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Title: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:32:59, 01/03/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 09:46:42, 01/03/09
(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/)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 09:51:54, 01/03/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 10:19:41, 01/03/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 12:17:36, 01/03/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 12:25:00, 01/03/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 12:28:14, 01/03/09
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

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 08:25:54, 02/03/09
We saw quite a few of these chappies on our last walk

(http://i41.tinypic.com/hv8ihc.jpg)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Aleks on 21:59:45, 02/03/09
(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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:28:50, 03/03/09
Thanks Dave, Ian, Ramblingpete and Alex (welcome to the forum Alex  :) )  O0

Any more?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Matthew Millen on 08:55:10, 03/03/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 10:20:05, 03/03/09
I like your picture Matthew just one colour  ;) and yet ......  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Aleks on 19:01:08, 03/03/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:33:54, 04/03/09
Taken today....this chappie had a wingspan of about 8"

(http://i39.tinypic.com/6fxsph.jpg)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:24:01, 04/03/09
WOW Dave!  O0
hope you feel better btw?
Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: scenic on 17:13:15, 04/03/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 03:07:06, 05/03/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 08:07:12, 05/03/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 10:20:32, 07/03/09
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
 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 16:00:15, 08/03/09
Thanks Ewa.....Those sheep look more like zebras with those stripes :)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:00:16, 08/03/09
  :) This is the reason why I like this photo so much  :coolsmiley:

Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ptarmigan on 16:19:27, 17/03/09
Here's a set of twins I found today!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:26:54, 17/03/09
Lovely!  :coolsmiley:  O0

Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:42:09, 21/04/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:34:17, 22/04/09
nice pics   :)  O0


Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 16:36:03, 04/05/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:25:17, 05/05/09
great pictures, snowslider   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: garyr on 20:25:48, 18/05/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 21:23:44, 18/05/09
(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!!)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 21:31:15, 18/05/09
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dizzy on 22:09:44, 18/05/09
Come on Radder, put that thingymajigga with the massive feet up ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 23:29:04, 18/05/09
(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........
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: radder on 23:43:41, 18/05/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cr355 on 00:01:14, 19/05/09
(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 ?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dizzy on 04:57:02, 19/05/09
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 07:48:33, 19/05/09
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cr355 on 08:18:31, 19/05/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cr355 on 08:20:39, 19/05/09
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 -
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 17:18:58, 19/05/09
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 17:33:38, 19/05/09
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 18:03:35, 19/05/09
Aw - how cute is that?  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:52:07, 21/05/09
Indeed funny looking black-winged stilt, Dizzy ..... ;)

.... and I like your pics snowslider, especially the first one!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 14:31:17, 24/05/09
With Sean's ( http://www.stridingedge.net/index.html ) permission here are his famous dogs on Stickle Pike.

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 11:14:14, 25/05/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 16:24:05, 25/05/09
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/OP032-0001.jpg)

 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:50:44, 25/05/09
I like your photos of wild horse, mad max ... ;)

but wher did you take THAT photo Dave ?  :o ::) :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 17:34:31, 25/05/09
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:28:39, 25/05/09
(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243283078-mountains_027.jpg)
Here's my mate doing his shepherd impression on Arenig Fach
.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:41:09, 25/05/09
(http://s1.lookpic.com/images/1243283847-mountains_129.jpg)
The horses on Drum in the Carneddau are much more photogenic
.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:12:27, 26/05/09
 ;) Dave ...

Thank you Exit5man  O0


Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 15:34:17, 26/05/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:38:41, 27/05/09
(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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:51:09, 29/05/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:08:05, 29/05/09
so cute photo Dave, thank you!!!!

Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 18:59:02, 29/05/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 09:32:53, 04/06/09
Taken yesterday afternoon as we walked along the promenade.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/iop83l.jpg)

With the Lakeland Fells as a background.

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:57:45, 05/06/09
 Thank you Dave! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:10:12, 05/06/09
On Arnside Knott yesterday........
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cnw1eq.jpg)
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:41:16, 05/06/09
Hello Edith!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:51:38, 06/06/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 18:23:46, 06/06/09
oh my eyes i dont know what has happened there,just put the picture on as normal and its come out like that?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Peakbagger on 20:07:51, 06/06/09
Well done for getting a photo of him looking towards you Max. O0 All I managed was a series of [censored] end photo's! ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 16:46:14, 07/06/09
Today at Gibralter Farm near Silverdale.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/ei3tww.jpg)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 11:52:42, 10/06/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 14:25:14, 14/06/09
Lovely photos Ramblingpete O0

Two happy pigs in the dry is my favourite  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:42:35, 14/06/09
Today on a local walk
(http://i43.tinypic.com/6o34ee.jpg)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 20:15:30, 15/06/09
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1z3t379.jpg)

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 06:45:00, 16/06/09
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 07:16:22, 16/06/09
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. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:36:28, 01/07/09
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/0273-0028.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 17:11:29, 01/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:05:36, 01/07/09
Hello Edith!
Thank you for your photos Dave and genji  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 13:33:47, 06/07/09
Another go of the feral goat on Gallt y Wenallt.

(http://s1.lookpic.com/i/195/UUmet8CV.jpeg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:38:23, 06/07/09
 O0 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 08:51:06, 07/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 11:03:56, 07/07/09
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)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 16:58:20, 08/07/09
Which one chased you Max ! Was it the little calf by the feeding trough on the right .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 17:21:06, 08/07/09
I don't see anything there, is it an imageshack problem?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 17:32:49, 08/07/09
I don't see anything there, is it an imageshack problem?
Me neither.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:43:23, 08/07/09
super photo taken on the path from Gordale Scare to Malham Tarn, Genji!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 19:19:29, 08/07/09
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:45:10, 08/07/09
yes Genji ...


and WOW KIDSTYPIKE!!!!  :o how lucky of you  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 14:08:07, 09/07/09
Your camera takes rubbish photos, max. ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 14:14:40, 09/07/09
weird, I definitely saw those only a few minutes ago and now they're gone. how weird is that?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Arenig on 16:08:32, 09/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Arenig on 16:13:13, 09/07/09
Not exactly an animal shot......lol But can anyone see it?
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Post by: Arenig on 16:13:30, 09/07/09
.
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Post by: mad max on 16:23:40, 09/07/09
yup its there
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:58:49, 09/07/09
yes Arenig,  I CAN see  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:59:51, 09/07/09
weird, I definitely saw those only a few minutes ago and now they're gone. how weird is that?

