. It's their second attempt at this.
They had a pregnant female called Aisha two years back. They built a very special enclosure for her with high walls and electric fences, in fact built by a friend of a friend of ours, and assembled the press to to greet her. Aisha took one look at them and decided to stage her own "reintroduction" and cleared the wall and electric fences and took off. She's been sighted and all the indications are she's successfully reared her cubs in the wild. She's been spotted and photographed at a distance. (caution! fact coming up!) She was identified as the pattern of spots on the coat of a lynx is unique and an individual can be identified from 3 or 4 spots alone.
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Brilliant to see you back on here, Snowslider - how ya doing? (Sorry to thread-jack)
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Not the best pics but we suspected a cat had been helping itself to the dog food in the porch - turns out it wasn't a cat...
(http://i53.tinypic.com/i3xo1w.jpg)
but a badger
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2dltzdh.jpg)
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Brilliant to see you back on here, Snowslider - how ya doing? (Sorry to thread-jack)
busy ;D B&B going well, here's a photo with some "other animals" in the foreground to keep on topic :D
(http://swissmountainleader.com/gallery/var/resizes/Leysin-and-Area/Chalet-Epicea/DSC_0002.jpg?m=1316325636) (http://epicea.ch/en/photos/files/page13-1052-full.jpg)
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I put a couple of these in my HR (holiday report :D ) some time ago, but thought you may like to see some more!!??
Such happy memories.....White Tailed Sea Eagle :)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8632.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8634.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8635.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8636.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8637.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8638.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8639.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8640.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8641.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8642.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8643.jpg)
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Tryfan752/CSC_8645.jpg)
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Beautiful - that's one mean Flying Bedstead!! Great pics - were you on a special eagle trip like the ones they have off Mull?
Awesome! O0 O0 O0
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Nice Red Admiral in the back garden this afternoon
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6181850089_2f54edcfd1_b_d.jpg)
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Smashing photo crib goch O0
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Wow Martin - that's mint O0 I can't even get decent photos of inaminate objects never mind wildlife :-[
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Six-spot Burnet moth, Zygaena filipendulae, a day-flying moth
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/2011-mountains/2011-07-31-Tour-de-Mayen-and-Tour-de-Famelon/20110731-095739.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/2011-mountains/2011-07-31-Tour-de-Mayen-and-Tour-de-Famelon/20110731-095739.jpg)
slow worm, I did see an adder about hour later but I'd put my camera away
(http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/resizes/2011-mountains/2011-07-07-col-de-Tompey/20110707-095826.jpg) (http://SwissMountainLeader.com/gallery/var/albums/2011-mountains/2011-07-07-col-de-Tompey/20110707-095826.jpg)
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When i lived in a cottage in the country, i looked out the kitchen window and saw this Barn Owl in broad daylight.
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k528/ballface28/Picture008.jpg)
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When i lived in a cottage in the country, i looked out the kitchen window and saw this Barn Owl in broad daylight.
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k528/ballface28/Picture008.jpg)
A great shot. :)
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A few 'display' owls
Barn & Tawny owls
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5216.jpg)
Little & Barn Owls
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5218.jpg)
European Eagle Owl
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5219.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5217.jpg)
Canadian Geese
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5231.jpg)
Swans & Friends
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Windermere/DSCF5203.jpg)
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Seems this thread has slipped off the radar which is a shame as there are some fantastic pics in it
Free as a Bird
The image lacks detail and is heavily cropped but this is a shot for me if you like. One that I liked despite the obvious deficiencies.
Its always a shame when you catch a shot you like but the IQ isn't good enough. I still like it though and hope you do as well
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6298027115_e901f46eeb_z.jpg)
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Thanks Willow. I love this thread too, and your picture. Class! O0
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Walking past the local Llama farm ....
(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g387/tabbycat33/P1030386-2.jpg)
Then Big Ears ( Rosie ) came over ...
(http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g387/tabbycat33/P1030388.jpg)
Christmas day 2010, Pre dinner walk , Moel Y Gest Porthmadog .
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Brilliant. Was'nt there anyone else around to show your new xmas present too. : - )
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Woody. ;) Not a great quality image as was taken through our living room window during todays high winds & rain, but great to be so close to such lovely looking birds. :)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Nantglyn/DSC_8896.jpg)
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Love it!! O0 O0
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Went for a short walk along the dunes at Horsey Gap on the Norfolk coast earlier in the week and was pleased to see the Grey Seals on the beach with over 300 pups.
Here's a taster and some more pictures on my flickr page.
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/dave_m156/IMG_1840.jpg)
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/dave_m156/IMG_1587.jpg)
and the weather wasn't too bad either for the time of year which was a bonus.
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Aww! Such cute water badgers ;) ;D
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Aww! Such cute water badgers ;) ;D
;D ;D Just don't mention Badgers - you'll scare poor Donna.
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;D ;D Just don't mention Badgers - you'll scare poor Donna.
Lovely photo's David your so lucky to see them, I've seen them from my friends yacht off the estuary near me sunning themselves on the sand banks...
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Hi David :)
Lovely piccies! 8) O0
Tracey :)
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Love those seal shots, I just keep coming back to look at them again O0
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Blimey David!!!! I was at Horsey Dunes last week and there was one seal pup up on the beach on his own, I didnt know what to do as he was all alone, I phoned the Seal Hospital at Winterton and they told me they were aware of him and he'd been there for 2 days but his mum was coming daily to bring him down to the water to feed him then bringing him back up the beach. Gorgeous pics thanks :)
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this is one of my favourites, taken during a walk near Loch Ness
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4009/5121646276_8278d90e4f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steverawlins/5121646276/)
Wild Deer at Loch Ness (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steverawlins/5121646276/) by sabroc.co.uk (http://www.flickr.com/people/steverawlins/), on Flickr
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Beautiful O0
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Lovely shot Sabroc O0
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Sabroc, lovely shot.
You should be printing your own Christmas cards.
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After hunting for a while, this little cutie had a bit of a rest quite close to the car.... 8)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378930_323338644351563_100000262904616_1199065_271262885_n.jpg)
For those who don't know their owls, it's a Short Eared one! Taken at Capel Fleet (Kent), yesterday! :D
Tracey :)
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Beautiful, Tracey O0
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male and female siberian tiger at dartmoor zoo
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/rorkesdrift/dartmoorzoonov2011053.jpg)
dwarf sunglow boa
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/rorkesdrift/sunglowandsalmonhetboa002.jpg)
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Lovely pics Gary. I was thinking the other day, would I prefer to stroke a polar bear or a tiger :-\ :o
How about you?
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what would i prefer to stroke, 2 beautifull animals, to be honest i have not got the bottle to stroke either :( , but if i was made it would be a tiger one of my fav animals
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Brilliant photo's Tracey and Gary . O0 Not forgetting yours Sabroc .Thats brilliant too . O0
Keep em coming.
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After hunting for a while, this little cutie had a bit of a rest quite close to the car.... 8)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378930_323338644351563_100000262904616_1199065_271262885_n.jpg)
For those who don't know their owls, it's a Short Eared one! Taken at Capel Fleet (Kent), yesterday! :D
Tracey :)
Love it Tracey! O0
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Thanks! :)
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that is a cracking photo of the owl
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Some really good pics, Sabroc yours is superb, nicely captured winter scene. O0
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Not really a photo but wasn't sure where to put this;
Polar bear cub in Denmark.So, sweet. I want one!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16295287 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16295287)
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A little arctic fox and it's dinner.
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Gorgeous photo of the short eared owl - was it in the wild Tracey? Fantastic - I only ever seem to see owls as silent blurs at dusk.
WyeWalker
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Gorgeous photo of the short eared owl - was it in the wild Tracey? Fantastic - I only ever seem to see owls as silent blurs at dusk.
WyeWalker
Hi WW,
Yes, the SE Owl was one of three we were watching at Capel Fleet Raptor viewpoint on Sheppy, Kent.
There are a fair few on Sheppy ATM and they'll be around all Winter.
Capel Fleet is one of the best locations in England to see BOP (apparently). On the same day, we watched a couple of Marsh Harriers hunting but missed the Merlins by an hour or so.
Tracey :)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381844_10150638029608502_509553501_12166916_713157872_n.jpg)
Mr magpie after our lunch today!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394078_10150638029968502_509553501_12166921_848028756_n.jpg)
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that is a very very good photo of the magpie ruth, if it dark tawny owls come to the back of my garden if it is dark, i have to call them to get that close
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Cheers Gary - we stopped for lunch and I turned around and it was right behind us, took advantage of the good zoom on my compact camera - case of right time, right place! I've not seen one be so bolshy before, as soon as we'd walked off after lunch it was straight in there to hoover up our crumbs!
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i have just been reading my reply, gawd i made a mess of that ;D , and i have not been drinking :-[
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2 photos of a very good example of a male albino boa ( kahl strain )
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/rorkesdrift/albinoboa28dec2011002.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/rorkesdrift/albinoboa28dec2011004.jpg)
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Well these little chappies are a tad smaller than Ruth's magnificent magpie, and wouldn't stand much chance with Gary's boa ...
but it was nice to see 'em yesterday at the top on Winter Hill in the west Pennines. Didn't have me big lens wimme, and anyway the light was not up to much - but a sweet pair of Snow Buntings were braving t'elements and causing a diversion for a good few bird fanciers. O0
(http://i43.tinypic.com/crst5.jpg)
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A lovely sight Paul O0
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Lovely Docpaul...lovely!
O0 O0
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it is very good that you managed that photo at all, well done, a very pretty bird
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Welsh Pony on Black Hill.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Black%20Hill%20and%20the%20Cats%20Back/2011_0313BlackHill_Xmas110067.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Black%20Hill%20and%20the%20Cats%20Back/2011_0313BlackHill_Xmas110066.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Kings%20Wood%20and%20Long%20Hill%20nr%20Monmouth/2012_0106KingsWood0063.jpg)
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After looking through the bird book am I right in thinking these are Red Legged Partridge ? I saw the birds in Bowland a few days ago but the RSPB web site show them mainly resident on the East coast ?
(http://i41.tinypic.com/4t1q0z.jpg)
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Hi Nomad, :)
Yes, definitely RL Partridge. They were introduced to Britain in the 1600s by Charles II, who brought them over from France to be used as 'target practice'. How nice! ::)
I've seen them here in the Peaks a few times and they are certainly more widespread than they used to be. Attractive birds, IMO.
Apparently, they out number the Grey Partridge now and have been blamed for the decline in the latter - although, as with other subjects, there is a lack of evidence to support this.
Tracey :)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/DragonFly.jpg)
A Dragonfly of some sort taken in the summer. Credit for this one goes to Mrs Peapod
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/BlueTit3.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/BlueTit2.jpg)
This little Blue Tit flew into one of our windows and stunned itself, so we picked it up out of harm's way until it was ready to fly away. Too good a photo opportunity to pass up.
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I took this photo of a buzzard earlier in the year - and I'm hoping someone might be able to help my understand what happened. We were walking along quite happily, in a green land in Herefordshire, when all of a sudden there was a crash - and this buzzard landed right in front of us. We were as shocked as the buzzard was. Do you think it was trying to catch something and miscalculated? Was is still a trainee as far as flying is concerned? Any light anyone can shed would be most welcome...............
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Sorry should have been a green 'lane'....................teach me to preview before I post..............
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Great picture WW. What camera did you use to snap that?? I've got a Fuji Finepix S100FS. I've taken some good pics with it, but don't think I do it justice sometimes.
As for explanations about why the Buzzard acted as it did, I can offer none. Perhaps it wanted to be famous?? ;D
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Love the buzzard picture, WW - great to be so close to one, whatever the explanation. Maybe he was manwatching?
This little guy hardly stood still enough to get a picture - at the feeding station at our local birding hotspot, Pennington Flash.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/av6azm.jpg)
Long Tailed Tit.
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Loving this thread
Theres some excellent photographs on here O0
heres one of a Mountain Hare I nearly fell over
this Autumn in Longdendale
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s501/peakdistricthusky/Castleton/hare.jpg)
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I took the following pics at the Birds of Prey Centre in Newent, but I can't identify the birds from the pics I took, so I'm hoping some of the keen ornithologists on here could help.
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0173.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0125.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0122.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0118.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0115.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0109.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0102.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0098.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0086.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0082.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0080.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0079.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0073.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0069.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0043.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0019-1.jpg)
Thanks
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Well, the last one's a Kestrel! ;) ;D
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Yeah, thanks for that Sunny, clever clogs!! ::)
I had to check as all the "name" tags didn't seem to match the birds ;D
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Fab pictures, PP21 O0 I love #12 - do you think it could be a Gyr Falcon?
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Possibly Paul, it definitely looks like a falcon of sorts, but honestly I don't know. :)
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Just googled it Paul, definite resemblance of a Gyr Falcon. Thanks for the spot O0
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Paul, more of the pics of the birds can be found at the link below, just didn't want to flood the forum.
http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/ (http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/)
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Risking "thread drift" here towards "What about other birds?"...... :o
Today's pleasant amble round Pennington Flash, our local beauty/birding spot was really good - lots to see and hear.
This beauty stood out well against the colourful Dogwood twigs - pity so far away across the water.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2rzrp1e.jpg)
The relatively rare Willow Tit is a regular here, but hard to catch still enough for a picture!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/43j4i.jpg)
For a real splash of colour, hard to beat a Bullfich, and this guy has attitude, too!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/14y4g6.jpg)
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Brilliant docpaul O0 O0
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Very good Doc P. All I can offer from today are two headless Swans :o
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ycX5JzNKbRM/TyBAtUI9RXI/AAAAAAAAM3k/lxIHkbFM76o/s800/IMAGE_1000002852.JPG?gl=GB)
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No heads, Tony but great lighting! O0
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Nice one squirrel . This guy's a regular in our garden >:(. Here he is today looking guilty after raiding the nuts again.
(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-56wv5uwJ7QI/TyBeoIJqCpI/AAAAAAAAM4I/EjfZ0f6RrWg/s1024/IMAGE_1000002902.JPG)
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I took the following pics at the Birds of Prey Centre in Newent, but I can't identify the birds from the pics I took, so I'm hoping some of the keen ornithologists on here could help.
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0173.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0125.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0122.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0118.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0115.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0109.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0102.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0098.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0086.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0082.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0080.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0079.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0073.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0069.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0043.jpg)
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0019-1.jpg)
Thanks
Pic No 1 is a Secratry Bird native to Africa
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Love the Bullfinch picture Paul. O0
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We came across these seals in Rhos-on-Sea while walking along the coast upto Little Orme. :)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o9gxw3.jpg)
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nice photo, how did you manage to get that close to the seals
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We made our way carefully down the cliff :)
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I like the explanations for my stunned buzzard! He didn't seem to be very happy for a manwatcher who had two specimens straight in front of him ( and a lurking dog). Fame seeker, maybe that's it.
Peapod21 - the camera's a Panasonic FZ38 - great for going from wide angle to zoom at a moment's notice.
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Little fella I found out on Epsom common today climbing his silk to get back in the tree.(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6790264781_0c42529d76_z.jpg)
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We saw plenty of these la'al chappies on the LCW yesterday....
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/KIDSTYPIKE/CockersandsKeeppartofWalk0640016_edited-1Small.jpg)
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
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Been watching at bit of a game in the garden this morning between a cat and squirrel. The squirrel was collecting grass for it's drey when a cat appeared on the scene as the squirrel was having spot of breakfast while a bullfinch was weighing it all up from the top branch ;D
Collecting grass
(http://i41.tinypic.com/106ztkj.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/70hpfn.jpg)
taking it back to the drey
(http://i40.tinypic.com/18evx1.jpg)
having a bite to eat
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2nsxfkp.jpg)
as some moggy appeared
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2ilfrc6.jpg)
so it took to the fence
(http://i39.tinypic.com/25f0wfa.jpg)
as the moggy got a bit close
(http://i40.tinypic.com/6ia5mw.jpg)
while all being watched by the Bullfinch, which is the first time I've spotted one (in fact there was two) in our garden O0
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2ajtmjq.jpg)
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Risking "thread drift" here towards "What about other birds?"...... :o
Today's pleasant amble round Pennington Flash, our local beauty/birding spot was really good - lots to see and hear.
This beauty stood out well against the colourful Dogwood twigs - pity so far away across the water.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2rzrp1e.jpg)
The relatively rare Willow Tit is a regular here, but hard to catch still enough for a picture!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/43j4i.jpg)
For a real splash of colour, hard to beat a Bullfich, and this guy has attitude, too!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/14y4g6.jpg)
Brilliant Docpaul O0 Not been to pennington for a few years, must rectify that one, but the last time we were there, there was a parrot knocking about but I can't remember what type and if it was an escaped one or someone just let it go :-\ Any idea about it?
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Brilliant Docpaul O0 Not been to pennington for a few years, must rectify that one, but the last time we were there, there was a parrot knocking about but I can't remember what type and if it was an escaped one or someone just let it go :-\ Any idea about it?
Norwegian Blue ? beautiful plumage ?
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Female Blackbird struggling with some "nice" bread
(http://i44.tinypic.com/al0kus.jpg)
And our resident squirrel looking all nice and cuddly ::)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/sq2ys7.jpg)
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Wow. Never seen this before
(http://i43.tinypic.com/ei45z9.jpg)
An unexpected side effect of the 2010 flooding in parts of Sindh, Pakistan, was that millions of spiders climbed up into the trees to escape the rising flood waters; because of the scale of the flooding and the fact that the water took so long to recede, many trees became cocooned in spiderwebs. People in the area had never seen this phenomenon before. (Courtesy: National Geographic)
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OMG! Amazingly weird! :o
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OMG! Amazingly weird! :o
Isn't there a moth that does that to tree's here ususally in cemetries?
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Isn't there a moth that does that to tree's here ususally in cemetries?
They did it once to my wallet ;) :o
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They did it once to my wallet ;) :o
;D ;D ;D
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lowland silverback gorilla at paignton zoo
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/rorkesdrift/paingtonzoo3feb2012003.jpg)
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Chaffinch.
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Wow iiswoz - what a great picture of a chaffinch - it's difficult enough to get good photos of birds when they're perched nicely - but a 'take off' pic is fantastic - a real feeling of movement.
Following up from the amazing spiders in trees after floods in Pakistan photo, and the query about whether we see something similar in this country with a moth - I think it's the ermine moth and it's usually spindle trees that are affected. I took the photo below in a country lane near Elan.
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Just back from a week in Kenya and have loads of photos - I'll try to only upload the first thousand or so :D
This is an Eastern Pale Chanting Goshawk in Samburu NP
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A Superb Starling in Samburu NP
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A White Browed Sparrow Weaver in Samburu NP
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the colours on the starling are amazing, great photos
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Wow Max! What I wouldn't give to go to Kenya. It's been on my 'dream places' list for as long as I can remember!
Love the Starling 8) O0 Can you post some more pics? What about a TR from your week away? Pleeeease! :D
Tracey :)
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Lovely details and colour!
O0 O0
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All three are great pictures mate, show us more. :D
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A Long Crested Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP
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A Saddle Billed Stork in the Masai Mara - it's actually sitting on it's knees and legs extend forward.
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A Grey Crowned Crane in the Masai Mara
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A White Bellied Bustard in the Masai Mara
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African Fish Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP
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Tawny Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP
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Absolutely stunningly awesome. O0
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Thanks Max. Wonderful stuff! 8) O0
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Fantastic Photo's bringing back lots of memories of my trip to Tsavo O0
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A Yellow Billed Stork at Lake Nakuru NP
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A Reichenow's Weaver at Lake Nakuru NP
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A White Browed Robin Chat at Lake Nakuru NP
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I'm jealous of the quality of your photo's. How did you manage to get them so close and clear? Not that it really matters.... they are absolutely wonderful. O0 O0
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I'm jealous of the quality of your photo's. How did you manage to get them so close and clear? Not that it really matters.... they are absolutely wonderful. O0 O0
Hi Dittzzy - My Wife, Daughter and I all had separate cameras. I used an Panasonic FZ45 and my Wife used a Nikon P500 - both are bridge cameras that are small, light and can zoom to around 24x/36x. My Daughter used a Panasonic TZ5.
None of us have a clue about proper photography!
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A Yellow Necked Spurfowl in Samburu NP.
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Not quite in focus - but it is such a unique looking bird!
A Somali Bee Eater in Samburu NP
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A Red Billed Hornbill in Samburu NP
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A Woodland Kingfisher in Samburu NP
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A Crested Bustard in Samburu NP
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Taken at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi as featured in the BBC series Elephant Diaries
http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/ (http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/)
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A Vervet Monkey in Samburu NP
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An Elephant in Samburu NP
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More Elephants in Samburu NP - Samburu had the largest number of Elephants as far as I could tell
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Wow :) :) Max they are fabulous - and you managed to get such stunning shots and see all these amazing creatures in only a week - trip of a lifetime - thanks for sharing
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A Gerenuk in Samburu NP - It is a Gazelle that thinks it's a Giraffe!
(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1ppOw7T9b2fgVx-Ltf8wlpIK8Lir6HIMxvFaUGnn8A8A2tnsmhwdba0f8b90dGFxJn5BL8k_HcDFtILHtc7em8Fw/P1040511.JPG?psid=1)
Not quite there yet though!
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A Beisa Oryx in Samburu NP.
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Agama Lizards by the pool - Samburu NP
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This is a cute little Dik Dik in Samburu NP
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and this a Leopard eating a Dik Dik in Samburu NP!
The Leopard took the kill up in to a tree but then decided to eat it on the ground just 6 feet from our jeep - it was partially hidden by bush but my wife did manage some shots.
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Impala in Samburu NP
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White Rhino in Lake Nakuru NP
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Black Rhino in Lake Nakuru NP
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Oh my word, fantastic photos! 8) O0 Apparently now is the best time of year to visit Kenya, especially for the variety of bird life!
Brilliant! :D
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Kenya pics are superb O0
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Barking Mad !
(http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VAFwdQIuy-I/T0kKv82ASwI/AAAAAAAAM7Y/Dhi3OJZzyug/s1024/IMAGE_1000003301.JPG)
(http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AteJpHketbk/T0kK3pM9ofI/AAAAAAAAM7g/cRAjMYvpzfs/s1024/IMAGE_1000003302.JPG)
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Wonderful O0
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I can't match Mad Max's animals. But I can come up with a bug. This alien looking thing is a giant water bug. Quite a predator, it's been photographed eating a baby turtle and snakes. Mostly it'll eat fish n frogs tho. Also known as toe biter, they inject poison and can give a painful nip. Second picture is for scale.
You tube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO_moySOv4A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO_moySOv4A)
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Nice Dog Pictures! - And interesting bug footage :o
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Lions - Masai Mara
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Nice pictures! O0
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Cheetah - Masai Mara
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Ostrich, Hippo, Hyena, Zebra & Cokes Hartebeest all in the Masai Mara
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A Jackal, Leopard Tortoise and Colobus Monkey
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Wow Kenya is superb O0
No Lion or Hippo in my local park yesterday just a few 'old birds'
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AmAAAzing all those shots from Kenya, MM - what an experience! O0
Nomad, I like the birds and the dog, too - great quality pictures! O0
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Cefn Mawr heritage trail walk - Ty Mawr country park
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Cefn Mawr heritage trail walk - froncysyllte basin
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Today I have mainly been worrying sheep in Bowland :o
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A ' Propeller Gull' very rare here in the North West ;)
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Yep , a four winged gull. Very rare indeed ,not just the north west . ;) Thats the first time i've ever seen one .
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Yep , a four winged gull. Very rare indeed ,not just the north west . ;) Thats the first time i've ever seen one .
Quattuor Aves according to my RSPB bird book O0
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I can never forget a semi-tame deer that haunted our camp in Wester Ross, when I was a teenager,
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/fawninarran.jpg)
This little fella in the north end of the Isle of Arran reminds very much of that memory, always close by as we cooked our breakfast and never far away as we bedded down.
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This was not taken on a walk! Chester Zoo trip last August.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/v8ctc0.jpg)
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Still very nice! - They always seem to hide whenever I go to a zoo!
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A couple I took today. Out of interest how rare are Treecreepers?
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0027.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0025.jpg)
A few lucky shots of a Treecreeper
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(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0018.jpg)
A Red Admiral
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Treecreepers continue to do very well, thankfully. :)
There are an estimated 214,000 breeding pairs throughout the UK O0 .....so not at all rare.
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Thanks for the info SD. I'd never seen one until today O0
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Herd of Deer near Edney Common yesterday: (spot the odd one out)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6805486762_6bec8337da_b.jpg)
Picture wasn't great as i was on max zoom (16x optical + 4x digital) as they were a good 1/2 mile away.
And these guys were in another field on the other side of the path we were on, about 3/4 of mile from the other herd.
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Nice view to have from your bedroom window!
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Nice view to have from your bedroom window!
True. Those Deer are regulars around there. If it was my bedroom i'd have a decent set of bino's on the windowsill. 8)
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True. Those Deer are regulars around there. If it was my bedroom i'd have a decent set of bino's on the windowsill. 8)
Er, for the Deer I hope! :D
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Er, for the Deer I hope! :D
??? Not for the Deer.
They couldn't hold them properly!
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Nice shot of the Tree Creeper Peapod, they may not be rare but it not everyone that can spot them and they are always on the move and quite difficult to get a shot of. It is chances like that where I miss my old 35mm Pentax, usually miss the shot when the digital makes it mind up to take the photo.
Yesterday in Attingham Park, Shropshire.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/fallowdeerinattingham.jpg)
They are feeding the fallow deer fodder beet and have put the beet quite close to the
area of the deer park walk so the deer are closer to the walk than usual, still had to
use the telephoto at full though.
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Thanks BWW. It was pure fluke. I was sheltering from a hail shower and just caught it moving out of the corner of my eye. As you say, not very easy to spot unless they move. It took me a while to get a decent angle, but patience paid off.
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Caught this fella the other day near to Taxal in the Peak District, trying to disguise itself as a tree branch but he was fooling nobody 8)
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Caught this fella the other day near to Taxal in the Peak District, trying to disguise itself as a tree branch but he was fooling nobody 8)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x321/SpaceWatcher125/90.jpg)
Robb, what is it? Is it a duck?
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Out and about over the Lickey Hills and down to Waseley hills over the past couple of days
Nosey
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flying squirels
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Couple of good shots there gray, love the squirrel well captured. O0
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had these two for company for a day or two. Loads of photo's to sort out so I'll post some others up over the oming week or two
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Also came across a female funnel web carrying her eggs!!!!!
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Just looking at the photo of the spider sends shivers down my spine!
I saw this cutie raiding his secret stash yesterday on my canal walk
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I had a brilliant walk out today. What would I have given for a zoom camera!. But I am proud to have taken this picture, I think he looks very handsome.
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I had a brilliant walk out today. What would I have given for a zoom camera!. But I am proud to have taken this picture, I think he looks very handsome.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cR4C_NXcd3E/T2T0efpC0iI/AAAAAAAABbw/07xCHWFFmpw/s912/Dispaying%2520Swan.JPG)
I think he is a she, the beak doesn't look to have much colour. He or she does look handsome also angry, they put their wings up like that when they are annoyed. Great picture BTW. O0
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Thanks Mickey. This swan and his friend were very annoyed with the other swans on the pond/lakes. There were 20+. I thought this one was the he, because he was the most aggressive and displaying the most to the other swans. Luckily, they all completely ignored me. As did the rest of the birds.
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Here's a few spiders we came across recently :o ;D
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This one I believe is a Huntsman and not deadly and we had it in our van for at least two days before we knew it was there after collecting firewood :o :o
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35bi1xk.jpg)
We also had this little fella riding around with us but no idea for how long or if it's deadly!! ::)
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lovely photos of spiders just glad they are not near me
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I agree with Gary......excellent photos but...oh no, I don't want them anywhere near me thanks :o O0
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http://redscharlach.tumblr.com/post/19565284869/otters-who-look-like-benedict-cumberbatch-a (http://redscharlach.tumblr.com/post/19565284869/otters-who-look-like-benedict-cumberbatch-a)
Not my photos but thought this was funny and worth sharing :D
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Haha...very good Sue...definitely worth sharing O0
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Haha...very good Sue...definitely worth sharing O0
Best laugh I've had all day - still giggling :)
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Best laugh I've had all day - still giggling :)
Me too ;D O0 O0
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Me too ;D O0 O0
And me...
:2funny: :2funny:
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me too ;D
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Andy they are absolutely huge ??? I would have run a mile from them. Making me shiver looking atnthem.
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Felt very blessed seeing these today.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/048.jpg)
this is her mate
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Like the Swan pictures, the grazing Cob (I think it is the Cob) is a great picture. My contribution from a stroll close to home today;
Our native insects a less intimidating than the examples from down under.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/ladybird.jpg)
and our local pair of Goosanders are not yet parenting, so after a spot of fishing I had a display of wing drying.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/goosander.jpg)
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Class pics folks, spiders through to goosanders. Glad the spiders are just pictures though (shivers). O0
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A few more ozzie ones
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Oh wow, keep em coming Andy O0
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Totally agree . Amazing! specially like that Kimono Dragon (At least I think that's what it is.) O0 O0
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yes please keep them coming (although please please not spiders lol). I love the kangeroo and her baby photo, totally amazing imo :)
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I must have been looking a bit knackered when I reached the summit of Y Garn today judging by the gleam in this raven's eye.
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Stunning raven picture. Love it.
A couple looking a bit cuter during a local walk.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KBP-qXZvMLI/T2ewEIZVH4I/AAAAAAAABcs/tpp-sEDGt2Q/s912/Highland%2520Cattle.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pdwZgdOswQ4/T2uupOAaucI/AAAAAAAABdE/9XBA33TTPCI/s912/Donkey.JPG)
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Totally agree . Amazing! specially like that Kimono Dragon (At least I think that's what it is.) O0 O0
Thanks for all the great replies to my ozzie aniamals. I believe its a monitor Lizard. http://reptilesofaustralia.com/lizards/monitors/vvarius.htm
Some ace photo's on this thread, really enjoyable O0
A few birdie ones
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and a mud crab
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Didn't realise you were out and about yesterday Howie. ;D
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Brlliant photos.. the horse in flippers is hilarous :)
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some good photo's on this thread.
so here's me little 8 month old ellie having a blast.
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By iiswoz (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/iiswoz) at 2012-03-29
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There are a couple of gravel pit lakes a few miles from where I live. I've taken to walking down to see the water birds on a regular basis. I haven't got a zoom lens (yet), so I don't manage to get photographs of what I see through the binoculars. I am so very pleased with myself for getting this picture with my little compact as the birds stay away from the shore and me. There are currently two pairs of great crested grebe on these lakes, and this lonesome one.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JPzy2Srnrhc/T3io0X6l1FI/AAAAAAAABhE/iLxrHPak8hY/s720/6%2520Great%2520Crested%2520Grebe.JPG)
More pictures on the blog if you like swans n geese.
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Another lucky spot. A Cormorant perched on a tree beside the River Monnow.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Monnow%20Valley%20Walk/2012_0328MonnowValley0037.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Monnow%20Valley%20Walk/2012_0328MonnowValley0038.jpg)
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Dittzzy, I love the Grebe. It's great watching them feeding and diving for food. They dive and seem to be under the water for ages, then they pop up yards away from where they go under. Fantastic birds. O0
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a few more from afar
Hermit Crab
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A BIG Ant
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A dead eel. Good job as well looking at them teeth!!!
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Hedgehog
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We did see a couple of Emu's but didn't have the camera to hand so this will have to do!!
(http://i39.tinypic.com/yiaag.jpg)
Flying Foxes of Sydney
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(http://i39.tinypic.com/2yywah1.jpg)
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Leech
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After one particular damp walk in the bush we spent a bit of time getting the [censored] out of shoes, socks and off legs ;D
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First go at posting a photo so I hope it works. This is some frogs porn (sorry!) we took at Hamsterley Forest a few weeks back.
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That's a great photo Paula! We can handle 'frogs porn', don't worry!lol :D
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Redeye great photos
Hedgehog
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Think this is an Echidna great pics on this post O0
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That is a fantastic picture, it's the sort of picture I would have in my hall. Those sheep look like they have been watching you for a while. O0
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:D :D That is brilliant Tryfan. You should make prints and flog 'em. Sort of makes me think of things like Wallace and Grommit, or Mackenzie Thorpe. Awesome. O0 O0
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Brilliant shot Matt. They look like they're getting ready to charge down the hill.
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O0 'For we like sheep' (musical quote ;D )
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Looks like a scene from Zulu, but us Welsh were at the bottom of the hill in that.
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Brilliant picture O0 O0
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That is just the best. Those sheep look like they're planning something 8) .
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Redeye great photos
Hedgehog
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Think this is an Echidna great pics on this post O0
I love this one, what a nosey looking hedgehog!
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Brilliant.... Love the sea horse.....! :)
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Well, apart from seeing my first ever wild Barn Owl today, I got my first local view of a Cuckoo! Only ever seen them before in Scotland - this one gave me the beady eye from the top of a dead tree then turned up its beak and flew off!
Not a great picture, but it was about 200yds away!
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Funny you should say that Paul - but I too saw my first local Cuckoo yesterday! In fact, it was my first ever sighting! :D The bird was flying from one tree to another and couldn't settle, coz some smaller birds were 'mobbing' it.
Then later, we heard two Cuckoos calling to each other for ages! I also saw my first ever Yellowhammers - a pair were in the car park near Shillito Woods (Baslow area) 8)
And not forgetting one very large Adder :o
Tracey :)
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Hey, I love Yellowhammers - cheeky little critters with a whacky song. We have a kind of Yellowhammer heaven in the area of Astley Moss where I saw the cuckoo. It's the remnant of Chat Moss - a huge lowland peat bog that's been drained and extracted to almost nothing, but the Astley Moss area is being restored to something like it was before - brilliant for birds now.
Great that you saw a cuckoo as well. O0
Now an Adder - that's something I've yet to see! :o
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Hey Tracey - here's one for you from yesterday's jaunt! :)
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A couple or three of Slips and Trips photos from last weekends trip to the Lakes -
One week old foal, called Charlie and with his 'mum' Naomi
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Sun02.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Sun032.jpg)
Trevor the turkey (with friend)
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And four very tiny Chaffinch chicks waiting to be fed
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Awesome. All very awesome. O0 O0
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The foal is so lovely (I'm resisting the urge to go awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww) and I love the baby birds, thanks for sharing :)
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Nice ones - I snapped this at 3 pm while walking Hadrians Wall last September - dinner, dinner,dinner...
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and I think it must have been after this one....
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/Hadrians%20Wall/HW%20Day%203/P9103067.jpg)
But the best one I ever saw was after a prolonged period of wet weather up at Malham... ;)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee273/ramblingpete/malham/SeaHorse_14.jpg)
;D :D ::) :P O0
That horse killing me! :DDDD
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Out for a local walk around Dunham Massey on Saturday after the rain and was stopped from going any further by this mob
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And the leader let me know who was in charge
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Breaking the mold as it's not photo but a video from down under this year.
Joey & Mum (http://tinypic.com/m/fk30pz/3) 8)
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Awesome! Thanks Redeye
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Goldfinch stops off for Breakfast in St Cyrus
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Here's a few from a bird of prey flying day at Shuttleworth.
Harris Hawk flying in
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The same bird coming into my wife
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And to me (I obviously didn't take this one)
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Rob.
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O0 O0
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Great pictures Rob, particularly like the first one. O0
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Taken today....this chappie had a wingspan of about 8"
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Dave
Thats cool!
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While trekking in the Andes yesterday we came across these fellas
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OK it was near St. Albans in Hertfordshire.
So cute... Ohh..
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Not the best shot in the world, as I couldn't get close enough....
Common Lizard....
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551758_449919335026826_1044491678_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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great photos everyone O0
Tracey, I've never seen a lizard, I'm so envious, I really must get out walking when my feet aren't so sore. Where's the best place to see them? I mean like what sort of undergrowth do they like?
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Their habitat is varied Sparkle - Scrubby moorland, heathland, woodland etc etc. Anywhere where there is long grass or rocks to hide in/under!
I've seen them on Kinder Scout, White Edge and a few other places too O0
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Not the best shot in the world, as I couldn't get close enough....
Common Lizard....
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551758_449919335026826_1044491678_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
Nice shot! I've not seen a lizard for ages. I've no idea how big this beastie is though. Sunnydale you should of put the camera on self timer and stood next to it for scale. ;D
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Fab photo of a lizard. I've only ever seen a sand lizard in a quieter part of Sherwood Forest, but never a Common lizard .... where was it? You did really well to capture that image.
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where was it? You did really well to capture that image.
It was along a track just below Longstone Moor....
........and thanks for the comments folks O0
Here's another I spotted a while ago...
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:D
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that little fella is well camouflaged, you done well to see him. :)
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that little fella is well camouflaged, you done well to see him. :)
I don't miss much when I'm out walking Rich. :D Eyes like a hawk, that's me! 8)
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always helps to look where you are going... ;)
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Blimey, that photo is amazing - lucky you Tracey to see them & get a photo also O0
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Bit of a mooch around my favourite birding haunt produced these today:
Distant hunter with prey!
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Brown Hare day
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This young Whitethroat was making a raucous din in a bush, no doubt wanting its parent to bring food. Must be a teenager!
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and I THINK this is a Linnet. Delicately marked finch, anyway, who was also busy feeding a youngster - lovely to see the next generation coming on.
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Paul
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Stunning shots there Paul, the Owl in flight is amazing. O0
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Lovely Barn Owl.
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Ace photo's O0 A few from Sunday including
A Lizard with short tail
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Pony
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Caterpillar
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seagull
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Fish (& chips) ;D
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Maggots
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I loved all the above photos until it got to the maggots! ;D
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Oh lordy lord - what can U say about that last photo? Nice fish & chips, fancied some until I scrolled down!!!!
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Agree with the others about the photos, the last one is horrible :(
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I like the fish & chips but that sheep does not look too well :(
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Brown Hare day
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Paul
Hey Paul, I like your Brown Hare picture especially. I went on an early morning walk recently and saw lots of them, I didn't know how big they are, I actually thought they were a small kind of deer at first! As they were all running away from me I noticed they have quite a stiking black stripe on their tail, most pictures are front or side on so you don't normally see their tail in photos, beautiful creatures :)
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The brown hare is a lovely animal and that is a cracking picture, so often they are up and away before the camera has a chance to focus.
Does anyone know that if you see a hare lying in its form and you start to walk around it at the same diameter it will lie still, as it can only watch you with one eye at a time it cannot judge distance so if you start to close into it, gradually reducing the circumference you are walking around it it will still think you are as far away from it as when it first sighted you.
It is possible to get within a very few feet of a hare using this means.
Perhaps even close enough for a grasshopper to hop;
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/bubinrose.jpg)
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I went on an early morning walk recently and saw lots of them, I didn't know how big they are, I actually thought they were a small kind of deer at first!
They are pretty big I agree when you're used to seeing cute little bunnies! A bigger more muscle-bound character altogether! O0
It is possible to get within a very few feet of a hare using this means.
Wow! Next time I'll try that!!
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Cardinal Beetle on a Buttercup.....
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282315_451927041492722_879542145_n.jpg)
A Mayfly....
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246516_451927411492685_1193748276_n.jpg)
A slimy toad...... :D
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270984_451078341577592_2024578870_n.jpg)
...and a few of a Heron in Wolfscote Dale yesterday...... 8)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581317_451928231492603_1044256375_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/303530_451928304825929_1494819865_n.jpg)
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547186_451928358159257_793634675_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/168796_451929098159183_1989561100_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Love the Mayfly especially, Tracey! O0
How come herons always manage to look as though they've been carried from the local garden centre under someone's arm? :D
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Very nice close up shots Tracey! I see Mr heron has a nice fishing spot, did he catch anything for supper? O0
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fab photos Tracey, I've never seen a mayfly before and I love the heron O0
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Thanks all. You're very kind O0
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Nice photos Tracey O0
Ithink I know that Heron
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I've seen so many Herons flying this week than I've ever seen before, do you think there could be a reason Tracey?? And a Tree Bumble Bee flew into the office yesterday, it was massive!!!
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I've seen so many Herons flying this week than I've ever seen before, do you think there could be a reason Tracey??
Perhaps there is a Heronry somewhere nearby Donna? After breeding is over and the youngsters have fledged, Herons go on the look out for new feeding areas. This takes the pressure off the food sources near to their nesting sites.
:)
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Perhaps there is a Heronry somewhere nearby Donna? After breeding is over and the youngsters have fledged, Herons go on the look out for new feeding areas. This takes the pressure off the food sources near to their nesting sites.
:)
There are a few lakes near to where I work so maybe you are right Tracey :)
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One of the places I walk to is Colburn Batts. There are a couple of old water filled gravel pits that are seperated by a track just a little wider than a road, and most people (with dogs) walk through the middle of the two lakes.
How surprised was I that the the resident swans have decided to nest on the bank of this track, bringing them very close to passers by? A girl walking her dog behind me saw them, and decided to walk the long way round the lakes.
As I approached, he was swimming guard in the lake, but he soon got, flouncing and preening out as I got closer. I wondered if he would let me past? He did.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B3zdrB572qs/T-b3WEX1PVI/AAAAAAAAB1w/B7XvFlfgvbI/s640/SDC16172.JPG)
He even let me get closer to admire his cygnets.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-enohsih1CaQ/T-b3WS8MgnI/AAAAAAAAB10/tfjDRgqtT5E/s640/SDC16178.JPG)
Then he decided that was enough, and started towards me, so I left.
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That's lovely - nice looking cygnets! Not surprised he was a bit edgy!! O0
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Nice photos Tracey O0 I'm surprised the swans allowed you that close! They are usually quite aggressive when they have cygnets!
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You are so brave Tracey, one minute you traversing Bow Fell and now this :o Great pics and glad you're safe :)
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You are so brave Tracey, one minute you traversing Bow Fell and now this :o Great pics and glad you're safe :)
Daft Beggar!! O0 O0
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Had a bear walk through the camp once while out in Northern Greece, heard some wolves there another time (couldn't see them though unfortunately).