yes, strange   :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:25:13, 10/07/09
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/)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 14:47:25, 10/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:32:30, 10/07/09
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 07:08:37, 11/07/09
A horse yesterday after Moel Eilio.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MFcz462_VVg/SlgpsCxwc2I/AAAAAAAAAb4/ckCapumorYQ/s400/IMG_1764b.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 10:00:03, 11/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dizzy on 10:08:39, 11/07/09
Oh dear Max, they've disappeared again ???
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: radder on 10:12:28, 11/07/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:46:27, 11/07/09
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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Post by: ewalker on 20:47:38, 11/07/09
I CAN see your photo mad max  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:08:27, 12/07/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 15:25:14, 12/07/09
What the hell is that?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 19:13:14, 18/07/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: the coot on 16:43:16, 19/07/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vghikers on 19:11:18, 19/07/09
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 05:19:08, 20/07/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 09:36:02, 20/07/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vghikers on 13:56:28, 20/07/09
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.



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:49:44, 20/07/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vertigo girl on 20:51:03, 20/07/09
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.  :(


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vghikers on 21:19:55, 20/07/09
Quote
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.

Quote
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.

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 12:38:23, 22/07/09
Tarn Hows on Monday
(http://i31.tinypic.com/971ggp.jpg)
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Addacomb on 13:50:07, 25/07/09
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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Post by: genji on 19:22:20, 25/07/09
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 20:07:32, 25/07/09
[censored]!!!!......how I wish I had taken a picture of a roadkill squirrel and hedgehog today  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:51:15, 01/08/09
(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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Post by: ewalker on 05:59:16, 02/08/09
great pics Exit5man!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: LaiSan on 18:49:02, 03/08/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vertigo girl on 18:59:51, 03/08/09
Where's the food? :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vertigo girl on 19:01:09, 03/08/09
Oops posted the same picture twice.  :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 19:02:39, 03/08/09
lol. You wait ages for one and then two come along at once.

Looks like he's got his head stuck.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vertigo girl on 19:06:12, 03/08/09
No he was okay. We waited around to make sure.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: LaiSan on 18:40:37, 04/08/09
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vertigo girl on 19:44:18, 04/08/09
Although I'll walk miles out of my way to avoid "ordinary cows" I don't mind the highland variety.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 11:52:11, 06/08/09
Raven on Picws Du on the SOUTH WALES MEET.

(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2399.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 11:57:26, 06/08/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 15:44:45, 06/08/09
Here's a couple of babay deer I spotted above Staveley. Their were 3 altoghether.

(http://)
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Post by: ewalker on 12:18:28, 07/08/09
lovely photos!    O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: joester on 18:22:19, 09/08/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 21:03:44, 16/08/09
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 21:11:23, 16/08/09
Mountain goat battles......
(http://i40.tinypic.com/11m3u5z.jpg)

Black vulture
(http://i40.tinypic.com/123siuf.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 21:17:42, 16/08/09
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.

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 07:52:06, 18/08/09
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: StephB on 10:57:00, 19/08/09
(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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 11:40:52, 19/08/09
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:54:59, 26/08/09
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/IMG_5839.jpg)

Some horny sheep in Llangollen .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 20:56:40, 26/08/09
(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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:04:55, 26/08/09
Say that to his face . Ha Ha
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:10:17, 26/08/09
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/HolyheadHvGuilsfield298.jpg)

Any idea what they feed to the pigeon's at Pisa Airport.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: genji on 21:24:17, 26/08/09
Say that to his face . Ha Ha
That ewe has to be his beard, right?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:39:16, 26/08/09
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Allsorts068.jpg)
Hey good lookin.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walking-books on 13:13:13, 27/08/09
One of the not so friendly natives at Swinton Park...

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3103/ourbirthdaysatswintonpa.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walking-books on 13:23:00, 27/08/09
Lots of these on a recent trip to Dornoch...

(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2584/scotland2009026.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: joester on 19:53:06, 28/08/09
It's just eaten a red onion salad, I see.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:41:03, 28/08/09
(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
.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walking-books on 23:24:01, 28/08/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:41:22, 13/09/09
It's just eaten a red onion salad, I see.


lol
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:42:44, 13/09/09
During one of my walks in Kentmere ....

Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 18:46:09, 13/09/09
We met this little chap just after he had completed climbing Striding Edge:


(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_2787.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:52:10, 13/09/09
WOW!  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Addacomb on 08:31:26, 19/09/09
Here's one we saw back in 2005 on the Dorset cliffs

(http://lookpic.com/i/502/zAITrLN.jpeg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 13:23:21, 20/09/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 13:28:33, 20/09/09
So did you go and stroke them then .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 13:32:21, 20/09/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:15:42, 21/09/09
cute bears  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 14:10:45, 21/09/09
Went whale watching and saw this sea otter resting in the seaweed.

(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2978.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 14:15:14, 21/09/09
And loads of bald eagles on same trip.

(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_2989.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: stevieboy378 on 14:50:17, 21/09/09

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 15:15:17, 21/09/09
It's looks like that dog has got you well trained .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: stevieboy378 on 15:31:27, 21/09/09
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 . . . .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:55:55, 21/09/09
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 . . . .

 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:57:02, 21/09/09
I love the photo of Inquisitive little beggar !  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 19:31:07, 23/09/09
Saw this chappie in Levens Park near Kendal this afternoon. Bagot Goat.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/vngvbm.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: stevieboy378 on 21:03:56, 23/09/09
looks like something out of a Hammer horror movie ! !
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Alistair on 21:05:36, 23/09/09
Its the Devil  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 17:17:18, 24/09/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:21:46, 24/09/09
Its the Devil  ;D

no it is NOT  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:21:11, 05/10/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:44:20, 05/10/09
Beautiful!!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:45:30, 05/10/09
Mum, why some birds are big and some are small?   8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 15:59:44, 08/10/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:21:22, 08/10/09
AWESOME! You know what to do in Mallorca, Pete  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 18:26:12, 08/10/09
I got lucky Ewa - it was flitting about all over the place - it does look a bit mean though, glad they don't sting!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Shrops on 22:51:51, 14/10/09
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 19:20:33, 15/10/09
My pet garden spider just about to have her tea ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/IMG_4322.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 20:09:50, 15/10/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:30:28, 15/10/09
wonderful photo susiej!  O0 congratulations!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 20:47:24, 15/10/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 20:57:13, 15/10/09
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.  ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:39:57, 16/10/09
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
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/DSCF2003.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 21:34:20, 16/10/09
A belted Golloway bull (ring thru nose) near Tarn Hows today
(http://i33.tinypic.com/291hz4p.jpg)
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:32:44, 28/10/09
Solving an itchy problem on Arnside Knott earlier today.
(http://i38.tinypic.com/fn5wnn.jpg)
Regards,
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:09:56, 28/10/09
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:13:54, 09/11/09
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/MoldvLlanfairPG107.jpg)

Nutty dog chasing a stick . Loggerheads Country Park ,Denbighshire .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:18:51, 09/11/09
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/MoldvLlanfairPG098.jpg)
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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dazza on 22:27:24, 09/11/09
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 22:37:23, 09/11/09
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 19:39:18, 11/11/09
Welsh Black Bull in Cwm Llan near Snowdon.

(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_3306.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 23:32:11, 14/11/09
Fuzzy face.

(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/DSC01815.jpg)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 12:06:48, 03/12/09
Looks like this ewe had been a bit of a lively lady with the tups.
(http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/0325-0035.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 16:52:51, 03/12/09
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 13:44:05, 15/12/09
Met these cheeky chappies in the Pavillion Gardens,Buxton.

(http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy50/tryfanmax/100_3621.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 14:30:38, 15/12/09
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 15:15:26, 15/12/09

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:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:25:48, 15/12/09
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 23:09:30, 15/12/09

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:24:38, 16/12/09
Today, during my walk ....
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 18:20:54, 16/12/09
I think that is a Jackdaw Ewa,or in Welsh Jac Y Do.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:48:12, 16/12/09
Thank you Max, I did not know that word in English, yes I also think it is a jackdaw  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 18:00:01, 22/12/09
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)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:03:52, 09/02/10
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:19:00, 09/02/10
soooo cute, Dave!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 17:03:09, 09/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 17:29:57, 09/02/10
Great thread this. Here's a few aminals from my wanders:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4069081696_d68ae69421_o.jpg)

(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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 17:52:52, 09/02/10
Julian, they are just lovely. I love the colours in the first one. Fab  :D   Ilona
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cozza and his dog on 18:34:34, 09/02/10
 O0 O0 O0 O0 8) :D ;D
 
(http://i48.tinypic.com/4htw5w.jpg)
 
cozza O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:37:08, 09/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Andrewausfa on 18:49:42, 09/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:33:31, 09/02/10
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 21:46:06, 09/02/10
Horses on one of my local walks, around Tremeirchion, North Wales.....
 
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_3143.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 06:04:35, 10/02/10
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. 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 11:52:21, 10/02/10
What a beautiful photo, Tryfan75!   O0


Ewa                                                                                    
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SouthDowns on 13:41:53, 10/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:53:07, 10/02/10
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)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4346804952_dac500cacc_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4346060991_56fee7db99_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4346804272_9af1560e1d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:20:52, 10/02/10
Great pictures Julian, your quite good at this photography lark. Keep them coming.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 21:25:54, 10/02/10
Great pics ,you have a butterfly  collection   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 21:44:34, 10/02/10
Thanks. It gets me out of the house...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 19:35:30, 12/02/10
What do they feed the chickens on in South Cumbria....from todays walk
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2079apy.jpg)
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 19:47:51, 12/02/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 08:24:11, 13/02/10

 
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 17:06:18, 13/02/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/MoldvChirkAAA011.jpg)
On your marks .  Getting ready for the dash across the canal at Pontcysyllte.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 17:48:36, 13/02/10
he he  they are nice sitting there,like they are waiting for photographs  ;D
Nice picture!
Laura 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SouthDowns on 18:59:57, 14/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyno on 21:22:26, 15/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 22:17:53, 15/02/10
Glyno, I think it safe to agree with you over that grey!  She looks rather pregnant to me also!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Brandywell on 17:30:47, 16/02/10
Slow Worm (I hope) encountered near Greathall Gill in Wasdale
 
(http://i50.tinypic.com/fnd7aq.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Uncle Grumpy on 12:51:23, 17/02/10
Moo to you too.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 15:36:43, 17/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:45:04, 17/02/10
Wow, plenty of great photos!  O0 thank youfor sharing  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 18:09:03, 17/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SouthDowns on 18:20:02, 17/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 18:35:13, 17/02/10
Slow Worm (I hope) encountered near Greathall Gill in Wasdale
 

Yes it's a slow worm, they are lovely things :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 22:53:55, 17/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 09:20:53, 18/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 11:03:30, 18/02/10
Lovely close up there, dibble.  They aren't shy are they?  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 21:42:15, 18/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 22:20:00, 18/02/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sysdev on 22:50:53, 18/02/10
Looks like he's had a brush today!
 
On Arnside Knott yesterday........
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cnw1eq.jpg)
Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 23:18:16, 18/02/10
Stork

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/craftlau/Carpathians%20Mountains%202001/stork.jpg)


Snap!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3565749017_ec6a425e87.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 17:16:41, 19/02/10
Nice one Julian!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:23:50, 20/02/10
Yes Julian, and I also like ...the receptionist on the beach  ;) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 22:56:14, 22/02/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:32:10, 25/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 10:34:56, 25/02/10
one from last summer...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 10:35:39, 25/02/10
oops.. sorry. double trouble!
(Edit: sorted now...)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 12:29:00, 25/02/10
BEAUTIFUL photo Ian!  O0 what trouble? I do not understand .... :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 14:42:00, 25/02/10
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 :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:29:06, 25/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ian s on 16:37:07, 25/02/10
It is, but today we have 100kph winds and snow, so I can't see it at all!
 
Tuesday, however, was perfection :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:56:40, 25/02/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 18:10:31, 12/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 18:12:40, 12/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 18:13:33, 12/03/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 18:17:45, 12/03/10

They look delicious.  Doh, I meant cute! Honestly, I meant to say cute.