Both times the last thing i thought about was snapping a pic :o
Around Athens i've seen a fair few foxes, snakes often skim across the path but the time i've got my camera out i they've disappeared into the undergrowth.
So usually the only things that are around often enough and long enough for me to get my camera out and snap a pic are tortoises.
Can usually guarantee that i see at least 1 per walk in all but the coldest months, but now in summer your pretty much tripping over them on some of the quieter paths.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMG_1294.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMG_1280.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMAG0295.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMAG0291.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMAG0331.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMAG0357.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/IMAG0338.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/Hiking/IMAG0229.jpg)
On the bike you can usually sneak up to them at the most inappropriate times as well.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/1024x768003.jpg)
Oddly enough the following spring i came across this little fella in almost the exact same spot
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/28052010150.jpg)
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Nice pics cbr O0 .....although I'm sure I've seen them on here before! :D
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Nice pics cbr O0 .....although I'm sure I've seen them on here before! :D
I thought i'd put the 2 "engaged" ones up before but couldn't see them after a quick search.
The others should be newer though.
Sorryif i've posted the pics twice, i'm on a few forums and it's difficult for a bloke my age to keep track :D
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Sorryif i've posted the pics twice, i'm on a few forums and it's difficult for a bloke my age to keep track :D
Hey, it's not a problem! I like them. O0 I don't think I've seen the 'engaged' photo before though! ;)
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Nice pics, reminds me of when I was a nipper we had a pet tortoise, but it got away. :( .
Funny, thinking of it you don't hear of them being kept as pets anymore... ???
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we had a pet tortoise, but it got away. .
You're making it sound like it out ran you...
:o
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They used to be used as ballast in ships and sold for pennies if they lived. Now they cost three figures.
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You're making it sound like it out ran you...
:o
They are very adventurous and will escape given a chance
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They are very adventurous and will escape given a chance
Learn something new every day...
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You're making it sound like it out ran you...
:o
My dad was gutted, he had to 'shell' out for another... ;D
- I'll get my coat.
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My dad was gutted, he had to 'shell' out for another... ;D
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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I love the tortoise photos, I read today about lonesome George, he was over 100 years old and died yesterday, it's another species extinct :(
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A little Ladybird sat on a thistle, taken today......
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269222_454648524553907_2062402441_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283771_454648557887237_2139225626_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Wow, you take amazing photos - what camera do you have?
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Wow, you take amazing photos - what camera do you have?
Well MMK, I have 2 cameras....a Canon Powershot A530, which is the camera I use for scenery shots, mostly. It does have a macro setting and occasionally, I can manage OK results with it (as above)....but the detail/sharpness just isn't there. The camera just isn't capable of it.
My second camera is a Fuji Finepix S1500 (a bridge camera) and has macro and super macro settings. At times, I get better results with the camera above than I do with this.....although I haven't really learnt to get the best out of the Fuji yet.
To be honest, if you're after top quality shots (like those taken by 'Southdowns' for example), I wouldn't recommend either of the above!
I'm actually saving up for something much better! :D
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Lovely Photo's Tracey
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Saw this guy on a recent dog walk....
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4666/201vse.jpg)
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Lovely Photo's Tracey
Thanks Andy O0
Nice Heron, Mike! 8)
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When you go down to the wood today, never know what you might see,(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/hatchingraptors.jpg)
New life climbing out of fibre-glass eggs
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:D Was that taken at Blackgang Chine BWW? ....or somewhere like it?
Tracey :)
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Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales and a great destination for a walk with wild countryside beyond and some incredible caves to view with the models of prehistoric animals around outside. I thought I had seen the best of the underground show caves at Ingleborough, but this Welsh site is very impressive, nothing wrong with indulging in a bit of tourist sightseeing and working a route in as well, leads to a bit of imaginative route design.
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...... nothing wrong with indulging in a bit of tourist sightseeing and working a route in as well, leads to a bit of imaginative route design.
Yes, I agree with that! O0
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This nosey lamb was after my sarnies...... :D
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/559199_455544217797671_1505438886_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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This nosey lamb was after my sarnies...... :D
Tracey :)
lol cute picture O0
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Awww Tracey that's cute :)
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nice pic Tracey
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Thanks guys O0
And welcome to the forum Steve! :D
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A lovely Light Emerald Moth (Campaea margaritata) that I spotted today in Millers Dale.....
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540975_457310330954393_1908963507_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Lovely photo great detail. Tracy O0
Just to bring the tone down a bit;
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/cootnest.jpg)
A photo I took in July 2006, surveying the Olympic Park, a Coot has nested on a raft made of trash looking up Regents canal towards the Gherkin, then we were looking away from the trash. Hopefully with the Olympics things have smartened up, and looking towards Canary Wharf that is were the trash is now, with all the bankers shredding the evidence of their sins. :D
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(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Catbells09/SevenSisters-2ndVisit30thJune2012008.jpg)
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Lovely photo great detail. Tracy O0
.........a Coot has nested on a raft made of trash......
Thanks BWW, muchly appreciated. :)
Coots are quite resourceful when it comes to nest building and will use some surprising materials if they have to!
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Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Catbells09/SevenSisters-2ndVisit30thJune2012008.jpg)
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Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
No :-\
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Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
Brilliant Donna :2funny: :2funny:
That made me laugh so much O0
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Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
is it Ringo?
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is it Ringo?
how did you know
;D ;D ;D
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is it Ringo?
;D ;D
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That is funny ;D ;D ;D
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This is Harry the Harris Hawk, he was my buddy for the day today on a Hawk experience day.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/Hawk%20Experience%2007%2007%202012/DSCF0771.jpg)
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I love hawks O0
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He was a beauty Bill.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/Hawk%20Experience%2007%2007%202012/DSCF0769.jpg)
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Awesome!
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He's beautiful O0
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Nice one Micky O0
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The woman with the owl doesnt look to happy,did she want a hawk ;D
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The woman with the owl doesnt look to happy,did she want a hawk ;D
Erm, I think that's Micky's wife. :)
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The woman with the owl doesnt look to happy,did she want a hawk ;D
That's my wife, and she really wanted the Owl. She loved every minute of the day too must have taken the picture just at the wrong time, it's a wonder she hasn't noticed her grumble face. :D
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My what a big bird that is O0
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My what a big bird that is O0
No no no a Big Bird is yellow and only seen on Sesame Street
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My what a big bird that is O0
Are you talking about my wife or the Harris Hawk. :o
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Stumbled across these two fella's the other day:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7567110664_da033a4543_b.jpg)
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And this guy was 'supervising' me all afternoon during a recent logging session... O0
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7394089354_82d5bdff0a_b.jpg)
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O0 O0 UJ. Love the robin.
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Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly.....
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549753_466710096681083_759944075_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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That's a beauty, tried to shoot that butterfly a few times but never got that clarity O0
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I never seem to be quick enough to capture a butterly when its settled, blinding photo tho O0
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Thanks both :) ....although it's a bit out of focus if I'm honest. It settled for just the briefest moment and was fluttering it's wings open/closed all the time. It was pot luck that I caught them open! :D
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WHOOPS that a bit sharp
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/beeonthistle.jpg)
:uglystupid2:
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Really class. That's too both SD and BWW. Brilliant photo's O0 O0
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BWW, I love your Bee! :D That's a really good shot too!
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Great shot
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WHOOPS that a bit sharp
:uglystupid2:
that's a really impressive photo BWW O0
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Thanks for those comment, persistence rather than skill, I think was the ingredient.
The bee did confide to me that having shown me the 'bed of nails' trick, it could do show me how to charm a snake, unfortunately a gust of wind blew it away before we could find a suitable cobra for the demonstration. :D
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Any help with identification;
I'm okay on the rye grass ;)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/twobugsongrass.jpg)
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Thanks for those comment, persistence rather than skill, I think was the ingredient.
The bee did confide to me that having shown me the 'bed of nails' trick, it could do show me how to charm a snake, unfortunately a gust of wind blew it away before we could find a suitable cobra for the demonstration. :D
lol ;D
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Hi BWW :)
Your bugs are Soilder Beetles - and the species is RHAGONYCHA FULVA
Tracey :)
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Taken today while walking along Longstone Edge and the surrounding area..... 8)
Meadow Brown Butterfly...
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/555703_467468626605230_563388191_n.jpg)
Six-spot Burnet Moth on a thistle....
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554884_467472536604839_217458723_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387156_467472739938152_89488597_n.jpg)
And a rather rubbish shot of a female Southern Hawker Dragonfly. It was in the top of a tree and I had my (rubbish) camera on full zoom to get it! :-[ ........
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487180_467468599938566_749534857_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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Hi BWW :)
Your bugs are Soilder Beetles - and the species is RHAGONYCHA FULVA
Tracey :)
I could of laid money you would know that Tracey! ^-^ :)
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Your pictures are stunning Tracey. (I would hardly call that pic of the dragonfly rubbish) I've never seen those red and black moths up this way. Amazed at the quality of your pictures. I only ever manage that by sheer luck. O0
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Hi BWW :)
Your bugs are Soilder Beetles - and the species is RHAGONYCHA FULVA
Tracey :)
Thanks Tracey, you have saved me a trip to the library. More great photos, but the Burnet moth on the sow thistle (I guess) makes a very colorful cameo.
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Thanks Tracey and BWW :)
BWW, you should still visit the library and borrow a book on insects! ;) lol
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Looking around the charity shops for a cheap copy for my bookshelf :uglystupid2: , when I get around to putting it up :-\
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A few recent animal shots
(http://i45.tinypic.com/ezkewl.jpg)
Red squirrel on a feeder outside our bedroom window at Borrowdale YHA last month
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2mx4wnr.jpg)
Baby hedgehog (estimated 3 weeks old) that we found alone and in broad daylight in the school playground. Mum was probably the victim of a RTA :( . We handed him in to our local hedgehog rescue centre where he will have to stay for a couple of months until he can be released back into the wild.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/105yubt.jpg)
Otter eating a fish in Bude when we were on holiday last week. Complete surprise for me to see this in the river in the centre of town.
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Brilliant Anne!....especially the Otter O0
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Thanks Tracey. I was thrilled with the otter, it's the only time I've seen one in the wild (well I guess Bude isn't wild, but not in captivity anyway :) ). If my younger daughter hadn't dragged me out of the queue at the fish and chip shop as she needed the loo we'd never have seen it, stopped me grumbling at her :) .
We also spotted a common lizard and the kids saw a snake which I think was an adder from their description. It was up on the coast path near Widemouth Bay. Fortunately they saw it before anyone stepped on it. Didn't get any pictures of those though. Youngest who's a wildlife fanatic thought it was the best holiday ever!
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Youngest who's a wildlife fanatic thought it was the best holiday ever!
I'd have to agree with her, by the sound of it! O0
I'm sure she's already developed a passion that will last a life time! 8)
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taken in Moreton Island... :)
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p485/AdamBorzy/Adams%20Camping%20Photos/MoretonIsland.jpg)
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I love it! 8) O0
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Female Gatekeeper butterfly. (Kent North Downs)
I'm not usually quick enough with the camera, so was pleased when this pretty little thing settled right under my nose. :)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/122hrms.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/157i135.jpg)
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Lovely photos Rich 8)
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Lovely photos Rich 8)
Thanks Tracey! - there not too bad for a novice. ;)
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Trenchfoot they're great photos, it's a pretty little butterfly and looks really furry :) O0
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Lovely.. ..... :) O0 O0
Jealous I can't get pics like these :(
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Trenchfoot they're great photos, it's a pretty little butterfly and looks really furry :) O0
Lovely.. ..... :) O0 O0
Jealous I can't get pics like these :(
thankyou! - god bless auto focus and the macro setting.. ;)
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I'm getting lucky with the butterflies of late... ::)
a small tortoise shell...
(http://i50.tinypic.com/xbbdpy.jpg)
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That's a lovely shot Rich 8)
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oooooooooooooo that is really beautiful Rich O0
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.........I'm not usually quick enough with the camera, so was pleased when this pretty little thing settled right under my nose.......
Eyup Trenchfoot........did it tickle!?
I love flutterbys....
:)
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That's a lovely shot Rich 8)
thank you Tracey ;)
oooooooooooooo that is really beautiful Rich O0
you're too kind sparkles! :)
.........I'm not usually quick enough with the camera, so was pleased when this pretty little thing settled right under my nose.......
Eyup Trenchfoot........did it tickle!?
I love flutterbys....
:)
ok perhaps it wasn't right under my nose ::) , anyways it's my feet that are ticklish !!!! :D
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Very nice and colorful O0
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There have been a lot of Dragonflies around over the last week or so and these Common Darters were just two of around 20+ that we saw in Roughside last week.... 8)
An adult Male......
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/006_800x600_.jpg)
And an immature Male.....
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/82/002_800x599_.jpg)
Tracey :)
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very nice Tracey O0
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:o Wont be long til this is back again....... ;)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_6641.jpg)
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brilliant. :D :D
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Can't wait. Excellent picture BTW, love the dog. What bread is he/she.
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Had a walk around a local reservoir today and managed to get this shot
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/047.jpg)
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Had a walk around a local reservoir today and managed to get this shot
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/047.jpg)
Lovely picture O0
But a invasion of personal privacy for squirrels ;) :D ;D :o ::) You'll be photographing royal Corgis on their back next :D :D :D ;D ;D :o :P :-* O0
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;D ;D ;D thanks Jim :)
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:o Wont be long til this is back again....... ;)
Cant quite tell, is that a happy or a sad face under that snow??? ;D
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Had a walk around a local reservoir today and managed to get this shot
Excellent photo Sparky, I like that.. O0
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Brilliant picture Sparkle, so clear. Awesome. O0 O0
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Can't wait. Excellent picture BTW, love the dog. What bread is he/she.
Thanks Micky - thats Milo - my faithful mountain companion - he's a Parsons (Long-Legged) Jack Russell.....but not long legged enough for the snow that day. ;D
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_6675.jpg)
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Cant quite tell, is that a happy or a sad face under that snow??? ;D
Most definitely sad. Milo was not impressed that day. Think it was the only day I have ever seen him very obviously not wanting to be out with me !!
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awww bless him, he's such a cutie :smitten:
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That photo would make an excellent xmas card O0 . Awe :)
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Awww Tryfan I just want to wrap him up in a blanket, nice photo though O0
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Had a trip out to the British Wildlife Centre in Surrey on Saturday, while I was in the SE for the weekend.
http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/ (http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/)
Very impressed with the large natural habitat enclosures that the animals live in. Well worth a visit, especially if you've got kids that like animals! O0
A few piccies......
Red Fox....
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229241_490961560922603_586638558_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310540_490961800922579_24764623_n.jpg)
Badger...
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196581_490962554255837_210048556_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545592_490962467589179_1718801116_n.jpg)
Polecat....
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247800_490962617589164_1189569246_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10539_490962827589143_243459653_n.jpg)
Red Deer...
(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527787_490962997589126_1406583309_n.jpg)
Otters.... :smitten:
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563990_490963374255755_520563977_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250138_490963754255717_991729692_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47904_490964300922329_2126983069_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375859_490964387588987_1307520236_n.jpg)
Pine Marten...
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377184_490964774255615_808084113_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418386_490964800922279_46715350_n.jpg)
Snowy Owl...
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390492_490965224255570_2143051751_n.jpg)
Eagle Owl...
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579707_490965400922219_2113640622_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310596_490965574255535_650076047_n.jpg)
Marsh Frog (so hard to photograph with my old camera!)....
(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430512_490961300922629_71921027_n.jpg)
Red Squirrels; these little cuties were running up my back and across my shoulders!....
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/557013_490965874255505_1751984758_n.jpg)
Muntjac Deer; I was looking down on this one from the walkway above!.....
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247647_490962104255882_1461613129_n.jpg)
Full set of pics can be viewed here for anyone interested...
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.490960027589423.113898.100000262904616&type=1&l=ca8b523a4c (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.490960027589423.113898.100000262904616&type=1&l=ca8b523a4c)
Tracey :)
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Very nice. Center should be centre I believe. Or should it? Spellcheck thinks otherwise....
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Very nice. Center should be centre I believe. Or should it? Spellcheck thinks otherwise....
Thanks TH....although I didn't realise that I'd posted in the English School of Grammar section! ::) ;)
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Had a trip out to the British Wildlife Centre in Surrey on Saturday, while I was in the SE for the weekend.
http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/ (http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/)
Very impressed with the large natural habitat enclosures that the animals live in. Well worth a visit, especially if you've got kids that like animals! O0
A few piccies......
Tracey :)
I'd not heard of that centre before and as I've never seen a badger (can't count roadkill :( ) may take the kids there myself. Veerry nice photos too O0
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Thanks TH....although I didn't realise that I'd posted in the English School of Grammar section! ::) ;)
sum1 as 2 maintayn standrds........innit
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Really enjoyed those Tracy, they don't look as though they were in any sort of enclosures. Particularly like the Otters and polecat O0
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Thanks Micky :)
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A little Adder on White Edge......
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183417_493130744039018_48729147_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
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How on Earth did you get the adder? Anytime I saw a snake they shot off before I could get my phone out......
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How on Earth did you get the adder? Anytime I saw a snake they shot off before I could get my phone out......
It was on the path right in front of us, sliding it's way along to the other side - as they do. It stopped for a while, said hello and then allowed us to take some pics of it before it slithered off. ;)
I've seen Adders a few times - but never one as small as this one.
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Love those pictures Tracey. That's definitely somewhere I'd like to visit
http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/ (http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/)
and it's not too far round the M25 from my parents house so something else added to my to do list!
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Love those pictures Tracey. That's definitely somewhere I'd like to visit
http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/ (http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/)
and it's not too far round the M25 from my parents house so something else added to my to do list!
I'm sure you & the kids will enjoy it Anne. There's a nice cafe there too and a gift shop, although my friend and I took a packed lunch with us.
:)
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(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/NeneGoose.jpg)
Nene Goose - Branta sandvicensis
I took this photograph of a Nene 31 years ago when I was camping in the crater of Haleakala on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The Nene goose is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Wild populations are present on Hawaii (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa, Pu'u Wa'awa'a), Maui (Haleakala National Park), and the lowlands of Kauai. Nenes inhabit grasslands, scrublands, and sparsely vegetative slopes of Hawaii and Maui's volcanoes as well as the lowland areas of Kauai.
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There's loads of Nenes at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre. They are very friendly and will take the bird seed out of your hand. Nice to see a picture of a proper wild one O0
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heron on disused huddersfield narrow canal, shortly after taking this pic. it ate a large fish
regards beefy
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh81/boiledbeef/heron_zpsb1c17cdb.jpg)
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A little Adder on White Edge......
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183417_493130744039018_48729147_n.jpg)
Tracey :)
Very well done on catching this picture Tracey. I've never seen an adder, wild or otherwise, not even part of one dashing into the grass. Awesome!
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Very well done on catching this picture Tracey. I've never seen an adder, wild or otherwise, not even part of one dashing into the grass. Awesome!
Thanks Tracey :)
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Tragically found this stunning creature on my way to work early one morning this week.....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/percy2.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/percy1.jpg)
I was actually quite emotional !! :'(
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That is such a shame, and I see why it was emotional for you. :(
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I saw a beautiful caterpillar last week on the path around Dovestones. Resplendent in beautiful colours, about 3 inches long and as thick as my thumb
It was a busy day and I waited with it whilst it safely crossed the path so it didn't get squished ....... never even thought to take a piccy. I was too busy just watching it :)
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Uh oh, can't recognize that creature... What is it Tryfan75? How big is that?
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Uh oh, can't recognize that creature... What is it Tryfan75? How big is that?
I'm not 100% certain but it looks like a Pine Martin to me. ?.
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Uh oh, can't recognize that creature... What is it Tryfan75? How big is that?
Its a Polecat.... :(
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Here's an antidote to the sad Polecat episode :(
Live Red Squirrel at Formby nature reserve, near Southport - couple of weeks ago. ;)
Their numbers are recovering after the squirrel pox outbreak in 2008, and as there are feeding stations in the trees near the car park, you get some great photo ops.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JfNpuhPXpKI/ULnrZ4Wf6aI/AAAAAAAADDg/DOoHsJbFPXY/s1024/DSC_0128-001.JPG)
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Great pic O0 There are still loads of reds in the Lake District despite the grey influx. :)
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Nice picture Paul... I'm yet to see a red squirrel in the wild...!
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(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t415/Aroundaboutway/Odds%20and%20ends/P1010608_zpse1dbad0f.jpg)
Does anyone know what breed of cattle these are? Seen on our walk via Lamer Park, Wheathampstead yesterday. I think they look very cute and cuddly and they were coming towards us as we walked past their field. I call them Panda Cows :)
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Hi Cathy. They are Belted Galloway's! Cute aren't they?! O0
Tracey :)
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(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t415/Aroundaboutway/Odds%20and%20ends/P1010610_zps6b853128.jpg)
Yes lovely looking Belted Galloway cows, here's another picture as they came towards us. Stopping to admire the cows we were getting left behind from the rest of the group and had to run to catch up!
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Found rummaging around in me trousers
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A hamster gone wrong :o
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Aye-aye!!!! :)
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nature played a trick on him ;D
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Couple from recent walks.