A easy mis-steak sorry I meant mistake to make. ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 06:23:06, 13/03/10
mis-steak or mistake, it is a perfect shot of three colurs!  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:13:38, 14/03/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Llechog288.jpg)
Spotted between Trefriw and Betws Y Coed .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:19:49, 14/03/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/OscarSeren149.jpg)
I knew i'd seen that pub cat somewhere before .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Little Bird on 21:09:18, 25/03/10
These animals are all so beautiful, makes me wonder how anyone could want to hurt them never mind see them as food  :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: jmw on 22:35:33, 25/03/10
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dazza on 20:49:32, 27/03/10
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:48:29, 29/03/10
sooo cute!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 13:47:18, 29/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 16:02:53, 29/03/10
Great photo's but the two of Milo are quality .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 18:43:35, 29/03/10
Great photo's but the two of Milo are quality .

I humbly concur  O0   yeah...what he said
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lewjamben on 19:57:31, 29/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 20:11:58, 29/03/10
cant remember wot type ov bird that is, but im sure iv seen one ov those b4..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:49:11, 29/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 20:51:41, 29/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:40:12, 29/03/10
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:41:47, 29/03/10
Anyone know what this is??
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_4096.jpg)

 
It's a male Wheatear! O0
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lewjamben on 00:33:07, 30/03/10
Someone knows her stuff! Well done Tracey.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 02:16:52, 30/03/10
Love the Mastin Sheepdog one F.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 14:32:46, 30/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:34:52, 30/03/10
Wow many great pics here!  O0
I love "Round Up" One F in Foreigner  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 19:10:00, 30/03/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:59:43, 31/03/10
Yes  One F in Foreigner  when I watched similar situation in Kentmere the dog did wonderful job too  ;) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 10:08:49, 31/03/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 10:25:17, 31/03/10
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 12:10:41, 31/03/10
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 13:34:14, 31/03/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:35:17, 31/03/10
WOW Ridge!  That's fabulous!  Spring is definitely here! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:47:53, 31/03/10
Indeed!   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 17:15:18, 01/04/10
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 .
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:06:45, 01/04/10
Mountain goat on Snowdon, with Crib Y Ddysgl in the background.....
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_4611.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 23:52:12, 01/04/10
Love the Highland cow Howie and the lambs, Ahhhh. They look lovely but taste even better, sorry veggies.  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:55:09, 02/04/10
Love your pics Exit5man and Tryfan!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Davejj on 15:02:36, 02/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 15:16:56, 02/04/10
Ha ha!  Bad hair day? LOL :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Davejj on 15:41:28, 02/04/10
Ha ha!  Bad hair day? LOL :D

Yeah... not very flattering was it... and those teeth  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 17:25:02, 02/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 06:24:54, 03/04/10
 ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 15:37:22, 10/04/10
Snapped today while trying out my new lens. Seems detailed enough  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 21:29:05, 11/04/10
Today at Fell Foot Park near Newby Bridge.....
(http://i43.tinypic.com/3f0pf.jpg)
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 22:55:39, 11/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:16:27, 13/04/10
WOW ButlersKeeper!  :o  super!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 21:21:23, 13/04/10
WOW ButlersKeeper!  :o  super!

Thanks eWalker  :-[ :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: inghamb87 on 04:30:37, 14/04/10
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 20:08:22, 14/04/10
Spit the Dog seen on Swirral Edge yesterday....

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/rumblingpete/Helvellyn-Catsty%20Cam/DSC04173.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:50:16, 15/04/10
Is it your dog, RPete? Very nice  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 17:24:11, 15/04/10
No it wasn't Ewa - but I told the owner I'd post it up here. O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:11:48, 15/04/10
OK, I see  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 08:48:13, 16/04/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Requiem on 11:27:51, 16/04/10
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd297/roy_plod/P1000450.jpg)

Crow
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 23:07:56, 16/04/10
Are you sure that's real, it looks like a plastic crow  ;D  Ilona
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 23:11:39, 16/04/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 23:15:48, 16/04/10
 :knuppel2: No more Father Jack's crows :knuppel2:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 06:17:01, 17/04/10
These were in my garden

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/PosingFrogs.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Requiem on 09:48:11, 17/04/10
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 09:56:11, 17/04/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 10:05:44, 17/04/10
 ;D We may have to start a new thread - 'What about other made up animal pictures'
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Requiem on 10:08:27, 17/04/10
;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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fenty on 11:24:41, 17/04/10
Were they carrying flick-knives? ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Requiem on 13:25:51, 17/04/10
Were they carrying flick-knives? ;D

Never turn your back on a sheep with a flickknife. Mark my words.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 15:38:07, 17/04/10
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 ;)
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:17:36, 17/04/10
Lovely photos! I like the mallards and squirels and other photos too !!!  ;)


Ewa
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fit old bird on 20:16:39, 17/04/10
Lovely photo's. I saw some of those ducks with red faces the other day, wondered what they were.  O0  Ilona
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fenty on 20:40:33, 17/04/10
Wow - how big was the spider??
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: RichHood on 21:04:55, 17/04/10
Carrion beetle having lunch in North Wales  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 21:09:11, 17/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:46:22, 18/04/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 21:04:08, 18/04/10
Look at them!  They're all over the shop.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 21:05:55, 18/04/10
A little selection from me..... :D
 
Tracey ;)
tracey those are phenomenal!!!!   O0 O0 O0

Dave
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 21:08:22, 18/04/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 21:22:36, 18/04/10
Here are a couple of lambs I saw today heading back to Ribblehead Viaduct
 
Awww
 
 (http://i42.tinypic.com/2s9ezdh.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:25:26, 19/04/10
tracey those are phenomenal!!!!   O0 O0 O0

Dave

Why thank you, kind sir! :)
 
Tracey.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: guess who on 23:02:39, 19/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 16:57:38, 20/04/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: guess who on 17:23:13, 20/04/10
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 ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 17:36:49, 20/04/10
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......
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 18:37:59, 20/04/10
Teds great
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 19:46:17, 20/04/10
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...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: guess who on 07:40:03, 21/04/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ridgewalker on 15:20:12, 25/04/10
a picture of molly and bailey
 
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2qiuypy.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: garyr on 08:08:03, 26/04/10
One of Tim dog asleep in the garden yesterday afternoon  :)
 
(http://www.mywainwrights.co.uk/pad/2504.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ridgewalker on 18:14:26, 26/04/10
like the shot garyr
 
 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:11:05, 26/04/10
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 ??? ?.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 21:26:12, 27/04/10
Funny pics of Ted, so cute of lambs and Tim looks like THE KING!  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 21:35:07, 27/04/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 20:40:45, 10/05/10
Our new friend. He has us wrapped around his little finger!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1035/4596489092_86cbc92d07_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 21:45:54, 10/05/10
Nice shot,Julian! O0
Laura
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: garyr on 08:46:38, 17/05/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 16:59:53, 17/05/10
WOW!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 19:30:17, 17/05/10
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:


   
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:55:03, 21/05/10
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)

 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:25:08, 22/05/10
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 14:43:45, 22/05/10
At Glasson Dock this morning....
(http://i50.tinypic.com/r93kmw.jpg)
 
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/ (http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:50:15, 22/05/10
Lovely spot with the golden plover Tracey O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 19:01:46, 22/05/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:04:42, 22/05/10
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!
 
 :)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 20:18:53, 22/05/10

 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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 21:48:35, 22/05/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 23:25:43, 22/05/10
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 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 23:30:37, 22/05/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 23:49:51, 22/05/10
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....
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:43:40, 23/05/10
WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey  :D O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:12:18, 23/05/10
WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey  :D O0

Thank you! :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 21:00:56, 23/05/10
WONDERFUL photo of the nest Tracey  :D O0

It is, isn't it?    O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:53:07, 23/05/10
is it a spider or an angry conehead ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/DSCF5003.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 15:44:37, 31/05/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia443.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 09:02:25, 01/06/10
On a recent walk at Arnside Knott....How do you do that with only 3 legs?
(http://i47.tinypic.com/sxyur8.jpg)
 
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 10:16:08, 01/06/10
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 12:37:47, 01/06/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:01:05, 01/06/10
Wonderful photo, Dave !!!!!!!!!  ::) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 23:11:41, 01/06/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia443.jpg)

Howie, is this you and maxi in a previous life.  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 05:32:22, 02/06/10
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 19:13:20, 02/06/10

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ken on 20:57:29, 02/06/10
Not an animal as such but here you go
(http://i46.tinypic.com/aovz0p.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ptarmigan on 21:01:57, 02/06/10
Great photo Ken,  he looks really happy in his own watery world  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ken on 21:23:25, 02/06/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 14:58:06, 03/06/10

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 )
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 15:06:13, 03/06/10

 
 
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 19:11:49, 03/06/10
In Great Langdale this afternoon...
(http://i48.tinypic.com/fz6jja.jpg)
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:45:30, 04/06/10
super, Dave!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 17:29:59, 04/06/10
super, Dave!  O0

Thanks Ewa....it loved dog biscuits...started to follow Edith down the valley looking for more  ;D
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:34:09, 04/06/10
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 15:27:15, 09/06/10
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)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 15:33:35, 09/06/10
super!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 09:13:57, 10/06/10
Love Our Kid ;) Even if rather punny  ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 16:11:06, 16/06/10
One from today's amble around the wilds of Wolverhamptonshire

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4705904895_74ac3cab74_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 16:14:44, 16/06/10
 O0 Julian  ;)   Reminds me, I wonder how my inlaws are?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 16:17:47, 16/06/10
Reminds me, I wonder how my inlaws are?

 ;D Livid if they read this I would imagine.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 16:21:31, 16/06/10
;D Livid if they read this I would imagine.
S'OK they cant read
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 19:57:24, 16/06/10
What a happy porker...good bacon?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 11:32:10, 17/06/10
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4705904895_74ac3cab74_b.jpg)
 
 
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/FanLlia344.jpg)
 
Remarkable resemblance.
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 21:19:31, 18/06/10
 ;D

Walking Forum's very own Chuckle Brothers  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 19:01:03, 23/06/10
Spotted this little chap hiding somewere in the Lakes last year.
 
(http://i45.tinypic.com/29p84tf.jpg)
 
"you ain't seen me right"!!!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:39:35, 23/06/10
Soooo cute! Thank you bam!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mick on 00:08:10, 26/06/10
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)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 10:57:11, 27/06/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:44:15, 27/06/10
saw this chap on the rocks below Pen Yr Ole Wen on saturday
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Carneddau/DSCF5302.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 21:35:06, 27/06/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:40:36, 27/06/10
Aww, very nice alewife! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:35:07, 28/06/10
Alewife:  I was sitting outside a pub  )




but even if you were sitting (not walking) the photos are great!  ;) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 19:17:43, 28/06/10
(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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:55:14, 28/06/10
so cute!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 23:17:57, 28/06/10
Quote from: alewife
 

 
[img
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...
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 23:19:52, 28/06/10
(http://i49.tinypic.com/5vyvwm.jpg)
 
 :)
Superb quality do youhave a special camera? You can feel the slipperiness of its body....
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 11:54:35, 29/06/10
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!
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:53:29, 29/06/10
No wonder you are a fan of Samsung, such a beautiful photo!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 09:42:56, 30/06/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 00:21:31, 01/07/10
Reindeer in the Cairngorms
 
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Scotland089.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ButlersKeeper on 10:49:00, 01/07/10
Well spotted!  They can shift can't they?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:55:49, 11/07/10
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:59:19, 11/07/10
W O N D E R F U L caterpilar  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 23:07:14, 11/07/10
Nice! And the picture has a very good quality! Nice O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 23:10:24, 11/07/10
Thanks to you both!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 13:07:22, 13/07/10
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/4618372641_89896ae557.jpg)
 
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4382450612_021f2d53e6.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 13:26:07, 14/07/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/StokesayCastle391.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Muz on 22:57:09, 15/07/10
(http://i32.tinypic.com/rszimw.jpg)
 
2 rough-looking birds  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 23:05:56, 15/07/10
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/4618372641_89896ae557.jpg)
 
how cute are those foxes????  :o 8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 08:40:16, 16/07/10

 
2 rough-looking birds  ;)

Iv'e seen worse in Derby on a Saturday night.  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 10:22:49, 16/07/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Boggy Marsh on 00:23:23, 18/07/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 20:45:52, 18/07/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:42:21, 03/08/10
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. :)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: nod2 on 21:17:34, 03/08/10
Hi Bam and Tracey.
 
Great photos :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 22:34:25, 03/08/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: amnesiacjimmy on 22:42:18, 03/08/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 07:46:24, 04/08/10
Nice ones Tracey. I thought our back yard was bad for Snails!!!!
 