Wasn't sure i caught him as it was a quick fire shot, at max zoom (16x) across the far end of the field, before he took off. (click for large pic, so you can see clearly)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8564728868_d28d396077_k.jpg)
Spotted these two, quite happily walking along the roof of a bungalow, as i was passing by.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8564732964_a63e313205_b.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8564733758_eef8f6c67e_b.jpg)
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Zoom makes it appear if I got closer than I really did. Did not realize that the appearance of the old oak trees gave so much atmosphere to the Fallow deer until I downloaded the pictures and started to edit. Even shot a pheasant out of season as well ??? (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/fallowdeerinattingham_1866_zpsc84af68b.jpg)
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Spotted on my walk after work today:
(http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/RedTeaSet/3684e1c9-a9e1-4c52-acd9-701b7fcaf3a4_zps76ee4741.jpg) (http://)
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Spotted on my walk after work today:
(http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/RedTeaSet/3684e1c9-a9e1-4c52-acd9-701b7fcaf3a4_zps76ee4741.jpg) (http://)
How slim you must be Mel to be hidden by such a small bit of wood ;) O0
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How slim you must be Mel to be hidden by such a small bit of wood ;) O0
What :o You mean you can see me :o I had my paws over my eyes and everyfink :D
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http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/treehugger1972/media/010_zps3f165c43.jpg.html is William the cat.
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http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/treehugger1972/media/010_zps3f165c43.jpg.html (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/treehugger1972/media/010_zps3f165c43.jpg.html) is William the cat.
Awww, and who does this ferocious beast belong to?
PS. We're gonna have to get you trained for posting actual pics on here ;D
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Awww, and who does this ferocious beast belong to?
PS. We're gonna have to get you trained for posting actual pics on here ;D
William does not belong to anyone, as you can see he is a seething mass of untamed claw and sinew...... ;D ;D ;D
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Wondered what was rustling around in the garage, then i emptied an old big bag in the corner... Has been released into a safe place.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/8729035106_2019c536f8_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/8727923405_50be087903_b.jpg)
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That's a rarety!
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Lovely shot of the hoggy UKJ O0
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Aww lovely pictures, good you put him somewhere better than stuck in a bag in your garage O0
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Mr Krabs
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2ppbg38.jpg)
I just love rockpooling!
We were on the beach at Combe Martin in N. Devon last week when the RSPCA turned up with two seals they had been looking after and fattening up for six months after they were separated from their mother. It was great seeing them released back into the wild
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2q3qa6b.jpg)
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Nice photos Anne O0 Rock pooling is fun no matter how old you are - well, I think so anyway! :D
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Rock pooling is fun no matter how old you are - well, I think so anyway!
The kids get bored with it long before me and my Dad, who's now 75!
There was a really interesting programme on BBC 4 a few weeks ago called Secret Life of a Rock Pool. I'll never look at a limpet the same way again!
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I spotted this Clouded Magpie Moth yesterday while walking in the Dales (Derbyshire).... 8)
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/945985_608354229183335_107176395_n.jpg)
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Wow, either you've got huge fingers or he is proper tiny.
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Wow, either you've got huge fingers or he is proper tiny.
Yes, he was a bit on the small side Ridge! I rescued him off the footpath before a clomping set of size 10's could splatter him. :D
Their wingspans can vary between 38-48mm, BTW O0
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some wild ponies on the Carneddau, yesterday:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7rn4-75tGY/UbTA5QfLBiI/AAAAAAAADDA/RIRQjv9hNso/s640/carneddau09.JPG)
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Nice ponies Glyno O0
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Cockchafer :D ....
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998763_610060249012733_284942471_n.jpg)
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That's a lovely cockchafer ;-)
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we saw a lovely pair of hares basking in the sunshine in Norfolk.
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/letmeoutofhere/IMG_2053_zps5fe497ec.jpg) (http://)
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So, you're driving along minding your own business when out of the fog...
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That's a great pic Peter :-)
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(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll91/v3rno/Levisham8613160_zps5fc93b41.jpg)
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Brilliant photo Blue O0
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(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s466/treehugger1972/009_zpsdc851f63.jpg) (http://)
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(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a618/pag1952/DSCN1736_zps398205ba.jpg) (http://)
HONU (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle) on Oahu's North Shore
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Wow! He's lovely O0
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Oh very nice O0 O0
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Wow! He's lovely O0
That's odd. I don't know why, but I'd always kind-of assumed it was a she! :)
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That's odd. I don't know why, but I'd always kind-of assumed it was a she! :)
Well, heshe is still lovely! :D
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Red and Black Froghopper......
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1011697_613053952046696_379004414_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/190028_613053992046692_433235538_n.jpg)
8)
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I can sense a theme/series developing...
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx9/joester77/bug_zps82c90248.jpg) (http://)
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Oh Joe, that is brilliant,but you know you're in for some grief. ;D ;D ;D
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Oh Joe, that is brilliant,but you know you're in for some grief. ;D ;D ;D
Only Joe could get away with the above! ;) You saw what he did to my Pill Bug! lol
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OK, a couple more for Joe to deface..... :P
A newly emerged female Oak Eggar moth, rescued from the path of oncoming boots while on White Edge yesterday. She was drying her wings out but I thought she was dead at first! So glad I picked her up and moved her to safety....
This one's a bit blurred as the breeze made her floppy wings flap about a bit....
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1010640_613891058629652_402348985_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/484673_613891125296312_764654090_n.jpg)
And a few of a White Ermine moth, which flew into my kitchen late last night.....
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/946417_614163301935761_213973905_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1010603_614163395269085_320929933_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1001055_614163545269070_516531053_n.jpg)
:D
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Horse I came across in a field next to the path I was walking on a couple of days ago.
I'm always impressed by the muscle definition you see on a horse, especially as it's a vegetarian. 8)
(http://wrinklyrambler.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/130617_0024b.jpg)
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Horse I came across in a field next to the path I was walking on a couple of days ago.
I'm always impressed by the muscle definition you see on a horse, especially as it's a vegetarian. 8)
(http://wrinklyrambler.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/130617_0024b.jpg)
As relatively common as they are, the horse is indeed a fine looking animal..
Nice pic Mal.
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A few I came across up in Scotland
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC07540_zps505ac7b2.jpg) (http://)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC07149_zpsa4eb868c.jpg) (http://)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC07008_zps8486e54c.jpg) (http://)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC06999_zps50722f0b.jpg) (http://)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC06992_zps83939fc9.jpg) (http://)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Plockton%20May%202013/DSC06989_zps213e7152.jpg) (http://)
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Just been having a sort out of my photos and came across this well camouflaged little chap :) :
(http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/RedTeaSet/DSC00423_zpsd928d36b.jpg) (http://)
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(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a618/pag1952/JasperDayrestof2079_zps6913a51a.jpg) (http://)
Female black bear; cub nearby but could not get photo of it. Taken this morning near Jasper Alberta.
Today's advice...................................................................................................
When hiking in bear country - always hike with a companion that you can easily outrun :D .
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That is an amazing, but scary photo
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I've got to be honest I wasn't scared at all..........................................................
I took the photo from a bus window :) (which is why the picture is a bit hazy)but it was still fantastic to see them.
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Puffin at Bempton Cliffs:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1001357_580084888711066_103266587_n.jpg)
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Wow, lovely photo Mel. Just love Puffins! O0
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Just spent far too long looking through all the wonderful photos in this thread :)
Is there a separate thread for woofs on walkies?
Here are a few of my animal pics ...
Red Deer at Corran
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/HighlandFlame/P3271058_zps674b10df.jpg)#
He's behind you!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/HighlandFlame/62263004wexArD_fs.jpg)
Snowy sheepdog
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Winter%202013/002-1.jpg)
Red grouse
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Winter%202013/396110_330466047065584_1046555538_n.jpg)
Mother and son
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Down%20on%20the%20farm%20May2013/010_zps6db45218.jpg)
Blackie lambs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Down%20on%20the%20farm%20May2013/002_zps8cc8064f.jpg)
A snowy scene
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/More%20snow%2021%20March%202013/007_zpsc0003057.jpg)
A Bonnie Highland Lassie
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Bogs%20Marilla/180166_10150109845623048_1504109_n_zpsd0c9a4a5.jpg)
Nosey!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/brianbear003.jpg)
Blackie tups
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Sheep/015.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Sheep/013-1_zps67619dcb.jpg)
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Love that llama/alpaca picture - you must enter that into a competition somewhere!
In answer to the dog question. There used to be a rogues gallery thread and I always thought there should also be a dogues gallery thread too.
Edited to say; evidently there still is a Rogues gallery. So if you wan to start a dogues gallery it will probably get some posts.
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Nice Pics Moobli, love the Llama one and the snowy sheep group photo
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Thanks for the nice comments :) I have started a "Woofs on Walkies" thread.
And for the Herdwick lovers (I recall seeing a post earlier in this thread about the lack of Herdies ;D ), I used to train my dogs on them. My fave breed of sheep :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Rip001.jpg)
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A few shots of Barbary Ground Squirrels taken on Fuerteventura a couple of weeks ago....
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10275978_786523101366446_7272673513993267506_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1238139_786523231366433_5175551961253769853_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10412051_786524461366310_1190590356925738766_n.jpg)
There goes my fig roll.....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1794586_786524011366355_7600661748660774885_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10377179_786522928033130_1426628997730045438_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10177445_786522981366458_6640704896269964258_n.jpg)
A resident lizard....
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10294286_786526794699410_5687323422055467120_n.jpg)
And some sort of Damselfly....
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10300875_786554868029936_762197743428848939_n.jpg)
Oh....and this interesting character.... :D
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10338317_786522361366520_2345142731615179892_n.jpg)
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(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14045505670_bf5a21541a_b.jpg)
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A few shots of Barbary Ground Squirrels taken on Fuerteventura a couple of weeks ago....
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10275978_786523101366446_7272673513993267506_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1238139_786523231366433_5175551961253769853_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10412051_786524461366310_1190590356925738766_n.jpg)
There goes my fig roll.....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1794586_786524011366355_7600661748660774885_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10377179_786522928033130_1426628997730045438_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10177445_786522981366458_6640704896269964258_n.jpg)
A resident lizard....
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10294286_786526794699410_5687323422055467120_n.jpg)
And some sort of Damselfly....
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10300875_786554868029936_762197743428848939_n.jpg)
Oh....and this interesting character.... :D
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10338317_786522361366520_2345142731615179892_n.jpg)
Forgot this one first time around!....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10389671_786522441366512_3073622218582723381_n.jpg)
Lovely shot of the grouse ukj O0
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sunnydale, I love the cute little squirrel! :)
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sunnydale, I love the cute little squirrel! :)
ditto!
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sunnydale, I love the cute little squirrel! :)
They were all over the place! We were at the Hondo volcano crater and I'd just opened my waist bag to get the camera out. The squirrels appeared from all directions, probably expecting food.
All I had with me were some fig rolls! :D
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Leaf Weevil (polydrusus formosus)....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10311371_792046914147398_7236787541821412472_n.jpg)
Red and Black Froghopper....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10384306_792046920814064_7915893535349253394_n.jpg)
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Only just managed to get this before he flew off... A Wood Tiger (moth)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10426576_793955497289873_5749906911910415206_n.jpg)
And an average shot of a Speckled Yellow (moth)...
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10427328_793959907289432_785344877246834470_n.jpg)
This one was just to quick for me!
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Love the Wood Tiger - saw my first one on the Wessex Ridgeway a week ago :)
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Large Red Damselflies....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10500368_804356996249723_7560581989680469075_n.jpg?oh=57d26c4b43ea89e35d406ff2a0a76127&oe=5429FA7E&__gda__=1410396948_d27d2067f0990c2e91fca3c23dc7c924)
Hoverfly - Helophilus pendulus
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10308054_804357569582999_6069639708935141189_n.jpg)
Speckled Wood butterfly....
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10455858_805560952795994_5734263139037717192_n.jpg)
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Gannet Colony, Bempton:
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0106_zpsf0620f82.jpg) (http://)
Squirrel up a tree, East Yorks:
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0007_zps8f1219bd.jpg) (http://)
Water Vole Duo, North Cave:
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/040_zps95af42de.jpg) (http://)
Roe Deer, East Yorks:
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_00082_zps5aa09928.jpg) (http://)
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I'm really busy with work but one of the definitions of free lance is that you set your own hours. So when yesterday my son had to go down to Kingston I just told people I wasn't available, possibly giving the impression to both projects I'm working on that that I was busy with the other one. I tagged along with my son and by 10.45 we were free to go off for a walk.
Lots of the deer in Bushy Park are very unconcerned by people but this one didn't mind us standing very close.
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/LL1397_zps525d05c0.jpg) (http://)
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Lovely shot Ridge O0
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Oink
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2165.jpg) (http://)
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Great shot, I hope you were the other side of the fence, they don't look like they are stopping for you.
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But animals never behave for photos. I took this pic at Cwmystradllyn to ry to reflect the tranquillity of the valley but had to wait while the animal on the right finished adding its contribution to Porhmadog's water supply.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/k059qx.jpg)
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(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00004-2.jpg) (http://)
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(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00015.jpg) (http://)
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00023.jpg) (http://)
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(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/summer%202014/P8061389_zpsc5d63a0b.jpg) (http://)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/summer%202014/P8061385_zps4f01bd42.jpg) (http://)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/Birkhouse/summer%202014/DSC02528_zps734e7288.jpg) (http://)
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I can't believe that this topic hasn't been posted in since August last year! :o
Anyway, moving on....
Comma butterfly
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11928590_1046751035343650_1614504125230300572_n.jpg?oh=2fed627d4cad30f62933d0d8a67aa4ec&oe=563C2F79)
Peacock butterfly...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11951878_1046751662010254_5502965510723658338_n.jpg?oh=57204f8bce938ff8a3530bd6608d8852&oe=563CC7E0)
Juvenile Moorhen...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11899789_1045653125453441_4221296801888981290_n.jpg?oh=1602677af0afd15f794134f0077358f7&oe=566C2AB6)
Cinnabar Moth caterpillar....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11902301_1045653205453433_4045170819013810076_n.jpg?oh=cc4eba119991f8e5c0143ef8b1b71cd6&oe=5683EC52)
Common Lizard....(x 2)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11222912_1046990615319692_5805448637681777606_n.jpg?oh=d6a2463349b3fd92b0796885eaabf9fd&oe=5681452A)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11951792_1046990718653015_7589166221874876447_n.jpg?oh=be57f2d4767d5e01df24c28e27c71344&oe=56790B55)
Tracey :)
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Great photos sunnydale :) I especially like the butterflies and the moorhen
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Thanks Dovegirl....but I really do need a better camera for shots like these! :-[
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Great Photos Sunnydale, you do pretty good with the camera you have got. Earlier this year I had a fleeting glimpse of something that made me rather excited in some marshy ground close to my home, I thought i saw a Water Rail but in reality I expect it was a juvenile Moorhen. :-[
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Does bigfoot count?? ;D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bs2BG9JsDzI/VO7np35KDcI/AAAAAAAAFQo/1oD_cq0ff-M/s1600/tn_bigfoot%2Bdaylight%2B2.jpg)
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(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=930534416994802&set=pb.100001147579021.-2207520000.1444860463.&type=3&theater)
this doesn't seem to have worked - I can't see the pic - try again
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nope [censored]***. what am i doing wrong
only works as a link
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(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=930534416994802&set=pb.100001147579021.-2207520000.1444860463.&type=3&theater)
this doesn't seem to have worked - I can't see the pic - try again
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nope [censored]***. what am i doing wrong
only works as a link
Click the image button (the one under the letter B) and put the link in there.
Isn't it cute.
Regards Wayne
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Aww, he/she is lovely Jac! O0
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Click the image button (the one under the letter B) and put the link in there.
Isn't it cute.
Regards Wayne
That's what I thought I'd done the first try - obviously didn't :-[ Thank you for getting it right for me.
Yes, extremely cute. I was so surprised to see it awake I snapped quickly without flash, shut the box quickly and didn't handle it. The box is right beside a well walked path so I doubt I'm the only one to take a surreptitous peek.
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I saw around a dozen Common Lizards on my walk yesterday but only managed to get these few photos.....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13775901_1242159422469476_1832292349893262900_n.jpg?oh=4d35aa0025e1f3eface83f26b22514d7&oe=57ED6AD1)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13782238_1242159482469470_826154192668813839_n.jpg?oh=63085796cf99c711732c6278622cf1bc&oe=582BA31D)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13669751_1242159582469460_9104225277282035413_n.jpg?oh=4095d82b937eb9fe047bc73902dc895f&oe=581EA91B)
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O0 O0 O0
not that common.....think I saw one once!
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I saw around a dozen Common Lizards on my walk yesterday but only managed to get these few photos.....
This warm weather has certainly been bringing them out. Whilst out on Dartmoor the other day I came across an adder basking on a log. Of course as usually happens, by the time I got the camera out it had slid away into the undergrowth. >:(
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Great captures! Haven't seen any this year :-\
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Puffins, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0369_zpshfnhg3uj.jpg) (http://)
Grey Heron, Blacktoft Sands
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0022_zpsociql7fm.jpg) (http://)
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Lovely pics RM O0
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Love the photo of the puffins RM :)
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thanks sunnydale and dovegirl :) ...you can get really close to them at wick point on skomer island. a wonderful bird to watch
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Love the puffins O0 Zoom lens or were you that close to them?
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Hi Strider, thanks, not a huge zoom lens as i was walking the coast path and it would've added weight and slowed me down, but it was an 18-55 nikon lens. you can get close, however, as their burrows are next to the path at wick point :)
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Gannet and chick, Bempton Cliffs RSPB
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0018_zps93fpg87q.jpg) (http://)
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0019_zpsjnryefol.jpg) (http://)
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Alan, or was it Steve?
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz320/pdstsp/Alps%202016/DSC00735_zpsuolqgyht.jpg) (http://)
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Spotted this huge dragonfly yesterday
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b536/StridersPix/High%20Cup%20Nick/dragonfly_zpszc1oghwd.jpg) (http://)
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What a monster!
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Patagonian Mara...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14199421_1279240778761340_912196977185014348_n.jpg?oh=19a76ef7ef89798d16d9e8af3e4d1a07&oe=58377FBB)
Humboldt Penguins....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14212702_1279240972094654_4266980699961734585_n.jpg?oh=c2077d2af62d99046dac3eecc05a7d5c&oe=5839E759)
Ring Tailed Lemur...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14237563_1279241288761289_1544613913635882409_n.jpg?oh=bf135cd84eee645b390e6c9db22cb4c2&oe=587C48F2)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14183706_1279241482094603_4276448869455512399_n.jpg?oh=623d16da8417b5f2a76bf7ab9d97135c&oe=584FB156)
Meerkat...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14232996_1279242048761213_3881246644383587151_n.jpg?oh=c83f7f0013f13fa5f2274d2c4b2235c9&oe=583B64B9)
Waldrapp Ibis...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14224726_1279243308761087_7213452106879324231_n.jpg?oh=e993561182b043e138d3931a709a59af&oe=5886954C)
White-naped crane...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14212077_1279242598761158_4672323033521467732_n.jpg?oh=63618318fffa3fc896c4d94f30749087&oe=58384C5C)
Asian short clawed otter...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14192050_1279243455427739_3797017160518379441_n.jpg?oh=01cff48b168f27383ede204aaf58afaf&oe=583A0C78)
Black & White ruffed lemurs...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14183969_1279241412094610_5834013767808146275_n.jpg?oh=0afed3f02b0e082c488e01da2b4477c8&oe=584D0E79)
Wallaby...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14203157_1279241805427904_4656736356495342184_n.jpg?oh=0bde696febfd73cbce7ababdfe287316&oe=583E3D7D)
Giant sulcata tortoise...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14264986_1279241995427885_1212593071704569987_n.jpg?oh=aea134e5a5f42cff5126711ddcb4fa0f&oe=5884FDD2)
Visayan warty pig...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14192658_1279242245427860_6812352655965379114_n.jpg?oh=609f075e3faac57b0ea8fc4dc92ae335&oe=58804595)
And finally.....
Swallows.....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14199300_1279241762094575_2922513512438754370_n.jpg?oh=8e3a39168115199f1f84dda31926bdf9&oe=583D71BB)
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Great photos sunnydale :) Especially the one of the swallows
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+1 for the young swallows :)
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You get a wide range of wild life in your garden Sunnydale.
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You get a wide range of wild life in your garden Sunnydale.
If only! :D
Thanks for the nice comments all :)
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+1 for the young swallows :)
plus two O0
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plus two O0
plus three! O0
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Thanks! Ya gotta love Swallows :D
Spotted this little cutie in Padley Gorge....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14199565_1281771078508310_1123434560512363179_n.jpg?oh=dfc910d013a9b23023c7dbf52f0f797d&oe=5879FD4E)
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Newt?
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Newt?
Nope! :D
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Lizard then? :o :-\
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I've no idea what species he is but judging by his facial expression, he's definitely a bit of a wise guy...
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Its a toad isn't it?
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I thought a small toad too. here's another one, by kirk yetholm and also a butterfly (can you name which one!?)