 
Rich.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 08:34:35, 04/08/10
FANTASTIC PHOTS bam and sunnydale!  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 10:29:09, 04/08/10
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)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 16:28:07, 21/08/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 18:23:19, 22/08/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 19:45:24, 22/08/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 20:04:16, 22/08/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 20:39:40, 22/08/10


 
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 22:02:46, 22/08/10
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 22:06:51, 22/08/10
The Doves from Above !  Shot this pair of Doves on a recent walk... well not literally  ;) 


(http://i33.tinypic.com/30m795e.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:43:12, 25/08/10
What a beautiful collection of all sorts of animals!  :D ::) :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 16:20:59, 28/08/10
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 21:38:14, 30/08/10
Thought to be extinct years ago!!!
 
The four horned Highland Cattle
 
(http://i37.tinypic.com/11uvptj.jpg)
 
 
Sorry... :-[ :-[
 
Rich
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:53:39, 30/08/10
Well I thought it was funny! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 22:27:45, 30/08/10
Don't encourage him ....... there will be more to follow I am sure!!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 22:35:26, 30/08/10
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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 23:07:46, 30/08/10
Lovely pics,especially the one with the dog ! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 00:19:22, 31/08/10


">(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx194/craftlau/Romania%202010/26072010252.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:30:02, 19/09/10
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/CarneddDafydd355.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:59:44, 19/09/10
LOL  That's one strange looking cow!  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 18:36:36, 26/09/10
From a walk in South Cumbria today....
 
(http://i56.tinypic.com/20pohnc.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 19:59:37, 26/09/10


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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 20:03:34, 26/09/10
And because i can't post enough pictures of the Princess:  ;)


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5026479615_5a426abfd6_b.jpg)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 10:10:51, 27/09/10
(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/2010%20-%20South%20Africa/2010-Sept-SouthAfricaScottAnnawedding146.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 10:13:01, 27/09/10
Anyone for Zebra Ribs?
(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/2010%20-%20South%20Africa/2010-Sept-SouthAfricaScottAnnawedding265.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:48:51, 27/09/10
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 20:51:47, 29/09/10
WOW! Fantastic photos Tracey!  :D O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sassafras on 17:02:11, 03/10/10
A wee frog (or toad?) on Dartmoor..
 
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll98/tookey_89/Dogs%20etc%20Easter%202010/DSC_0058.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:17:14, 03/10/10
Great photo, Sarah  O0  and welcome to  the forum!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sassafras on 17:56:38, 03/10/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 18:12:12, 03/10/10
haven't looked at these for a while - some fantastic pics folks ..... keep 'em coming!!  O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:13:42, 03/10/10
wonderful ponies Sarah! I love the last photo especially!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treborpope on 12:35:44, 07/10/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 12:40:25, 07/10/10
Lovely shot I love hairy cows :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:26:51, 31/10/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:28:05, 01/11/10
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/)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sgt_pepper46 on 20:56:53, 01/11/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 16:09:34, 02/11/10
A few Swans from down the canal the other day.  


(http://i51.tinypic.com/975vh3.jpg)  
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:18:40, 02/11/10
Some lovely new photos been added since I last posted!  Thanks guys  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 19:59:34, 03/11/10
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)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 21:33:31, 03/11/10
Wow! amazing picture of the starling Cragster O0

And love the seal pics too Cliff O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mountaingirl on 22:41:07, 03/11/10
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)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 11:27:31, 04/11/10
Lovely pic MG! :)   I've yet to see Puffins in the wild.
 
And I love your Starling too Cragster! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 19:18:10, 07/11/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dibble on 21:01:32, 07/11/10
Ooooh, they're very dramatic OneF.   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ward100 on 21:52:01, 07/11/10
great pics....great butterflys
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 23:00:52, 20/11/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 00:25:17, 21/11/10
Oh! they're so cute!  thanks for sharing Bam. 

Hope you're on the mend now O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 08:23:43, 21/11/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:29:42, 21/11/10
Great photos Bam and al! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 09:47:06, 22/11/10
Lovely seal pics and fantastic focus on that Robin well done :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yeti on 10:18:55, 22/11/10
Very nice Bam O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 13:44:36, 23/11/10
I have a little project running today:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4104.jpg)

It's a Nut Hatch
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 13:52:07, 23/11/10
And again


(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4135.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 14:42:47, 23/11/10

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4135.jpg)

Quality .. O0 Bill T
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 20:53:05, 23/11/10

Quality .. O0 Bill T

Thank you very much  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 21:20:39, 23/11/10
The Nut Hatch seeing off a Great Tit

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/riven99/IMG_4245.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 13:09:13, 24/11/10
Brilliant - thanks for posting!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 17:23:50, 09/12/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:01:44, 10/12/10
Fantastic photos Bill T and Bam!!! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 00:58:22, 11/12/10
v. cute  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yeti on 09:45:27, 11/12/10
Good shot Bam O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:14:54, 11/12/10
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:20:09, 11/12/10
Fantastic Matt!  I'm off to see some (hopefully) tomorrow! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 20:41:20, 11/12/10
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. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darren irwin on 01:30:18, 12/12/10


some very nice pics the boys.

lobe the butterfly.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 08:45:51, 12/12/10
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yeti on 19:46:27, 12/12/10
These shots just keep getting better and better O0 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:40:33, 14/12/10
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:06:39, 26/12/10
Great photos Tryfan, aljones and Tracey!!!  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: hawthornpaul on 14:59:15, 31/12/10
Flock me :)

(http://www.suttonincraven.org.uk/gallery/strc/20101218/2010121807.jpg)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 15:31:19, 31/12/10
Thanks for 'shearing' this with us  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: hawthornpaul on 16:34:54, 31/12/10
Thanks for 'shearing' this with us  ;D
Ewe are welcome :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 17:12:43, 31/12/10
I heeeaaarrddd ewe were good at photography. Can't pull the wool over your eyes.


Gimmer Five. :P
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 13:41:26, 02/01/11

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 14:09:17, 02/01/11

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 14:26:55, 02/01/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 14:42:05, 02/01/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: robstubbs on 15:51:06, 02/01/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 16:20:56, 02/01/11
Great shot!

Here is another one taken near the Chimaera, Olympus.

(http://cb7rpq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pSOcRLvqQyRZQjwAROrRoYXg3kSN_Ieb5K36pB5u6RJZuM7xWuQCgJlIvK2reH9aqJ2bDgAHpjYD3SlEHUb6pcSM1eF-s43E8/P1080541.JPG?psid=1)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:08:04, 20/01/11
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.
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 22:12:38, 20/01/11
Wow, lovely pics Paul; see-it's not the size of the lens that counts is it??? :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: RichJ on 23:21:08, 20/01/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:57:57, 21/01/11
Fantastic shots DocPaul!   O0 What camera did you use? Zoom 18 or more?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 08:09:35, 21/01/11
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 14:22:20, 21/01/11
I took this while visiting my parents at christmas and we had a walk along by the Grand Union Canal
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:19:03, 21/01/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/LibertyHall199.jpg)
Cynwyd Forest today.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 06:40:24, 22/01/11
Cute!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:41:03, 22/01/11
Yes, very! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mountaingirl on 20:32:58, 22/01/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:21:23, 22/01/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/LibertyHall199.jpg)
Cynwyd Forest today.

Howie you are a silly ass. ;D
 
Great picture mate.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 00:02:48, 23/01/11

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 10:40:51, 23/01/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 10:58:18, 24/01/11
Yes, very! :D

yes !!!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:42:35, 09/02/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 07:15:53, 10/02/11
Nice shot of the lapwing attacking the heron  O0 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 07:20:51, 10/02/11
Nice photos Tryfan, especially Lapwing attacking Heron  O0
cute photo bootson  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 12:15:56, 10/02/11
I was sat in the car when I took that photo trying to eat my sandwiches. The sheep wanted some as well  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 12:20:13, 10/02/11
..... and you shared your sandwich of course?  .... :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 12:29:05, 10/02/11
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and you shared your sandwich of course?  :D

yeah, she didn't like the cheese though  ;D 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 12:35:12, 10/02/11

yeah, she didn't like the cheese though  ;D

do hope you will bring a proper sndwich with ham next time  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:49:24, 10/02/11
Nice photos Tryfan  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 14:51:48, 10/02/11
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:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 17:48:58, 10/02/11

She wanted to share with ewe  ;D ;D ;D 

 


 
*groan*  :D   ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:00:10, 10/02/11
Brilliant picture of Milo running through the water. O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Uncle Grumpy on 21:49:52, 10/02/11
Mouse in heaven
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 07:02:44, 11/02/11
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Mouse in heaven
That's cute  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:46:53, 11/02/11
Mouse in heaven

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mountaingirl on 20:33:54, 11/02/11
awwww  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 10:34:45, 20/02/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:16:35, 20/02/11
Lucky you! 8)   
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 00:01:53, 24/02/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 00:09:31, 24/02/11
It reminds me of the film 'The Birds'
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:45:00, 24/02/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 21:03:38, 24/02/11
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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 22:08:52, 24/02/11
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!

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ken on 22:33:55, 02/03/11
do ice dragons count ?
(http://i53.tinypic.com/nl7o2h.jpg)
 :o ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 22:51:47, 02/03/11
Now that's really cool  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 07:57:36, 03/03/11
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/)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 12:27:15, 05/03/11
Exmoor pony


(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx343/Oldgwa/Ponyorig.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:27:19, 05/03/11
do ice dragons count ?
(http://i53.tinypic.com/nl7o2h.jpg)
 :o ;D



 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:28:25, 05/03/11
Great pics KIDSTYPIKE and Willowisp!   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 17:47:38, 09/03/11
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!

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:27:03, 09/03/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:40:04, 09/03/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 21:57:22, 10/03/11

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 23:15:57, 10/03/11
Oh what a lovely duck O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 18:32:14, 11/03/11
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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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 16:54:52, 12/03/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 16:56:30, 12/03/11
Obviously it's got multiple personality disorder O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 17:50:17, 12/03/11
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  :)   :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 20:44:20, 17/03/11
Dotterel on Cairn Gorm, nr the Marquis Well.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Christopher on 20:54:49, 17/03/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 20:57:12, 17/03/11
a lizard is indeed an animal Christopher.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Christopher on 20:58:24, 17/03/11
LOL you learn something everyday
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:00:14, 17/03/11
LOL you learn something everyday

many people confuse animals for mammals
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Christopher on 21:02:03, 17/03/11
I just had the word "reptile" in my head but yeah your right, it falls under the same animal catorgory  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:03:46, 17/03/11
Was anybody able to see my dotterel pic, also whys there a size limit most of my pics are over 1MB  :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:06:59, 17/03/11
Nice Dotterel!  Never seen one - yet - meself.
 
Dunno about the size limit - depends how u r posting I guess. Try using Tinypic?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:10:06, 17/03/11
it says maximum size for an individual attachment is 80 KB. Unless theres a different way to post a picture on here.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:14:29, 17/03/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:22:11, 17/03/11
Hmmm - this might tempt me onto the Carneddau next Wednesday.....  :)
 
Mostly a question of luck though, innit?  ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:28:31, 17/03/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:31:54, 17/03/11
Shows how much I know about birdwatching!! Can only improve from here though  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: darthifan on 21:46:30, 17/03/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mad max on 21:56:17, 17/03/11


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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 23:42:23, 17/03/11

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 19:43:57, 18/03/11
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 22:11:03, 19/03/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 23:53:49, 19/03/11
One F, I think that's one for the insomniacs amongst us. O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 13:57:41, 20/03/11
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 19:20:10, 20/03/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:00:44, 20/03/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:22:38, 20/03/11
Cor! An I thought they'd been swimmin around near the bleach works!  ;D
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 06:46:14, 21/03/11

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
 
 
 
Quote

Cor! An I thought they'd been swimmin around near the bleach works!

 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybeck on 16:32:22, 24/03/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 20:02:44, 24/03/11
Boootiful! Great colour and texture there  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 11:39:46, 25/03/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/books096.jpg)
I'm feeling so horny .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 18:49:02, 25/03/11
He looks scarey....in a cuddly sort of way  8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 18:57:54, 25/03/11
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'.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyno on 20:08:01, 25/03/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/books096.jpg)

I'm feeling so horny .

...I wouldn't go shouting about it though!  ???
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:11:48, 26/03/11
Anyone know what these are?
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/Cadair%20Idris%20Pony%20and%20Fox%20paths%2026th%20March%202011/DSC_8183.jpg)
 :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:16:55, 26/03/11
Byootiful is what they are - with a plaintive whistle.
 