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0165_zps8fyxnqxw.jpg) (http://)
(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab331/joe_riley2/DSC_0120_zpsrjvehisu.jpg) (http://)
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My little cutie is indeed a little toad :D
RM, your butterfly is a Painted Lady 8)
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well done Sunnydale, seen more of these beauties than usual this summer but where have all the Small Tortoiseshells disappeared to? :(
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well done Sunnydale, seen more of these beauties than usual this summer but where have all the Small Tortoiseshells disappeared to? :(
I've actually seen more Tortoiseshells this year than I have PL's. A few more Red Admirals around this year too....and they seem to like my Sedum O0
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Taken near Derry Lodge in the Cairngorms - just want to see if I've got the hang of posting pictures on here.
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2 on 1-impressive! O0
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(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s466/treehugger1972/001_zpsvt7sp5ab.jpg) (http://)
this chap was trying to get in via the back step!
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I'd forgotten just how big these birds are. Some very lazy Geese on my little walk today...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14519895_1126087737479206_3436675229991720465_n.jpg?oh=3a317d1b31d5c830daa72b91be8f77e4&oe=587C7BAF)
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Nice pic Mel. They are lovely to look at but it's what they leave behind that's the problem. You have to watch where you're putting your feet!
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Spotted this Adder on Curbar Edge yesterday. O0 He was a bit too fast for a decent pic though...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14520449_1300846153267469_1530429064261189381_n.jpg?oh=a0d10f356afbb99c8a4cf81694fe4ff8&oe=585F1FC0)
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Good photo of the geese Mel :)
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Aww, thanks DevonDave and Dovegirl :) Brilliant shot of the Adder sunnydale O0
Another birdy one from me.... a Red Kite - taken on today's meander around Riplingham/Brantingham, East Yorkshire (not a bad pic considering I only have a click and go camera - thank goodness the auto focus decided to choose the bird and not the leaves!!):
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14522795_1129860767101903_2395683769670278535_n.jpg?oh=c6d28a7446bd6504beed6c750deadd71&oe=5866A9DF)
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This photo was taken near Callander in southern Scotland a few months ago:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13895438_1339972289365200_6319776987044556359_n.jpg?oh=28b4dd41efafd14f98086e9be4add527&oe=586B8740)
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Great shots Mel and henryb :)
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Cheers Dovegirl.
That's a fab shot henryb O0
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They're fantastic, Mel and HenryB! O0
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One of my own favourite animal pictures is this one of two sheep apparently sharing a joke near Lose Hill. I hope they weren't laughing at the way I walk... ;D
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13903417_10154372338198834_7050486237948459396_n.jpg?oh=c75d7874323bcdad1de7fcc2ecf6d2d4&oe=5865AB28)
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Hear About Megan Williams, down the cefn, getting married on saturday.
Pregnant is she.
No.
Well there's posh for you!!!!!
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Hear About Megan Williams, down the cefn, getting married on saturday.
Pregnant is she.
No.
Well there's posh for you!!!!!
;D
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Lol at all this ;D
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Didn't know they had red kites your way Mel.............. :o
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No, neither did I pleb. I've seen Buzzards and Sparrowhawks before round Brantingham before but never Red Kites.
Great shot adalard - definitely worthy of the Caption Competition ;D
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The place to get really good kite shots is at a cafe in Harewood village they feed the Kites so they come in really close.
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Yes, I've seen them at Harewood MWM. I think I was just so surprised to see one local(ish) to me (and even more surprised my pic turned out as non-blurry as it did ;D ) ... It made my walk :)
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A surprise guest visited for brekkie yesterday morning! Photographed from my bedroom window, hence not the best shots...
Female Sparrowhawk devouring a Wood Pigeon!
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31450198_1928869080465170_6170371964163588096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1247cb37958ff290dacb16d3b0cc276c&oe=5B56CAE2)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31564131_1928869410465137_6100333898107977728_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=54d00988be8fcb7792fe4ad7492f0cb9&oe=5B9CF048)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31562273_1928869393798472_3881677870304591872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=eedf6c97ab5b702de9767453505b33d4&oe=5B64908F)
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And a few of this young seal, which was resting among the rocks on Thornwick beach last Friday morning....
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31669835_1930031613682250_19420532147486720_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6b5403a0cf1dd6a6ba4098a7d6f7f31d&oe=5B5A6B55)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31531115_1930031780348900_4304192168492269568_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8ab534bbbc9ea1d46c35f070bedce611&oe=5B5BD9BA)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31530716_1930031883682223_2907982636540493824_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e536857fc3bfee097b0c45d52be0b59f&oe=5B618F79)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31727793_1930031417015603_6779580106932224_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=41e711f635ab28b0287940c697e7eca5&oe=5B547380)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31484460_1930032443682167_2098499103607488512_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=09a05759b7741f697e9091661358574e&oe=5B5520AF)
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Beautiful sparrowhawk. One caught and devoured a starling :( on my lawn recently leaving only the beak as evidence.
Just love the 'advanced-balanced;banana' yoga pose followed by 'ta-da!' and omg moment seal pics.
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Love those - I have a real soft spot for seals since my childhood - we used to sail dinghies off the Anglesey coast and they would play round the boat.
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Great shots of the sparrowhawk, lovely looking bird, a tad gruesome mind ;)
Love the seal shots O0
In the last shot, was it saying "Oh no, I've left the heating on"
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Thanks for the nice comments O0
April, I think he was just fed up with me pointing my camera at him!
Got a lovely bit of video too but I don't know how to post that on here :-\
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Zoomed in shots of Gannets on Bempton Cliffs....
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31562831_1930030377015707_6535978259211878400_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=f1809e0abc36f7ad9b97457970264dfb&oe=5B923296)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31562268_1930028910349187_664634425140576256_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5d7313f04ceded04ca045da281eb2a86&oe=5B4FA213)
Kittiwakes....
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31662280_1930030600349018_7618607740641869824_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c341a50ef53d86a211a467adf8855ce0&oe=5B98B494)
Guillemots & Razorbills....
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31564068_1930030063682405_6257069276352479232_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2ff351d881912d787af9315feeaefdfb&oe=5B51FB08)
Fulmars....
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31676582_1930032030348875_3291696586723164160_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d832bd1bbc23bad78aa75f98a6d5f8ef&oe=5B966497)
And last but not least...A Violet Oil Beetle!...(bigger than it looks too!)..
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31531037_1930031643682247_7099481378651111424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=80423eecadb93f2ed643e54b286c0b87&oe=5B5353DA)
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Great pics. Haven't been to Bempton since going photographically digital - time for another visit.
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Fantastic photos, Sunnydale. O0
How wonderful to see that sparrowhawk in the garden! And I love the photos of the gannets - I never realised they had that beautiful colouring on their head and neck.
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Great photos sunnydale :) I especially like the one of the fulmars
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Thanks for the nice comments O0
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Great pics sunnydale :)
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(https://peter-thomson.com/images/2018-05-02/960/PANA4714.JPG)
peter-thomson.com/dartmoor/dartmoor-bennett-s-cross-grimspound-natsworthy-heathercombe-lower-hookner-west-coombe-hookney-tor-cahllacombe-golden-dagger-2018-05-02.html
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she's Taking my picture [ :-[
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31727793_1930031417015603_6779580106932224_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=41e711f635ab28b0287940c697e7eca5&oe=5B547380)
Oh no does my bum look big in this :o
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31484460_1930032443682167_2098499103607488512_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=09a05759b7741f697e9091661358574e&oe=5B5520AF)
Great pics Sunnydale O0
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she's Taking my picture :-[
Oh no does my bum look big in this
Perfect captions, Beefy!
;D ;D ;D
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:D Thanks April & Beefy
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I was out for a walk near Cardigan on the weekend and taking pics using my phone.
This little beauty got really interested in what I was doing and hovered around the lens for ages.
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Met this little fella on a walk around Abberton reservoir last weekend. Unfortunately he was blocking the path going straight across the field. He did eventually move out the way after about 5 minutes of banging the gate to try and scare him.
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/1433w2f.jpg)
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Taken at Sumburgh Head on Shetland last week.. this little one had a few admirers
(http://i65.tinypic.com/29nect5.jpg)
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I thought there used to be a thread for bird pictures? If there is, I can't seem to find it. Anyhoo, Golden Plovers all over Swaledale, peeeeeeping away. Very pleased to be able to get a half decent photo, because they are usually just out of range for the non blurry version.
(http://i67.tinypic.com/j8165t.jpg)
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Another bird picture. This one taken on the way down from Shunner Fell.
I think this Lapwing thought I was too close to his/her nest - screeching and flying at me. Gave me the chance to get a good close up though.(http://i68.tinypic.com/mrr8rs.jpg)
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Great close ups dittzzy O0
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Excellent Tracey O0
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/42513371494/in/dateposted-public/
dragonfly/similar
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Friendly little thing
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/9pv0gx.jpg)
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Lovely pony, Mark :)
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I found these photographs in museum in Germany. They shows emotions of animals in a funny way. I don't remember the name of the museum but its in cologne.
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I found these photographs in museum in Germany. They shows emotions of animals in a funny way. I don't remember the name of the museum but its in cologne.
Somethings sounds a little phishy about this ::)
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Somethings sounds a little phishy about this ::)
As it was in "cologne" I think it smells a bit fishy too!
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How about this cutie?
(http://i65.tinypic.com/okpg5d.jpg)
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Or this smooth fellow
(http://i63.tinypic.com/vyqjk7.jpg)
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Spring comes early in Devon - from today's walk.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/vifx8m.jpg)
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Just got this picture of a Kea from Ninthace Minor who is out hiking in New Zealand. These guys can demolish an unattended backpack in a matter of minutes in an effort to seek out the any chocolatey goodness concealed within.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/214tro0.jpg)
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That's fab! :D
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O0 N. Minor has obviously inherited photography skills
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How on Earth did u get a slow worm? And the furry jobby?
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How on Earth did u get a slow worm? And the furry jobby?
Spotted the Slow Worm on Dartmoor on the side of Cosdon Hill - we were both out enjoying the sun. The furry jobby is a baby Possum courtesy of Ninthace Minor.
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Taken today walking the dog, taken in a hurry so not that clear I’m afraid
(https://i.postimg.cc/75ZmKzxB/90-B23159-3-F43-4-CC0-90-F7-27117-C14-D4-CA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75ZmKzxB)
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Just got this picture of a Kea from Ninthace Minor who is out hiking in New Zealand. These guys can demolish an unattended backpack in a matter of minutes in an effort to seek out the any chocolatey goodness concealed within.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/214tro0.jpg)
Great photo. I have just warned Edd to watch his snacks.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/)
Got the mining bees in the lawn again.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/)
Got the mining bees in the lawn again.
. She’s made a reet mess of that lawn, not a blade of grass left.
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Was walking along the Norfolk Coast Path and came across these little things in a very good nest.
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/23lfwnd.jpg)
I was surprised as there are alot of birds along the coast and looks easy pickings, unless poisonous.
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I believe they are Brown Tail Moth caterpillars and, yes, they (or, rather, their hairs) are quite an aggressive irritant.
http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/british-moths/brown-tail-moth-caterpillar-euproctis-chrysorrhoea/ (http://www.wildlifeinsight.com/british-moths/brown-tail-moth-caterpillar-euproctis-chrysorrhoea/)
We get thousands of them on Spurn Point (also coastal).
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Thanks Mel, you are correct. I did stand well clear of it, looked a bit creepy to me.
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Yes, see through bags of wriggley things... makes me feel itchy just thinking about it....urrrrggghh ;D
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Never seen those before Mark :)
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Me neither - very strange looking housing arrangement.
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Orange Tip butterflies. Pembrokeshire
(https://i.ibb.co/Cv1fq5W/DSC04991.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LdrXWRV/DSC05003.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RNhgrCr/DSC04994.jpg)
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Very nice Jac, amazing close ups.
Where abouts did you go in Pembrokeshire ?
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We were finishing the Pembrokeshire coast path from Strumble Head to St Dogmaels. The butterflies were on a connecting path leading out to the coast from Moylgrove. Made a nice change to have butterflies stationary for a while not flitting about!
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Gorgeous photos Jac :)
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We were finishing the Pembrokeshire coast path from Strumble Head to St Dogmaels. The butterflies were on a connecting path leading out to the coast from Moylgrove. Made a nice change to have butterflies stationary for a while not flitting about!
Nice part of the World and pretty much over-looked. We went further round into Cardigan Bay last year and walked some of the coastal path in the area south of Aberaeron.
Would love to have more time and walk more of the pathways.
Great butterflies O0
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:) Thanks everyone.
Relieved to have sorted out the posting of pics.
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My 8 year old grandson recently made a birdbox. It has been put to good use.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/k9ewdj.jpg)
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My 8 year old grandson recently made a birdbox. It has been put to good use.
:) :smitten:
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Lovely photos Jac 8)
And I'm loving your grandsons birdbox ninthace! O0
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Small Red Damselfly....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/61287254_2519721478046591_1958327636107198464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=754c3f6cee08e9eff08343b6c2296a32&oe=5D55B9A7)
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Lovely pic. Not many about yet.
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Lovely pic. Not many about yet.
Loads of blue damsels in the hay meadows by the Otter north of Tipton St John today Jac. Tipton itself is on my don't hike there again list though, shame because I liked the Golden Lion in the village itself.
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Loads of blue damsels in the hay meadows by the Otter north of Tipton St John today Jac. Tipton itself is on my don't hike there again list though, shame because I liked the Golden Lion in the village itself.
I'm very fond of the Otter Valley. Not been to the Golden Lion for quite a while but have always had good food there.
What has Tipton done to be put on your don't-hike-there-again list?
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I'm very fond of the Otter Valley. Not been to the Golden Lion for quite a while but have always had good food there.
What has Tipton done to be put on your don't-hike-there-again list?
See #744 http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33266.735 (http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33266.735)
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Had a bit of a wildlife wander on Monday in an area that seems great for a bit everything, provided you manage to get your camera in focus fast enough!....
Willow Warbler...(could be a Chiffchaff :D
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62181630_2536084753076930_4115055221959294976_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeED3L51mswSjAAd1p8m9WRniPNOI0hEcYdnxdNImFdp-d-U-3vJIccm21l-viS_4s5ihurLCeY4rFezSedkjzb-Vs1ZP0Y5Uji5wYOx0mJMhQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=79d6b5914583352acfa249ae0fcbac90&oe=5D90C403)
Speckled Wood butterfly...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62238256_2536084886410250_3433589374036475904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_eui2=AeGAcLOTvU5awB0zwR_Zc8EW0ucq-QrDKrVtK1V3UuEa1e787aXRuEJx_B03b9Fi2egl0oN4Gx_4l3NKcD62zPUYPybszrQeMac0m0zqAjCPBg&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=5955c90110410e1e6bf1fd02b1c93ddb&oe=5D9DF4DD)
Brimstone butterfly....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62070030_2536084993076906_1978793417265643520_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeFNParcPOlGVbbU18nsViCID9lCfEO2UAGgWtD0OfyCnMNkIKAgDmbTCPOc5v6lvYY3SH0BqoP3j23Ewbu2-yaG13s4fpsglU2OOctCvN9AcQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=97723f47b3068f1bce8bad6e64c14e66&oe=5D8CC675)
Cinnabar Moth...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/61930618_2536085053076900_1025934474308747264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeESyMOEjbItlbQCWA6kHNLuPZpBDvFpD3NzbykDq257JGUcAc6RoqPjKlxQSsOJD3uIXCDplMWEzlt-IpUvdQ3k0gsedx8O672wIouixmC41g&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=d00e6e9db4bdaefa19af7e8ee5fe5530&oe=5D8A737B)
Common Blue butterfly...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/61921603_2536085466410192_7971353477676793856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeFNppl39EBj3HSx3jPZvT9juIdFl_IrA_coTteJEGkfbHbSVK-6zaNOin16nkGCXcTgWwHfoH3Dt1FKaWw1t3oPxRpzarIwrF9sev9SttuHAA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=a6306e093cb2aaff628d291a8e234e61&oe=5D9ADB5A)
Red-and-black Froghopper....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62069053_2536085583076847_1053267878108725248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_eui2=AeE9Ui1Qv_ELtpZMf-p-WcCjUDOiwbhlsTUo0TmXQ40ntLaq3lFQ7Y7lLeCYf5jsKrOhmT15YCqE5MgzIdVFL9ml8ipSbOA98XgWsDkMmB5y_A&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=91d7bf511298e26f97c365885d65e24b&oe=5D58E4E2)
Bees on a Spear Thistle...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62082769_2536085769743495_6503061183178735616_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeFqzjP3M6LqGVh1XuGL7vdyZgfRbUIAg-gq7q59iXzq2SCyhWM9rc1hGnwgf6w6ADcaIsMGOvJhrJR02928mFgyeXfbCDTrQ_1904QiEQasbw&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=7a288de07cf1f93bbaa539dbfa3c4927&oe=5D8A346A)
And my favourite of the day....
A Broad bodied Chaser.... 8)
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Crikey, well done sunnydale, not sure I've ever seen one of those chasers, nevermind a pic. :o
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Excellent pictures O0. A remarkable effort to capture them so closely, as we know butterflies are in two groups: a) those that rarely settle and b) those that never settle :).
The number of butterflies we see on walks has fallen dramatically in recent years, quite worrying really. We haven't seen any dragons this year yet, sightings are normally reliable from late May.
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Great photos, sightings such as these are so often an important part of a walk. Sadly my reaction time and fumbling skill tends to miss many for my records.
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Lovely pics sunnydale O0
You must be quicker than me with your camera ;D
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Crikey, well done sunnydale, not sure I've ever seen one of those chasers, nevermind a pic. :o
Thanks pleb. I've seen them a few times but never managed a photo. I had to use zoom as couldn't get close enough. Too many prickly hawthorn bushes to fight through! ::)
Excellent pictures O0 . A remarkable effort to capture them so closely, as we know butterflies are in two groups: a) those that rarely settle and b) those that never settle :) .
The number of butterflies we see on walks has fallen dramatically in recent years, quite worrying really. We haven't seen any dragons this year yet, sightings are normally reliable from late May.
Thanks vg. As with the chaser, I had to stand back a bit and use zoom to get the photos. Get too close and they just fly off and land elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised that the pics came out as good as they did, although they aren't at all sharp.
We have some great habitats in Derbyshire for butterflies/moths/dragonflies, although getting any photo at all is hard work! Some years are better than others for numbers.
Great photos, sightings such as these are so often an important part of a walk. Sadly my reaction time and fumbling skill tends to miss many for my records.
Thanks BWW. Yes, seeing any wild creature on a walk is special and it's something I love about walking. Many people don't notice anything at all! I carry my camera in a pouch on my rucksack belt, so I can soon get it when needed. My problem comes when I'm trying to get a focus fast enough on something small before it moves! :D
Lovely pics sunnydale O0
You must be quicker than me with your camera ;D
Thanks beefy. I don't know about that....you take some pretty good photos too! :)
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Lovely pics sunnydale O0
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Superb pics. The 'chaser would be my pick too O0
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Great pics sunnydale. How do you get them to pose for you? Whenever I try, they fly off!
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Lovely pics sunnydale O0
Thanks April :)
Superb pics. The 'chaser would be my pick too O0
Thanks Jac. I was really pleased to have been in the right place at the right time :)
Great pics sunnydale. How do you get them to pose for you? Whenever I try, they fly off!
Thanks Mel :) Trial and error I guess, although I mostly find that if you try to get too close, the subject will usually take flight.
Apart from the Froghopper & the bees on the thistle, I had to zoom in from a distance to get any sort of photo of the other critters!
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Black headed Cardinal Beetle...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62253454_2543190299033042_6570976126640848896_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeFESXgP1MIiu6pNRl5x3JPDK9cRHYdlqD7tYR3a_8djXk8DrU2GT3j3Tn0Zl1_dqbcC8iLcPepwj1vk8j8Eroaw6zjvNVVaBbp0Xinv8AQ7oQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=f48124062d4e4841853a1f84452a5577&oe=5D7E78FA)
Tree Bumblebee....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62087510_2543196435699095_483867742802280448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeF5lF3HkQ8YNC_1XCfLfSM-sM9G-feCOf5AxjZVmytC1WO3FmV0VQULyxC0MDoKjObPEsdA5VF23FIYUqSVSg9GUNbiLibKTUzYEt1rOrbCdA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=e664c27975459e95d806c2a5bb1237e6&oe=5D82A683)
And another....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62468951_2543196482365757_935796635617722368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeFBUa_ccenFOMv7LqRMg4N7ylGhiInyW21ASS-4C8hU1flqQTs2ys_dOjhMKndWuneUemUTAg4YcabAvpC79U6sHohUVJzeY2qCCguP_cB_vQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=37c2426815d6ba760a8f27aa715f920f&oe=5D54906E)
The Tree bumblebee was quite a bit bigger than your average bee! :o
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A few youngsters.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47627824432_30c495aa90_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47627826202_f7104ed0d9_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47627827172_8459bbe80a_z.jpg)
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Fab pics sunnydale and Mike O0
Love the fluffy :) (aka robin) ;)
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Thanks April. The first 2 pictures were taken on low level walks in the Torridon area. The last 2 were in the garden. Our colony of feral cats means that we don’t see so many rabbits any more.
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Not a great picture - they would not turn round for me. Not the sort of thing you expect to find in a back garden on Exmoor.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2mq11xe.jpg)
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I had to zoom in on the subjects to get any sort of pics, hence not very good :-[
A Pied Wagtail...
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62256116_2547338898618182_1073991606413033472_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=a71bece4a6cb0cf322da70be53c763d2&oe=5D7F3325)
Linnets...
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A meadow Pipit...
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And a Common Swift moth....
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Very well got O0
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Thanks Pleb O0
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Good ones O0
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.....The Tree bumblebee was quite a bit bigger than your average bee! :o
And he has a rucksack too ;D
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https://ibb.co/Pzf0KV2
Anyone know if this is a hornet?
Photo not brilliant as I didn't want to get too close.
Taken at Aptera, Crete, last week.
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No but looks enormous, so probly a hornet!
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No but looks enormous, so probly a hornet!
If that is the head of a chive it does’t look big enough to me. Also the ones of my acquaintance were marked a bit more strongly and looked like wasps on speed. Mind you I also left without too much close inspection. My mate had a laurel hedge that was stiff with the blighters. Over to an entomologist.
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The flower they were on was huge, about six inches diameter, if that helps. Probably makes the length of each insect about an inch and a half.
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The flower they were on was huge, about six inches diameter, if that helps. Probably makes the length of each insect about an inch and a half.
Ah that’s different. Clearly an example of stinginbuggerus nasticus, sorry I don’t know the common name.
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Ah that’s different. Clearly an example of stinginbuggerus nasticus, sorry I don’t know the common name.
It's Nasty B'stard avec wings :D
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https://ibb.co/Pzf0KV2 (https://ibb.co/Pzf0KV2)
Anyone know if this is a hornet?
Looks a bit like the big beasties I photographed on Skopelos (Greece). Did they look like this?.....
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If yours were the same, they are Large yellow-headed Scoliid Wasps - Megascolia maculata. The largest European wasps there are. 8)
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....and I was more than a bit nervous photographing them, as I got quite close....although they were too busy feeding on the thistles to notice me! I took a bit of video footage too. Not sure how to post that on here though.
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Yes, I think those are the same species. Big bar stewards.
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Something a bit prettier from my trip to Bad Kleinkircheim last week. There are two species in the picture but I can't name either.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2j1lt13.jpg)
This one is less pretty but it was big enough to show on radar. No idea what it is either.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/53w9sg.jpg)
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Eeek! Those wasps look scary.
Great butterflies O0
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The wasp on the thistle is stunning.
I think the gorgeous blues might be Mazarine Blues (book says males gather in large numbers to drink on wet mud)
The black & white butterfly underside? might be a Hungarian skipper
No idea about the other beastie thought reminds me a bit of a mayfly.
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I visited Brockholes in Preston recently, predominantly to take pics of the bird life. It turned out that the insect life was faaar more diverse and interesting.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48122432252_2c9c49b9cc_b.jpg) (http://)Brockholes (3 of 3) (https://flic.kr/p/2gjq3xN) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48122336286_44027dd11d_b.jpg) (http://)Brockholes (2 of 3) (https://flic.kr/p/2gjpy2d) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48122433517_fbba05f048_b.jpg) (http://)Brockholes (1 of 3) (https://flic.kr/p/2gjq3VB) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr
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Excellent!
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Lovely. esp the Skipper? on Knapweed?
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The wasp on the thistle is stunning.
"Stinging" ;D
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Lovely pics O0
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Great pics Ian 8) I photographed a few six-spot burnet moths myself last week on the Llyn. They look very odd in flight but rather beautiful when settled! O0
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Thanks all. O0 So that's a Skipper on the "Thistle" is it? I'm no good at wild plants.. :(
And that's a Burnet is it?? I thought it was a Cinabar Moth. Mind you, I thought the blue one was a dragonfly until my mate told me it was a Damsel fly... 0/10 ;D
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Male Dark Green Fritillary with wings closed.....
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64898284_2571844272834311_4199255891133857792_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQm_FWTz9eFObSF28AAYDAQ4dv-KgWSKr0wfUIWMvC_0BDfjZw9QYdiUH60dhkZFYx0&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=f4d4da2b6901a7c8b5535a21a3f63614&oe=5D78FF33)
And open....
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Photographed on Sunday in the Longstone Edge area 8)
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Fabulous photos everyone. You can even see the 'lace' pattern on the wings of the Damsel.
This reminds me I need to look closer at all these smaller creatures, they are equal to the bigger beasties 8)
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Superb fritillary shots, SunnyD
Without the smaller creatures the big beasties would have no dinner :)
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Superb fritillary shots, SunnyD
Without the smaller creatures the big beasties would have no dinner :)
Thanks Jac....and without the bigger creatures, the small beasties would have no dinner either!.....
On the Llyn coast path last week, I developed a bit of a macabre fascination with some Burying beetles (Nicrophorus vespillo in this case), feasting on a dead shrew....
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There were four of them feasting at one point, although this one ran off a bit quick after a bit of a scrap over some entrails!.... :D
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I couldn't see the beetles to start with, as they were underneath/inside the shrew....but as I looked down at the poor dead shrews body, it started to lift up! Then out popped a beetle from underneath! I used my pole to gently turn it over, only to be greeted with a rather grizzly sight! :D
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Like something from a Hammer Horror, beautifully caught though.
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Fascinating - great set of pics - if you'd had the time to wait, I think they would have burrowed away underneath and then the shrew would have sunk mysteriously into the ground.
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Urgh! And great butterfly shots, I dont have the patience. :)
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I found a dead shrew in wet weather in the Hafren forest, it had a large black slug on it's throat and it gave the macabre appearance that the slug had killed it. Posted it a good few years ago but it went the way of the bucket.
Great shots of the beetle.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48152108492_08d8cb2269_c.jpg) (http://)P1050325 (https://flic.kr/p/2gn39g7) by Barewirewalker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/barewirewalker/), on Flickr
On a happier note. Age and general wear and tear make my efforts to press the shutter button at the right time less frequent.
Anyone save me the effort of finding a butterfly book? O0
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Painted Lady BWW https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/painted-lady
Something bigger - Exmoor Ponies on Porlock Common yesterday.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/rirbwi.jpg)
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Fab shot of the Painted Lady BWW.
Aah - ponies :-*
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Not sure if these count as I wasn’t out walking at the time. I was killing time in Changi airport between flights
(https://i.ibb.co/98GP9CP/20191023-110926.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M29dD3d)
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(https://i.ibb.co/6nNVhGr/20191023-111650.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0DQ8N1m)
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Beautiful - why wouldn't they count :) Have a great trip
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Painted Lady BWW https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/painted-lady (https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/painted-lady)
Something bigger - Exmoor Ponies on Porlock Common yesterday.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/rirbwi.jpg)
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From a walk yesterday
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxgNx904/20191029-125659.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
And from today, in its natural habitat
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvFcpTn7/20191030-105344.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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I took this photo in October 2017 and the moment remains one of the best I've had while walking because it was totally unexpected.
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Deer_3.jpg)
I was only four miles from Whitstable on the North Kent coast, which isn't exactly an area known for deer. I've lived around here for nearly 50 years and I hadn't seen a deer before (or since). I do a walk in that area most weeks and I've been on the lookout for deer for the last two years; I live in hope!
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I took this photo in October 2017 and the moment remains one of the best I've had while walking because it was totally unexpected.
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Deer_3.jpg)
I was only four miles from Whitstable on the North Kent coast, which isn't exactly an area known for deer. I've lived around here for nearly 50 years and I hadn't seen a deer before (or since). I do a walk in that area most weeks and I've been on the lookout for deer for the last two years; I live in hope!
He has an impressive set of antlers
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One of my favourite stretches of the North Downs Way is the bit between Chartham Hatch and Canterbury that we walked this morning.
In just a short distance the trail passes through the site of an Iron Age hillfort called Bigbury Camp, through an ancient orchard called No Man's Orchard, and it also passes by a wooded area that's home to some friendly reindeer...
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Reindeer.jpg)
...and equally friendly donkeys.
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Donkeys.jpg)
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Nice O0
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Caught this fella watching the sun go down on new year's eve..
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49305122028_45e7471440_b.jpg) (http://)Watching the sun go down on 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2i7VD1Q) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr
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Lovely photo Ian O0
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(https://i.postimg.cc/G28bP8rv/DSC00883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgWq0JvJ)
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Ooo. Very nice. :)
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a few pics and a short video from today
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE5gQ34dheM&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE5gQ34dheM&feature=youtu.be)
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Lovely shots beefy. You are right, it is a cormorant and mandarin ducks, lovely O0
Not sure what the bird with the white capped head in the vid is tho :-\
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Thanks Ape it’s a Coot
And above double crested cormorant,
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Is that video shot in Carlisle?
I have a bit in common with the coot.
The Mandarins are absolutely glorious.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
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Love the Mandarins. Especially the top one.
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Is that video shot in Carlisle?
I have a bit in common with the coot.
The Mandarins are absolutely glorious.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
Thanks Jim Bob O0
Not in Carlisle I was in etherow country park near Stockport
Thanks Andbr O0
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The porkers around Chaddesley Corbett wear shorts. :o
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYdmkmjv/Porker-with-shorts-on-low-res.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Lovely photos guys! O0
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Came across this today. The caption was "Day 3 ... nobody suspects anything yet."
https://i.redd.it/sxh09d3ya7b41.jpg (https://i.redd.it/sxh09d3ya7b41.jpg)
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This morning, my wife and I came across a trip(?) of goats during our woodland walk through Blean Woods near Canterbury.
Or is that a drove, herd, flock or drive?
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Blean_Woods_walk_1.jpg)
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Blean_Woods_walk_2.jpg)
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Blean_Woods_walk_3.jpg)
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A pussy cat while on foot in South Africa last year
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More cats while on foot in South Africa
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More cats while on foot in South Africa.
"On foot" - as in you were standing up?
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"On foot" - as in you were standing up?
I was standing up, or kneeling down when I took the shots, but did walk to the location with a guide.
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I was standing up, or kneeling down when I took the shots, but did walk to the location with a guide.
I was just wondering how much flexibility there was with (photos of) "...animals taken during walks" as mentioned in the OP. :)
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I was just wondering how much flexibility there was with (photos of) "...animals taken during walks" as mentioned in the OP. :)
I haven’t read the whole 98 pages of this thread, so don’t know what the OP said. I just went by the thread title. I deliberately didn’t post anything from inside a vehicle or within a lodge, but only those when there was walking involved. I captured a few others while on foot, but most of my my photos during the trip did not involve walking and I won’t post these on this forum. Admittedly, we had an armed guide for our walks since we wouldn’t have lasted long by ourselves in the bush, but they were still walks.
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Nice cat pics Mike O0
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From yesterday's walk in Grimthorpe Caste. I've walked there on several occasion, but had never seen any 'Reeves Pheasants'. So beautiful. They are very tame, didn't run away. wish they have many more days, weeks or years to live. We heard many shooting noises around :-\
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There are a lot of pheasants around my way, but I've never seen any as impressive as those! O0
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I have seen Golden Pheasants in the woods of the Greensand Range in Beds and Bucks - they, along with Sika deer and Muntjac are "presents" from the Dukes of Bedford at Woburn.
Talking exotic foreign wild life, we had Glis Glis in the attics of the houses in the near the woods in Tring/Wendover area. They were a bit of a nuisance as they were a protected species with an unfortunate liking for wiring.
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Not one, but 3
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Black Swans!? and they are not in water, or on grass. They can't be pet swans, can they?
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Black Swans!? and they are not in water, or on grass. They can't be pet swans, can they?
No, there are quite a few swans around here. What I find strange is seeing swans paddling on the ocean. Not unusual to see the 3 swans (I assume one is the parent of the little black ones), paddling out Penzance harbour, past the Jubilee Pool, about a mile and a half along the Promenade and then feed at Newlyn.
Then they paddle back.
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Probably escapees from Dawlish.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-dawlish-black-swans-2295647 (https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-dawlish-black-swans-2295647)
Give us back our swans yer swab!
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Probably escapees from Dawlish.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-dawlish-black-swans-2295647 (https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-dawlish-black-swans-2295647)
Give us back our swans yer swab!
Only if you give then back to Australia.
Seems quite apt that they are in Penzance, wonder if they will still be here on Darkie Day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummer's_Day (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummer's_Day)
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Here's a surprise black swan I saw during a walk, it was on a roadside pond near the village of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire. What was it doing there? Not a clue!
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKXpCvpR/2014-08-19-01.jpg)
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And here's one in its natural habitat in NZ
(https://i.postimg.cc/2j4QwjkR/20191030-105305-001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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These were some other surprise birds seen during a walk, again in the Buckinghamshire countryside, though I am now unable to pinpoint the exact location.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXrM6Bq7/2010-04-006.jpg)
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it was on a roadside pond near the village of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire. What was it doing there?
it wants to be in a Rohald Dahl story, the one about not knowing the difference between Little and Great.
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Here's a surprise black swan I saw during a walk, it was on a roadside pond near the village of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire. What was it doing there? Not a clue!
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKXpCvpR/2014-08-19-01.jpg)
What a beautiful picture! :D
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Thought I'd have a go from ninthace instructions ... worked for me .... Kelpies!
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During this morning's walk, I spotted a lizard on a piece of rubbish basking in the sun... :)
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Lizard.jpg)
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During this morning's walk, I spotted a lizard on a piece of rubbish basking in the sun... :) /quote]
Fantastic to see.
Last time I came across a lizard was up in the wilds of Northumberland, on Pennine Way last summer...seems a long time ago!
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Lizards turn up in the oddest of places. I have seen them in the Howgills watching the traffic on the M6 down in the Lune Gorge.
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Nice lizard:)
Often see them on Dartmoor on a sunny summer days amongst the [censored] tussock grass
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Thought I'd have a go from ninthace instructions ... worked for me .... Kelpies!
Kelpy? Since you are following Ninthaces’s instructions, accuracy is required. :)
These are amazing sculptures, although the surrounding area leaves a bit to be desired. A walk along the canal in worth a try though.
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These are amazing sculptures, although the surrounding area leaves a bit to be desired. A walk along the canal in worth a try though.
Went to see Falkirk Wheel, an amazing bit of engineering, everyone who worked there was so proud of the Kelpies, so later on went to see them, incredible sight. Bus loads of visitors were still turning up at 7PM to see them. Yeah walked along canal to Firth of Forth. Whilst at Wheel had a walk along Antonine Wall to Rough Castle Fort, some amazing views from up there. Walked back along part of canal then back to Wheel.
Missing these trips out....
Forgot one memorable occurrence....
Passed first sign 'Glasgow', called for toilet break, whilst washing hands a guy came in and produced the loudest, raspiest... well you can guess what!
I thought "Wellcome to Glasgow"!
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Loving the lizard! O0
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I had a lovely walk on Friday (will post a TR soon) and saw these two...
"Have you not heard of social distancing??!! Just sod off will you!!"....
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Good photo sunnydale :) That's one of the bridges at Bakewell, isn't it?
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A long wait for a Bittern to show.
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That is because they are twice as shy.
Good shot - I have heard a few, seen a lot less.
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Good photo sunnydale :) That's one of the bridges at Bakewell, isn't it?
Thanks Dovegirl, yes it's in Bakewell. Proof that I walked from home! :D
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A long wait for a Bittern to show.
That's one to be proud of!
How did you spot it?
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I sat in a reed-bed for hours and waited for movement. I knew it was about, just had to be patient. Will post the one where he is walking across the frozen lake.
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Not really an animal, more flies supper.
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Received this picture.....
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Is it a large Ram or a small Horse?
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Ah, geese - used to keep them years ago. You have captured their character well, Tracey!
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A long wait for a Bittern to show.
A rare sight indeed - good catch!
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honey bee (?) on garden cotoneaster.
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Ah, geese - used to keep them years ago. You have captured their character well, Tracey!
Thanks Richard! :)
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I do like a lizard. Reminds me of hot holidays :)
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I do like a lizard. Reminds me of hot holidays :)
They remind me of my nan screaming when my cousin caught one and brought it into the house. As he showed my nan, it jumped out of his hands and jumped onto the sofa before disappearing. ;D
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I forget which of the Coronovirus topics I saw it in (a humorous post though) where it mentioned self isolating if you meet a tiger or something... welll....oh dear. I was having a clear out of my phone pics earlier and came across this from a walk a couple of weeks ago:
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:D
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Had a visitor to the garden last night
(http://www.karlswalks.co.uk/2020/images/lw-24-03-2020/badger/P1120359.jpg)
A bit too dark without the flash which I thought might scare him away.
(http://www.karlswalks.co.uk/2020/images/lw-24-03-2020/badger/P1170431.jpg)
But didn't bother him at all.
(http://www.karlswalks.co.uk/2020/images/lw-24-03-2020/badger/P1170432.jpg)
The badgers have been coming on and off for a few years. Occasionally there has been a family of five
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It is good to see wild animals in the garden. Until recently, the only badgers I had seen were dead at the roadside. During the lockdown we have had a badger coming to the cats’ bowls a few feet from the patio door.
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Lovely to see a badger. They are good at digging up lawns, though.
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In my garden a few days ago
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Barnacle Goose family on Otter Tarn south of Newby Bridge
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Aah the sweeter side of nature :)
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Lovely to see a badger. They are good at digging up lawns, though.
We do get some occasional digging, but I am not too worried. We have a ‘country lawn’, which is a mixture of grass, moss, daisies, dandelions, clover and buttercups and wilder bits around the edge and under trees. It is not intended to be a bowling green. We also get rabbits digging (not so much now we have feral cats), crows rooting around and pulling up dead grass and whatever grubs they find and occasional deer in the garden. If the price of seeing some wildlife close up is a bit of damage to the lawn, that is a price I am prepared to pay.
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We do get some occasional digging, but I am not too worried. We have a ‘country lawn’, which is a mixture of grass, moss, daisies, dandelions, clover and buttercups and wilder bits around the edge and under trees. It is not intended to be a bowling green. We also get rabbits digging (not so much now we have feral cats), crows rooting around and pulling up dead grass and whatever grubs they find and occasional deer in the garden. If the price of seeing some wildlife close up is a bit of damage to the lawn, that is a price I am prepared to pay.
Quite agree - but we have gone from 5 acres of meadow to a postage stamp lawn, and the dog causes enough destruction as it is!
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Aah the sweeter side of nature :)
Goslings (and ducklings) certainly have that cute factor.
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On Friday we took a short drive to have a look at Meathop Moss Narure Reserve....
Click on the photos to enlarge, if you wish.
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Green Hairstreak Butterfly (Callophrys rubi)
(https://i.ibb.co/5cFV9cj/DSCF0643-2.jpg)
Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) enjoying the sun on the boardwalk
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Had a visitor to the garden last night
A bit too dark without the flash which I thought might scare him away.
But didn't bother him at all.
The badgers have been coming on and off for a few years. Occasionally there has been a family of five
Lovely !
Barnacle Goose family on Otter Tarn south of Newby Bridge
Great photo.! Those goslings look safe...!
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLF9yCCT/P5170660.jpg)
We decided not to take the route across the bridge today. ;)
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Goldfinch
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This brings backs many memories.....
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We decided not to take the route across the bridge today. ;)
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On our walk this morning, we spotted some animals we don't often see. I'll do a full write-up of the walk later, but for now...
...a pair of Rhea:
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Rhea_at_Marshside.jpg)
And a carp, which was about 2ft long. There were several, but they didn't get close enough to the surface for a decent photo:
(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Carp_at_Marshside.jpg)
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Smashing pics everyone O0 Love the badger shot Karl, I have never seen one that is still alive :(
Can I introduce you to a baby blackbird that is either an orphan or who has been abandoned by it's parents a bit too early. I have called him/her Babbity.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49930469411_91c894781b_z.jpg) (http://)
The poor thing doesn't have any tail feathers so it can't fly very well. I've been watching it for about a week now and it seems to be coping on its own, it is even having a go back at the bullying starlings. It comes to get food then hops back under cover in the hedge again. I am trying not to get too emotionally attached to it and I hope it manages to survive :)
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Lovely, April - the fledglings are just so vulnerable though.
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Smashing pics everyone O0 Love the badger shot Karl, I have never seen one that is still alive :(
Can I introduce you to a baby blackbird that is either an orphan or who has been abandoned by it's parents a bit too early. I have called him/her Babbity.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49930469411_91c894781b_z.jpg) (http://)
The poor thing doesn't have any tail feathers so it can't fly very well. I've been watching it for about a week now and it seems to be coping on its own, it is even having a go back at the bullying starlings. It comes to get food then hops back under cover in the hedge again. I am trying not to get too emotionally attached to it and I hope it manages to survive :)
Watch out fluffy might get jealous :D
Great pics everyone
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I haven't dropped in to this thread for a while, lovely pics all O0
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Here is a ruthless killer.
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And some well camaflaged seals.
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We met this magnificent beast as we were walking back down towards Clun village in Shropshire today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VsTnzSJq/The-Bull-Clun.jpg)
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Hope there was a fence between you and him G&P
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That's a lot of bull :)
(well, someone was going to say it)
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Can I introduce you to a baby blackbird that is either an orphan or who has been abandoned by it's parents a bit too early. I have called him/her Babbity.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49930469411_91c894781b_z.jpg) (http://)
Lovely, April - the fledglings are just so vulnerable though.
:( I haven't seen Babbity for over 24 hours now so I fear the worst :(
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Oh no.
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Went out on my final Covid-19 walk as back to work Monday :) First picture I know isn't an animal but somewhere on there I noticed something else and was surprised how close I was able to get. Look at the right hand side of the mushroom and spot the grasshopper?
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Wasn't long before the grasshopper jumped off into the long grass. In the fields further up met something a bit bigger.
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A footpath lead through someone's grounds and had these cute pets
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Having a rest and noticed this in the grass. At first I thought it was a dried out ladybird but have since learnt it is a Colorado Potato Beetle. Not good I guess for the farmer.
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Some amazing photos being shown .... grasshopper is a bit special!
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isn't Colorado Beetle is a notifiable insect because of the huge damage it does to potato crops
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I came across a small herd of Heifers jostling for some tasty leaves off bushes in a corner of a field . I was in the other field so I got up close and personal . These young guys always look handsome fellows , except when they are gallivanting towards you in an open field . ;)
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isn't Colorado Beetle is a notifiable insect because of the huge damage it does to potato crops
It is indeed but Mark need not worry about it as the picture actually shows a Ladybird pupa (chrysalis).
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This scene tickled me because of the cow at the back on the left. It seems to be craning its neck to look at me and see whats going on . :) .
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This scene tickled me because of the cow at the back on the left. It seems to be craning its neck to look at me and see whats going on . :) .
Ha ha... see what you mean!
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Hi ....
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Watershed, are you lucky to be in the right place a the right time, to take these beautiful shots.... or have you been waiting for hours for them?
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Watershed, are you lucky to be in the right place a the right time, to take these beautiful shots.... or have you been waiting for hours for them?
Ha Ha thanks Dodgylegs it is just snaps taken as I walk along.
There are a lot of opportunities up here. I just use a Compact with a decent zoom that hangs in its small bag around my neck as I walk. I usually walk alone, so with no conversation taking place the animals are less aware.
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Found this hungry spider on Saturday.
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Ha Ha thanks Dodgylegs it is just snaps taken as I walk along.
There are a lot of opportunities up here. I just use a Compact with a decent zoom that hangs in its small bag around my neck as I walk. I usually walk alone, so with no conversation taking place the animals are less aware.
The animals around you mustn't be too bothered by humans, great to see!
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Found this hungry spider on Saturday.
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That is a very unusual photo!
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Love the study of the cow :)
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Love the study of the cow :)
Thanks Jac , I think heifers are sometimes wonderful looking animals . I know very little about breeds , but I understand there are so many different type and many look magnificent to my untrained eyes . O0
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You've done it again! Lucky guy to come across all this amazing wildlife.
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One for dodgylegs
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Thanks!
Cute Seal!
Seal Sands, not far from here, has a colony which come up a channel to rest and play. Seen some great displays, unfortunately they did some flood defence work (I believe) which involved moving the viewing platform closer to the road; too much road noise!
My brother has these huge lenses for his camera which have not only caught the seals in action, but also on two hills behind, one was full of Herons and the other Egrets.
I've got a family of Ravens keep landing on shed, one day I might just catch them on camera!
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Thanks!
Cute Seal!
Seal Sands, not far from here, has a colony which come up a channel to rest and play. Seen some great displays, unfortunately they did some flood defence work (I believe) which involved moving the viewing platform closer to the road; too much road noise!
My brother has these huge lenses for his camera which have not only caught the seals in action, but also on two hills behind, one was full of Herons and the other Egrets.
I've got a family of Ravens keep landing on shed, one day I might just catch them on camera!
That would be great.
I have found Herons (Hegrie) difficult to photograph, they usually seem to spot me before I spot them.
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Seeing that cute seal reminds me of the 1980's music scene.
Half Man Half Biscuit - Sealclubbing Lyrics
Artist: Half Man Half Biscuit
Album: Back In The D.H.S.S.
Genre: Rock
I was just sitting there eating a salmonella sandwich
When a man walked up to me
“Would you mind, dear sir, if I asked you a question?
If music be the food of love, are you the indigestion?”
Wo-oh ippee ay oh
Found myself standing ‘mongst a score or so of ageing grans and granddads
When a frail voice asked of me:
“Would you mind, dear boy, I just can’t stand all this tension
Please let me in front of you so I can cash me pension”
No-oh ippee ay oh
Frank was going through a state of depression in his bedroom
When he reached out for the jar
He swallowed every last pill and he lay back on his duvet
A Haliborange overdose is perhaps not the right way
To ooh-ooh, to kill yourself
Down beside the babbling brook
I was trying to sketch myself a stallion
When the stallion said to me:
“That’s the third biro that you’ve broke and all day I cannot wait
You can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be lead mate”
Ooh-ooh said the stallion
Me and my girl – sealclubbing
Me and my girl – out on the ice
Me and my girl – sealclubbing
Me and my girl – ooh paradise
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The Ythan estuary can have over 1,000 seals at any one time - a mixture of Frey and harbour seals. They are mostly on the northern bank, which is a protected haul out zone and can be easily seen from Newburgh beach on the south side. They also make quite a noise. There are also many birds including eiders and sometimes the rare King Eider.
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We had a nice walk around Wharram Percy and the nearby Wharram Quarry nature reserve on the Yorkshire Wolds yesterday. An ideal excuse to spend an hour crawling around chasing butterflies in this glorious chalkland meadow. Marbled White butterflies were the main focus but there are currently a whole swathe of species present.
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Marbled White
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Meadow Brown.
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Small Heath.
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Small Skipper.
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We had a nice walk around Wharram Percy and the nearby Wharram Quarry nature reserve on the Yorkshire Wolds yesterday. An ideal excuse to spend an hour crawling around chasing butterflies in this glorious chalkland meadow. Marbled White butterflies were the main focus but there are currently a whole swathe of species present.
Gorgeous Meadow brown sat there on the Thistle ! O0
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I think these are Buddleia? It's Scottish Forestry land, I assume they are a biodiversity project as they are planted along both sides of the path. The local insect life seem to be enjoying them anyway :)
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Yes, it's Buddleia. Also known as the butterfly bush, with good reason, it seems! Fab pics of the Peacock and Red Admiral butterflies too O0
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Swallows on the line.
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Bon voyage, little swallows.
We'll be waiting for you next Spring.
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Lekking Black Grouse in the early morning, a few miles from the West Highland Way last year
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Ptarmigan on the Cape Wrath Trail (2019)
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Black-throated Diver along the Cape Wrath Trail (2019)
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Brilliant photos Birdman.... those colours!
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Brilliant photos Birdman.... those colours!
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Excellent photos Birdman.
We see more Red Throated Divers up here, than Black throated.
All a delight!
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Excellent photos Birdman.
We see more Red Throated Divers up here, than Black throated.
All a delight!
I also came across more Red Throated Divers on my walk, but they were too far away for a good photo. This Black-throated one was very close as you can see, so I was very lucky.
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Squirrels..... have some small video clips of them if anyone would like to see them?
In a Northumberland Wood....
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that would be great Dodgylegs, they are so cute
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I also came across more Red Throated Divers on my walk, but they were too far away for a good photo. This Black-throated one was very close as you can see, so I was very lucky.
Here Is a Red Throated Diver I saw when walking Shetlands Mainland Watershed in 2018
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I like the fact that even their eyes are red.
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I like the fact that even their eyes are red.
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Has the look of a 'decoy duck' in battleship grey!!! ;)
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I love the divers. I never saw any when I lived in England, but have seen black throated, red throated and great northern divers on Loch Torridon. I got some passable photos of the red and great northern plus a horrible one of the black throated diver, but I was not walking at the time.
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Red Squirrels.... sit back and listen to the sounds in the woods.
Sorry it is a bit long, taking too long to process.
https://youtu.be/9qw8W825p8U (https://youtu.be/9qw8W825p8U)
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Divers and red squirrels with birdsong - wonderful :)
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Excellent Dodgylegs.
They are so acrobatic cute and unfortunately quite rare.
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Excellent Dodgylegs.
They are so acrobatic cute and unfortunately quite rare.
Thanks.... I look forward to your next outing with your camera, what will you find this time?
Did you hear the sound of the Squirrels claws, during the chases? must be pretty sharp!
Were fortunate as we have a decent population of Reds in Northern England, some places request any sightings of Greys to be reported so they can be disposed of. Coming back into Byrness from Pennine Way walk to Chew Green, two Reds were just sitting in a tree staring at me!
Just recalled a really funny moment in Dodd Wood in Lakes. A guy had his camera on a tripod trained on the feeder waiting to photo a Red. He had been there sometime. On the Bankside behind him was a Red jumping about, the guy was totally oblivious! :)
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Sitting on the newly refurbished garden seat by the pond having a relaxing afternoon in the sun; heard a noise, ears pricked up ....
At first thought it's rats after the poison hidden behind a board; rats pinched the hens treats yesterday so they've got some treats of their own today!
Heard it again, then quiet, then again followed by a plop!
Recognised that sound, knew I had to get International Rescue (French Department) quickly to assist.....
Off came all the plants and the board covering the water butt, an old plastic water tank, to reveal a frog stuck inside.
International Rescue Frog Department ;D helped it out, placed on lawn to get it's breath back, it was there a while before hopping off.
Love a happy ending!
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Needed to see a bit of sunshine after dark, thick cloudy, mizzly, days.
Here in Cumbria on Hadrians Way.... a little cutie!(https://i.postimg.cc/j2xh3psL/70489-B70-5683-46-A1-9-C2-E-B4-D63424-A382.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/phS8p15H)
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Must have been reading the 'Inoffensive Jokes' thread
..............and understands why 31 Oct and 25 Dec are the same
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I saw this fella out on the Glyderau. Bit of an unusual sheep.
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There was a lot of commotion amongst some bushes at the edge of a field; a sheep and a lamb were standing making a lot of noise. On further inspection amongst the bushes I found the reason why....(https://i.postimg.cc/sDvNnfsp/DD0-FAAD9-B29-D-45-DD-A0-B4-1011-ED8-C2-B38.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcV582kC)
The other one of her lambs was stuck head first through a fence.
As I approached noticed part of the barbed wire fence was stuck around her neck. Got hold of fencing to pull away from her but in the constant struggle she kept pulling out of my hands. Finally one hand had hold of the wires, the other pulling her fleece back to get her to come out, she was worn out so didn't take long.
Success! she ran off towards her mother. Just hope the barbed wire hadn't cut through her neck during her struggles.
First rescue this year!
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Barbed wire and sheep netting - appalling combination - hateful stuff >:D
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Jac Managed to get in touch with the neighbouring property who are contacting farmer on my behalf.
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Jac Managed to get in touch with the neighbouring property who are contacting farmer on my behalf.
That's good, hopefully she'll be OK O0
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Sunday Brunch Sushi style
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Right place, right time again watershed!
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That's good, hopefully she'll be OK O0
Excellent news... farmer checked the lamb, everything good.
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Great otter photo O0
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These two fellas ran in front of me just before walking up Graig hill along the Offas Dyke Path near Clun Village , Shropshire . I think they are Sika deer but I`m not sure .
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Lovely pic G&T - I would have guessed at Roe Deer from the black round the mouth and lack of tail?
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Lovely pic G&T - I would have guessed at Roe Deer from the black round the mouth and lack of tail?
I really dont know . I just read that the UK has 6 types of deer in the UK , I`m sure you are right though . O0 O0
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Hey - don't take my word for it - I was just postulating - I am no great identifier of species. Whatever they are they are lovely things, always a joy to come across deer.
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Hey - don't take my word for it - I was just postulating - I am no great identifier of species. Whatever they are they are lovely things, always a joy to come across deer.
I just read that Sika are still relatively rare and I cannot tell from what I saw of them .
I was so pleased for them to run right across in front of me . My luck was in for wildlife the other day , what with Kites , a Nuthatch that landed by me as if not a care in the world , then those deer and even mice ...
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When walking through old golf course today, now filling up with new houses, chatted with a guy who now lives here ..... two Deer were grazing on the grass here last night, yeah this was probably their feeding ground before your house was built here!
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yews at da Heads o Grocken, we da Drongs ahint dem, St Magnus Bay.
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Not only a lovely shot but my new hobby.... trying too find where this is taken!
St Magnus Bay is huge!... defeated this time, a clue required!
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Roughly at GR 264773
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Haha Just by chance opened Shetland Community Wildlife Group, followed link to OS maps and what was straight in front of my eyes....St Magus Bay!
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Glass Frog on a nightwalk in Costa Rica
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Glass Frog on a nightwalk in Costa Rica
Its eyes look the biggest part of him....super image.
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That frog is superb. I take it that was a macro?
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Amazing frog photo
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That frog is superb. I take it that was a macro?
Yes, it was tiny. Perhaps 3cm
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I feel like posting another frog!
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Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
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I feel like posting another frog!
Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
Do they stay in one spot for long .?
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Do they stay in one spot for long .?
Yes, it didn't move. Once found, I had plenty of time for a picture.
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On the Quantocks. Manual focus meant I had to be pretty quick!
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Exposure on those sheep is impressive too.. O0
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Lovely frog Birdman, and Lee R - I love that - nice capture. O0 O0
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I feel like posting another frog!
Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
Another beautiful pic. 👍
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Got up close with this little fella on yesterday's dog walk. Managed to keep Tess's snapping jaws under control, thankfully! :o
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When I say close, I mean really close - probably about 30cm away at most - I had to as I was using my phone camera. A remarkably unafraid little vole.
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Lovely pic Richard - they can be very unaffected can't they? I had one walk over my foot in Wet Sleddale on my first walk in the lakes after Lockdown 1.
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Amazing! Loved that Richard.
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Delightful photo, Richard :)
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A few years ago they were common on the Cromford Canal at High Peak Junction where the young would run around your feet at the picnic tables, always a few cameras around.Then the Derbyshire WT decided to put a canal boat on so that people didn't have to walk for 15/20 minutes from Cromford to H.Peak. I've not seen a Vole since, they call it progress.
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Snook up on this Water Vole with it's baby, quietly watched for a while before I was discovered!
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Thanks for the comments pdstsp, Dovegirl, Dodgylegs - it was unbelievably cute.
It has been many years since I have seen a water vole, probably 30 or so.
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Got up close with this little fella on yesterday's dog walk. Managed to keep Tess's snapping jaws under control, thankfully! :o
When I say close, I mean really close - probably about 30cm away at most - I had to as I was using my phone camera. A remarkably unafraid little vole.
That is a wonderful encounter and photo . :)
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Exposure on those sheep is impressive too.. O0
I had plenty of time to set the exposure whilst waiting to focus..... ::) ;D ;D
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That is a wonderful encounter and photo . :)
Thanks, it was. Quite magical. The little beast was nibbling away at something held in its forepaws, quite unconcerned by my presence.
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Otter pup eating crab at the North Voe of Clousta.
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Cat chowing on a cods "Riggy bones" at the "Da Bight of the slates" Lerwick.
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Wonderful otter photo - the cat is good too!
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Amazing what you come across on your walks, Watershed!
How close were you allowed to get?
Thanks once again.
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thanks guys.
That was about 4 meters away.
I heard them whistling and crawled up to the very small banks above them. The wind was strong from their direction so they couldn't smell me or see me.
Their eyesight isn't the best, so they usually smell or hear you first, unless they see you against the skyline.
I crawled back, after a quick couple of photos and they were none the wiser.
Have any of you been watching "Storm Born" on BBC 1, It includes a lot of footage from Shetland including Otters and Orcas, well worth a look.
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Have any of you been watching "Storm Born" on BBC 1, It includes a lot of footage from Shetland including Otters and Orcas, well worth a look.
I'll have a look, thanks.
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Whatever it is it's very beautiful :)
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Amazing photo, Birdman.
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In Mark Ash Wood, New Forest.
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Gorgeous colours
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In Mark Ash Wood, New Forest.
A super moment in time...I agree with Jac ! O0
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I came across a young stag this morning on my walk...such a privilege .
Just 1.5 mile from our front door , in an area called Cofton Common .
The first time I have seen wild deer so close to home .
This young fella more than made up for such dull weather at start of the day . :)
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Good catch, G&P. Roe stag?
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Great photo of those ponies amongst the autumn colours, ayjay, particularly vibrant.
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Good catch, G&P. Roe stag?
Thanks... it made my day...he was trying to get around me to safety , but hedging was blocking him in . He finally made it , then headed up toward trees at the top of a hill . Just raising my small camera up was enough to spook him.
Looks like a Roe to me .
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Taken at the end of my walk today .
Real cuties .. :)
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I came across a young stag this morning on my walk...such a privilege .
Just 1.5 mile from our front door , in an area called Cofton Common .
The first time I have seen wild deer so close to home .
This young fella more than made up for such dull weather at start of the day . :)
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It is interesting to see what a difference even a small move north makes to the way that plants and wildlife come out of their winter states. Here in North Yorkshire only the older Roe Bucks are out of velvet and they have not yet finished moulting into their red summer coats. I took this picture yesterday while walking through a local park.
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Met this fine fellow on my walk today, he was a good way from any habitation.
I also saw a muntjak deer but he was too quick for me to get a photo.
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Chewbakka from Starwars . :)
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Was out on my daily walk today in my local country park and and spotted these 2 frogs basking in the sun. At first I thought it was just the one but soon realised it was 2. Is it mother and young, or 2 adults? Elsewhere around the park, there are still lots of frogs spawn so maybe 2 frogs getting to know each other! I think more the latter but I'm no frog/toad expert.
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Just to the right of the fence is a small pond so not far away from safety and was surprised how close I was able to get.
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Was out on my daily walk today in my local country park and and spotted these 2 frogs basking in the sun. At first I thought it was just the one but soon realised it was 2. Is it mother and young, or 2 adults? Elsewhere around the park, there are still lots of frogs spawn so maybe 2 frogs getting to know each other! I think more the latter but I'm no frog/toad expert.
Just to the right of the fence is a small pond so not far away from safety and was surprised how close I was able to get.
My gardens ponds have had many Frogs, Newts & Toads visiting over the years, these appear to be mating. I had one randy frog that used to try and mate with the fish, he killed a few, due to grabbing hold and not letting go! It's not a 'quickie' for frogs!! :D
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Chewbakka from Starwars . :)
You've captured a weird looking one there GinAndPlatonic :D
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Met this fine fellow on my walk today, he was a good way from any habitation.
I also saw a muntjak deer but he was too quick for me to get a photo.
Another unwanted Cockerel been dumped, maybe. Shame beautiful looking one.
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Pretty sure those Frogs are Toads.
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I tend to agree Ayjay. After looking at other pics and using an app iSeek, it was identified as a toad. Apparently, if I had poked them with a stick, if they jumped, then a frog whereas toads apparently walk.
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I tend to agree Ayjay. After looking at other pics and using an app iSeek, it was identified as a toad. Apparently, if I had poked them with a stick, if they jumped, then a frog whereas toads apparently walk.
I agree! O0
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Another unwanted Cockerel been dumped, maybe. Shame beautiful looking one.
Are cockerals being abandoned ? Interesting though sad .
With lockdown many families have taken on pets etc and now (pardon the pun) the chickens are coming home to roost . I`m sure many other pets will be disposed of after the initial novelty has worn off . :-\
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Are cockerals being abandoned ? Interesting though sad . :-\
It's got to be nearly twenty years since discovered an abandoned Cockerel in garden, the start of my hen keeping! Have had some amazing ones since.
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Is it wrong that I send photos of animal corpses to my son on my travels? I'm too slow with moving animals lol. I have an impressive collection including a mummified rat, a flat frog and a badger. The badger was sad of course, but on a return trip I was actually excited when I spotted its claws and teeth in the same spot a year later when with my son. I wish we'd grabbed a claw as a keepsake.
OK, I'm sounding a bit of a psycho. I really am not, in fact I'm an animal lover, but just thought it was a bit humorous to send them to my teenage son to remind him what he is missing. He certainly wouldn't be interested in the view. He hasn't been as impressed as I thought he would be though.
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I don't think we need to start a new topic of dead animals but I too have taken pictures of dead animals I've come across on my walks. Nature can be cruel sometimes and humans as well, but there is something about seeing a dead animal...sad yes but fascinating at times as you can get a closer look. Maybe I'm a psycho too :)
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They're never gory. I wouldn't send anything that had blood or guts spilling out. I just carried on from when I sent the pic of the badger asking if he knew what it was and he thought it was a rat. ;D To be fair, it was on its back. Anyway, back to pics of fluffy and cute living creatures.
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Another dead animal 'psycho' here :) only because it allows you to look in detail at an animal, in particular the plumage of birds.
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I won't post it here as some people may not like it but can send in PM if people want, but when I walked the Norfolk Coast path, I came across a colony of seals and noticed one which had died. It had rope wrapped around its neck and tail. The smell was awful, not a pretty sight but I was fascinated. I wouldn't say it was a highlight of the trail but I will never forget it. Seen lots of dead squirrels which have been caught by dogs and once even saw a Magpie attacking and killing a baby woodpecker that had fallen from its nest. Maybe a new topic should be started but with a warning....... Crikey, I am becoming a psycho.
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Lamb
Live animals are so much better :coolsmiley: O0
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Is it wrong that I send photos of animal corpses to my son on my travels? I'm too slow with moving animals lol. I have an impressive collection including a mummified rat, a flat frog and a badger. The badger was sad of course, but on a return trip I was actually excited when I spotted its claws and teeth in the same spot a year later when with my son. I wish we'd grabbed a claw as a keepsake.
OK, I'm sounding a bit of a psycho. I really am not, in fact I'm an animal lover, but just thought it was a bit humorous to send them to my teenage son to remind him what he is missing. He certainly wouldn't be interested in the view. He hasn't been as impressed as I thought he would be though.
Dead Animals
Yum!!
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Walking through an alleyway today came across a guy putting dead pheasants and rabbits from the back of his van into a bucket... roadkill, feed for the badgers! A new one for me.
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Roasting Pork!
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Walked out to Dales Voe this morning.
On one side of the road is the Oil Rig Decommissioning yard.
On the other side of the road I heard some familiar whistling.
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I concentrated on the best side of the road.
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They dried themselves, before disappearing up a drain pipe
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Amazing photos Watershed, did they know you were there or did they just ignore your presence?
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I won't post it here as some people may not like it but can send in PM if people want, but when I walked the Norfolk Coast path, I came across a colony of seals and noticed one which had died. It had rope wrapped around its neck and tail. The smell was awful, not a pretty sight but I was fascinated. I wouldn't say it was a highlight of the trail but I will never forget it. Seen lots of dead squirrels which have been caught by dogs and once even saw a Magpie attacking and killing a baby woodpecker that had fallen from its nest. Maybe a new topic should be started but with a warning....... Crikey, I am becoming a psycho.
Aww poor seal. That sounds horrid. Completely forgot I posted in here. My son suffered a bad accident at school involving an eye so been distracted with hospital stay and appointments. Pm me the pic if you want. :)
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Brilliant photos, watershed! O0
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Thanks Guys.
The wind was blowing in the right direction so they didn't smell me. I hid behind a road barrier so they weren't aware I was there.
This is them in the water before they came ashore.
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I think the mother was tickling her cub here as it appears to be laughing
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Wonderful otter pics :)
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What a wonderful sighting - and fantastic pics. On my only visit to Shetland we were unlucky - no otter sightings despite peering into every bay and inlet!
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Love the otter pics!
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Spotted on the North Downs Way this morning... :)
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Brilliant, very fortunate to not only see it but take a photo.. O0
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Fantastic!
At risk of showing my ignorance, is it a mink? Stoat?
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I'm almost certain it was a ferret. We spotted it from about 20m away and crept towards it. We needn't have worried because it took no notice of us, even when we were right next to it. Actually, I think we were more nervous of it than it was of us!
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I'm almost certain it was a ferret. We spotted it from about 20m away and crept towards it. We needn't have worried because it took no notice of us, even when we were right next to it. Actually, I think we were more nervous of it than it was of us!
I’m not very well-up on mustelidae!
Those kind of encounters are priceless though.
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Panda Cow!!
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Panda Cow!!
Looks like he has gone ten rounds... O0
This inquisitive fellow was watching me on Wednesday in the Cotswolds .
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I started off with an inquisitive one, followed by about another twenty coming from all over the field for a sniff!
Further along path, going under some low hanging branches I spotted a cow. Slowly walked through and discovered about thirty young cows at the end of the field hemmed in by the fence. They started to panic, running around in a tight circle, then one leaped over the fence into the adjacent field, the rest quickly following, they all charged around the field!
Must have been pretty smelly!
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Horned Lizard in the Mojave Desert (California) during my PCT hike in 2018. Fantastic how he blends into his surroundings!
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Number 300353 .
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Number 300353 .
Beauty!
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Amazing to get so close to such a big Stag.... Ranger said Stags are all too knackered to move after the rut & stuff!
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We spent a fantastic hour or so with a mother Otter and her cubs near Lochinver last week. The weather was not great all week so walking was limited but this made up for it in spades.
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Wonderful pictures AndyBr, what a great experience.
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Amazing Andy.
Only seen an otter once and it was no where near as close as that.
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We had a glorious day on the N.Yorks coast yesterday so I spent a few hours stalking Brown Hares just north of Filey Brigg.
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Gorgeous mad march hares :smitten:
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My favourite British mammals. Yes I know that they are technically introduced but after a couple of thousand years I think they qualify as native by now. They are full of character in a way that Rabbits are not.
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My favourite British mammals. Yes I know that they are technically introduced but after a couple of thousand years I think they qualify as native by now. They are full of character in a way that Rabbits are not.
'Here' before the last ice age, I believe, like many things which are not now generally considered native.
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Beauties! Lovely photos O0
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Wonderful pictures Andybr. I see them far too rarely.
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Smiling for the camera!
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Wonderful picture dodgylegs - are you waving a fish around to get it that close?
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That must have been a fantastic encounter Dodgylegs. It amazes me how inquisitive otters can be once they are not feeling threatened.
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Wonderful picture dodgylegs - are you waving a fish around to get it that close?
The person nearby looked a bit fishy!
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I was very pleased to spot this in a conifer directly outside my bedroom window yesterday. I couldn't get downstairs for my camera fast enough!! ;D
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That is a very striking photo, you must be very pleased to have spotted it Hillhilker1 ... and reached your camera in time!
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Spring has sprung, the mating season is in full swing.....
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Spring has sprung, the mating season is in full swing.....
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You wait all year and then two come along at once
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You wait all year and then two come along at once
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Fourth from the left at the front is just not interested..there are more interesting things going on elsewhere than looking at some worn out hiker... :)
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There's one in every flock
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We are catching up with some of our favourite Spanish walks at the moment. It is so good to be back after the last couple of years and this Otter put the icing on the cake.
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We are catching up with some of our favourite Spanish walks at the moment. It is so good to be back after the last couple of years and this Otter put the icing on the cake.
Fantastic shot, andybr, beautiful animals O0
Born to be Wild, on BBC Scotland last night, they looked after three young Otters for a year, before emotionally releasing them back into the wild.
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Thanks Dodgylegs. I will have to give that a watch when I get back home.
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Fabulous photo, Andy.
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Doug the Slug
He was our entertainment on Sat night. We were stuck in the tent while it rained, watching as he made his way slowly up the tent before sliding down the tent a lot quicker than he went up!
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Fab photo of the otter. An otter ran through my garden last week. Went from west to east, then east to west, 30 seconds later. I hope it found its way back to where it lives safely, there are 2 main roads close by.
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Saw a couple of 'ears' sticking up in a grassy field, closer look and it was a Hare, which hunkered down when the camera came out!
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Nice picture Dodgylegs. I spent yesterday morning watching some local Hares. Fantastic animals.
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Taken atop of Bredon Hill , Worcestershire last week .
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Safety in numbers .
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Sorry, it's not from a walk and it's not a pic. Cute short vid of my new friend :)
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Lol very cute vid Mel, never seen a squirrel as nerveless as that before around humans. Is it your pet?
Great pics GnP. Worthy of the Countryfile calendar O0
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Sorry, it's not from a walk and it's not a pic. Cute short vid of my new friend :)
https://snackstopappreciationsociety.blogspot.com/2022/05/cute-squirrel-vid.html (https://snackstopappreciationsociety.blogspot.com/2022/05/cute-squirrel-vid.html)
That is one pushy squirrel .! O0
Thanks Restonica . :)
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Sorry, it's not from a walk and it's not a pic. Cute short vid of my new friend :)
Animals never cease to amaze ... enjoyed that one Mel :)
Did your pal have sharp claws?
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I would rather there not be zoos , but Chester zoo does appear to be a more enlightened one . I hope it is ok to post a couple
from a walk round there today . :)
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I would rather there not be zoos , but Chester zoo does appear to be a more enlightened one . I hope it is ok to post a couple
from a walk round there today . :)
You certainly captured the moment well, pleased you shared O0
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Common Lizard . I think .?
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Heard about Lizard Point... now I've seen a Lizard point! ;)
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Heard about Lizard Point... now I've seen a Lizard point! ;)
Groan..I think he was suggesting "walker go that way , away from me " :)
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Slow Worm??
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Nearing the end of walk across blustery Blanchland Moor, attempted to bend down to take close up of head but... it was near the end, sorry bending beyond my capabilities!
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I agree, looks like a slow worm to me dodgylegs - nice sighting.
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Another Brown Hare shot. I seem to be spending a lot of time watching these animals at the moment. Taken just off the Cleveland way near Filey.
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Local celebratory, Veronica sunbathing...helped with her security team to keep fans away...
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Veronica the one eyed Grey Seal on her regular resting beach.
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As the tide came in she just kept on coming further up the beach, until after a few hours sea was coming in too fast for her so she turned, bounced back into the water... and away!
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Love the juxtaposition of the seal and the lady sunbathing. O0
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Dolphins at play below Yons Nab, Yorkshire.
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It's not easy attempting to photo Dolphins!
Walked through Ant utopia, ants & anthills everywhere!
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Our most recent trip to Assynt was a bit disappointing from a birding point of view but there was plenty of other wildlife to see. This gorgeous female adder was a highlight.
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Beautiful and just a touch scary
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Thanks Jac. You would think so but the local community group which maintain the Little Assynt reserve where this picture was taken have had to put up signs warning people not to sit on one particular bench if there are Adders basking on it. Why anybody would do this is beyond me but it is apparently a common problem. The snakes are not usually aggressive towards people but some care is obviously required and they can be quite dangerous to dogs.
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.............................................the local community group which maintain the Little Assynt reserve where this picture was taken have had to put up signs warning people not to sit on one particular bench if there are Adders basking on it................
Please do not sit on the snake
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This big fellow pops up to say hello :)
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This big fellow pops up to say hello :)
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Any idea what he is (apart from being a fish ::) )?
I ask because I like watching Mortimer & Whitehouse fishing, it's a bit like Last of the Summer Wine with rivers. Anyway, the last episode featured the River Mole in Surrey. I spent a lot of my childhood wading about in that river, exploring the islands, catching minnows in lemonade bottles or searching out bullheads under stones. If I had known that lurking among the small fry were monsters like the Barbel they caught I wouldn't have even dipped a toe.
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Any idea what he is (apart from being a fish ::) )?
I ask because I like watching Mortimer & Whitehouse fishing, it's a bit like Last of the Summer Wine with rivers. Anyway, the last episode featured the River Mole in Surrey. I spent a lot of my childhood wading about in that river, exploring the islands, catching minnows in lemonade bottles or searching out bullheads under stones. If I had known that lurking among the small fry were monsters like the Barbel they caught I wouldn't have even dipped a toe.
I think it might be a carp :)
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So many lambs today on my walk .
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Aah, cute.
Great photo GnP
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Arrive at stile to be confronted by...
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Nothing to worry about, here's the owner giving one a scratch!
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Owner told me all their names, this one is only a few days old...
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Hairy Maclaries :smitten: :smitten:
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I was surprised (and pleased) to spot this fella in little Langdale on Sunday. The first I've ever seen in the wild, apparently they're pretty common. I'll be more careful where I sit in the future .. ;D
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Well spotted Hillhiker, looks a beauty!
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Came upon these Fallow deer on my walk near the village of Inkberrow this morning . They suddenly appeared from some oilseed rape . It was a bit of a stand off .
I froze but at the same time wanted to get closer , & they seemed curious too . Their discretion won the day though & they ran off at speed .
I so wanted to follow and take more shots but knew I wouldn`t be seeing them again . ;)
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Nice pic G&P O0
They're usually legging it by the time I spot them..
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Thanks Hillhiker . Yes , they are there one second then gone . They hear us before we see them . :o PS Such a great photo of that Adder , what a sight . !
I remember walking through fields decades ago and hearing a hissing sound . That is maybe the closest I got to one and still did not see it .
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This afternoon I was lucky enough to spot'our' Blue tit chicks flying the nest. I was actually wondering if they'd already gone as it was prety quiet around the box. Suddenly mum came home then flew off again. I noticed then that there was a chick peeking out, then next news, he's up on the edge!!! OMG Mum, Mum!! He's gonna fall out! I was amazed to see that he didn't though. He flew out, onto next door's roof. I always imagined that they'd flutter to the ground not knowing what to do. But no. Ready for flight straight off. He was soon followed by no's 2 & 3. Then 4. Mum Called them all into the conifer in the gargen then returned to the box to entice no 5 out. Then soon after no 6 followed. 6!! Well done Mum! Here's few pics of the event..
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Fantastic for you to see this Hillhiker!
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Nice one.
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The Cleveland Way north of Scarborough is a known stronghold for Slow worms but it is amazing how infrequently you actually see them. We came across this one yesterday and it had clearly been in the wars. It had scars on its head and had shed its tail, possibly after an encounter with one of the local Kestrels, but it was very much alive and soaking up the sun by the path.
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Well done.
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Will be looking out for them when walking that section. O0
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You find them by carefully lifting up bits of corrugated iron, board, etc. from the ground.
But be careful, an adder might have it's head just where you put your fingers!
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This afternoon I was lucky enough to spot'our' Blue tit chicks flying the nest. I was actually wondering if they'd already gone as it was prety quiet around the box. Suddenly mum came home then flew off again. I noticed then that there was a chick peeking out, then next news, he's up on the edge!!! OMG Mum, Mum!! He's gonna fall out! I was amazed to see that he didn't though. He flew out, onto next door's roof. I always imagined that they'd flutter to the ground not knowing what to do. But no. Ready for flight straight off. He was soon followed by no's 2 & 3. Then 4. Mum Called them all into the conifer in the gargen then returned to the box to entice no 5 out. Then soon after no 6 followed. 6!! Well done Mum! Here's few pics of the event..
Perfect timing and superb images .! Isn`t nature wonderful . !
I was watching fledgling blue tits scurrying along the ground near the end of our garden , being fed by Mom years ago . Seemingly out of nowhere a large Magpie swooped down and took two in its beak . Thats also nature of course . :-\
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Love the blue tit fledglings and it's always a special day when snakes, slow worms or lizards are spotted.
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Found this one wandering around under the bird feeders this evening. It is up early, hope it is ok.
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This afternoon I was lucky enough to spot'our' Blue tit chicks flying the nest. I was actually wondering if they'd already gone as it was prety quiet around the box. Suddenly mum came home then flew off again. I noticed then that there was a chick peeking out, then next news, he's up on the edge!!! OMG Mum, Mum!! He's gonna fall out! I was amazed to see that he didn't though. He flew out, onto next door's roof. I always imagined that they'd flutter to the ground not knowing what to do. But no. Ready for flight straight off. He was soon followed by no's 2 & 3. Then 4. Mum Called them all into the conifer in the gargen then returned to the box to entice no 5 out. Then soon after no 6 followed. 6!! Well done Mum! Here's few pics of the event
The Blue Tits from my nest box fledged yesterday, I was sitting next to the pond when three wee ones appeared, flew around my head, chirping then dancing about, they got onto the net over the pond looking like they were trampolining. A couple were waiting on a bamboo cane, their parents appeared with food. Magical experience!
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Found this one wandering around under the bird feeders this evening. It is up early, hope it is ok.
Spotted a quite large hedgehog yesterday afternoon on path amongst trees, walking about looking for food I guess.
Lack of rain must be affecting their food supply.
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Harbour Seals with their pups.
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Thought I spotted a Bittern flying across road as I left Seal Sands.
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I was out at Yarrow valley this evening to see how 'our' Grebes are getting on. It was nice to see a chick on the nest and both parents in attendance
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Fabulous birds, the Chick is a wee beauty!
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Great to see the picture of the seals, looks like they're a fair way up river in that pic??
Ninthace, that hedgehog may be unwell in some way, I've had a bit on involvement with our hedgehog rescue centre of late. Asa general rule of thumb, if you see one out in the daylight it's in trouble. Maybe it's dehydrated in this recent heat. Also with the ground being baked hard they can't get worms and the like.
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Great to see the picture of the seals, looks like they're a fair way up river in that pic??
Seals come from Tees estuary up Greatham Creek when tides coming in - area from Seal Sands into Cowpen Marshes where they drag themselves out to rest. Always go underwater when going below bridges. They go back down Greatham Creek when tide goes out, great place to see them up closer, they stop, keeping a close eye on you!
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Although this is in the middle of the huge industrial area it's a brilliant place to see them and hear their calls and watch them play!
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I have not been for a while but seals often used to congregate just below the Tees Barrier which is as far up as they could get without having to leave the water.
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I have not been for a while but seals often used to congregate just below the Tees Barrier which is as far up as they could get without having to leave the water.
Seals discovered the Tees barrage fish pass was an easy place to catch fish!
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A few seals have managed to get into the river above the barrage over the last few years.
I've seen one in Yarm. An angling club that I am in has had reports of a seal as far upstream as Low Dinsdale.
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Back amongst the beautiful placid Highland Coos, mainly in the shade, although this one was cooling off in the pond!
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Empty case of some kind of dragonfly
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Looks like a dragon fly larva that. They live under water until they're ready to 'morph' then climb out of the water and 'hatch' in a similar way to a butterfly. I think.
Good spot. I've never actually seen one..
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Lambs sheltering from the fierce wind this morning below Llyn Y Fan Fawr , Wales . :)
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Seals today on the River Dart , Devon .
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Blimey O0
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This little chap isn't camera shy. Taken just before he scampered up my leg before realising I wasn't a tree and leaping off me :)
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A beauty . Red admiral . ?
There appears a dearth of butterfles so every time I see one it is such a pleasure .!
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Wild horses up above Llanthony , Bal Bach .
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Picture doesn’t tell the story….
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Walking down path to hide, at Seal Sands, stopped to chat to a birdwatcher (here to see a Brown Booby)…. a big splash was heard on other side of water. We both looked across, what at first appeared to be a dolphin, jumping high out of the water a couple of times, then jumped high out of water onto bankside, a Seal! Never seen that before! Amazing!!
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There might be a clue in why it is known as Seal Sands..... :)
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There might be a clue in why it is known as Seal Sands..... :)
Dolphins had also been seen nearby.
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We went for a bike ride this afternoon that took us through Thornden Woods. The woods are part of the Wilder Blean Project area where bison roam. Since we were there last, other animals have been introduced and now include Longhorn Cattle, Iron Age Pigs...
...and Exmoor Ponies. We came across this group of three in the woods: :)
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Ponies look in excellent condition. O0
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Nice shot, Dave!
The City of London Corporation use four Exmoor ponies to gaze the portion of Burnham Beeches that they own in Buckinghamshire, along with nearby Stoke Common, which are conveniently very close to one of my son's home. Visitors are instructed not to approach them or feed them.
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gaze = graze
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At Craig Y Nos, Wales today. Dig those eye brows. ! :D
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Deer at Rous Lench, Worcestershire today.
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More deer - this time in the Lancrigg Hotel's arboretum (Grasmere)
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Beautiful
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UK 4000
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This won't win any photography prizes, but pleased to stumble upon an Otter hunting in East Yorkshire on a frozen Saturday
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I spotted one in the river on Sunday. Always fantastic to see them.
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Baby Seal on Crimdon Beach.
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Went for a beach walk today.
Found this little chap having a nap
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And mum feeding her pup
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And Dad
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A bit of good weather brought the crowds out in Scarborough today. Not only on the land but also in the sea. A large pod of Bottle Nosed Dolphins put on a great display and drew quite a large crowd. Dolphins always seem to make a day seem better.
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Incredible photos andybr!
Spent quite a bit of time attempting to photograph them myself, they dive down but you just never know where they are going to re-appear!
Once entertained by them, just by the harbour wall at Whitby.
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Thanks Dodgylegs. You really have to be lucky enough to catch them as theyre feeding. Trying to get pictures while they are travelling is very frustrating. I often visit Whitby Harbour but usually end up taking more pictures of the Turnstones to add to the hundreds I already have.
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Great dolphin photos. I saw dolphins near Scarborough a couple of years back, must be a popular spot for them.
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We saw an adder at Samphire Hoe (near Dover) this morning... :)
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Good catch Dave O0
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Red deer in the Wythburn valley, late Wednesday afternoon
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Seen by one of my sons this morning in Burnham Beeches, Bucks., which is near his home. He does daily walks there either before or after his shifts, as he is traing to walk a marathon for charity soon.
Although only half the animal is visible in the photo, he assures me it was very much alive!
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Great photo, fernman!
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Saw this chap-ess running round like a, err, headless chicken :D on today's walk:
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Anyone any idea what breed it is?
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It's a sleepy hollow horseman rooster.
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Bump
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My son saw another on on this afternoon's walk, but we both think it's the same snake again.
Its head is visible this time.
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Anyone any idea what breed it is?
I checked out of curiosity, and after scrolling through numerous web pages about chicken breeds, the closest I could fiind was the Polish chicken, said to have a range of hues, and its head feathers can range in appearance from pom-pom to unkemopt and untamed.