Golden Plover - lovely birds.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:20:55, 26/03/11
You beat me to it Paul!!  I just love the call of Golden Plovers. 8)    Unmistakable!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:44:08, 27/03/11
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 15:53:50, 27/03/11
Now that is very cute  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 16:11:54, 27/03/11
And delicious with some Roast Tatties  :P

I've already got me coat on  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 17:41:29, 27/03/11
Now that is very cute  :)

Ta  :)
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:01:17, 08/04/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 20:08:11, 08/04/11
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 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 20:53:54, 08/04/11
(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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 07:08:16, 09/04/11
I do like this thread  :)
 
Nice pic of the deer, the middle one is giving you a dirty look cragster  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pmerryman on 20:40:33, 12/04/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 15:26:32, 13/04/11
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 20:07:24, 13/04/11
Aww thats cute  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: kev747 on 19:59:22, 14/04/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 21:01:06, 14/04/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 14:41:09, 15/04/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 23:09:43, 16/04/11
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)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:40:13, 17/04/11
Excellent photos Paul, especially the 'contemplation' shot and the BTG! 8) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 13:07:47, 20/04/11
Beautiful photos of the Avocet  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 19:14:20, 20/04/11
Folks there are some really excellent photies going up at the moment :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:07:11, 26/04/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 19:34:26, 27/04/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:40:09, 28/04/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/CarneddyCribau118.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 11:56:28, 30/04/11
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) 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 12:00:57, 30/04/11
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 12:26:13, 30/04/11
Love all the latest photos, especially the ones of the ponies  O0 .
 
Those birds of prey pics are stunning  8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: JulianC on 13:31:24, 30/04/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 16:50:04, 30/04/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 17:48:09, 30/04/11
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 ?? :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 18:20:52, 30/04/11
Love the sheep photo  ;D
 
Yes more owls and other birds of prey please JulianC!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 19:11:06, 01/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 19:20:56, 01/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 21:42:40, 01/05/11
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)
 
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/IMG_1415-1.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 13:59:31, 02/05/11
WOW   < (0v0)>

geddit???   ;D
thanks F  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 14:12:43, 02/05/11
 
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/birdies/DSC_8907.jpg)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 14:24:28, 02/05/11
Ooh you do not want to be on the receiving end of those  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 23:04:39, 04/05/11

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/birdies/DSC_8907.jpg)

 
Awesome!!!  You thought of submitting this for "Britain's got Talons" ?  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 08:22:16, 08/05/11
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/)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pmerryman on 11:39:31, 08/05/11
I do like springers, but they are as mad as hatters.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 12:00:06, 08/05/11
there is nothing quite as cute as a pile of puppies awww  :) :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 08:18:58, 09/05/11
Many thanks....the full suite of pictures of the pups + the original walk are now on the website.
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 16:38:58, 10/05/11
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 19:39:22, 10/05/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yamyam on 19:54:12, 10/05/11
What a ba....rgain. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:29:06, 11/05/11

(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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 10:21:20, 11/05/11
You should have your own thread; "Ask Tracey"  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yamyam on 17:46:41, 11/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pmerryman on 18:43:12, 11/05/11
Thats a Great Tit isn't it, no pun intended?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:52:29, 11/05/11
Thats a Great Tit isn't it,

It certainly is!  Still great photos though! ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:00:56, 11/05/11
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 :)   
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yamyam on 20:03:33, 11/05/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 21:52:17, 11/05/11

 
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: letmeoutofhere on 22:01:37, 11/05/11
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)
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:57:36, 11/05/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:59:13, 11/05/11
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! ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 14:17:25, 13/05/11

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)










Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 14:45:44, 13/05/11
Great set of photo's  O0 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:17:08, 13/05/11
Nice tits.  :)
 
I've got two blackbird nests in the garden and it's facinating watching them come and go.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 23:58:19, 13/05/11
Nomad, they are fab pictures, I will eschew all tit jokes as I am above that sort of thing (and Micky got there first  :) )
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 00:05:40, 14/05/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yeti on 00:09:14, 14/05/11

You must keep abreast of things Susie.  :D
V. Good ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 00:25:19, 14/05/11

You must keep abreast of things Susie.  :D


Doh!  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:32:14, 19/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: elainemaul on 14:19:54, 20/05/11
Love the photos redeye.
 
Sigh ..... you're making me aware that I could do with a holiday  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 22:08:08, 20/05/11
(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.
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:40:08, 21/05/11
(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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: david156 on 19:27:17, 21/05/11
These are  from Chee Dale in the peaks, taken on Thursday. A very busy parent trying to feed three very mobile youngsters.



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 19:39:21, 21/05/11
Some great photos here keep em coming  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yamyam on 13:04:15, 22/05/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 14:56:21, 22/05/11
(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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 17:01:21, 24/05/11

(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?"
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: letmeoutofhere on 19:03:37, 24/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:50:17, 24/05/11
Doesn't seem quite right seeing an Oystercatcher sitting in the grass! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: letmeoutofhere on 18:39:33, 25/05/11
that's what we thought! The skylark and curlew were much more apt, but too fast to get my camera to them  :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:05:23, 25/05/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 11:40:21, 29/05/11
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)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 10:01:07, 31/05/11
Some very nice pictures on here at the moment, keep em coming.
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 22:14:30, 31/05/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 22:15:07, 31/05/11
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  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 23:19:32, 31/05/11
That is an amazing shot Cragster! I love it! know how he feels  O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 00:48:35, 01/06/11
Awww it looks like she's got her feather boa on  ;D O0


Nice photo Cragster  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 09:48:07, 01/06/11
Stunning photo Cragster  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 16:12:25, 03/06/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 16:19:24, 03/06/11
Chill-axing

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5793295413_11263bd53b_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 21:53:04, 03/06/11
The bonking insects are cool O0  haha!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 22:48:06, 03/06/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 22:59:38, 03/06/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:17:22, 04/06/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:27:42, 04/06/11

(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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:35:18, 04/06/11
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  :)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 10:55:50, 04/06/11
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  ;) ;) ;)
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:11:17, 04/06/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 20:21:06, 04/06/11
Yum! ;D
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Post by: redeye on 20:27:16, 04/06/11
Yum! ;D
yum indeed but You'd need a few of them Deb's as this one was less than a cm ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 20:29:22, 04/06/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lovinit on 20:32:52, 04/06/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 22:27:03, 04/06/11
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 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: cragster on 10:29:24, 05/06/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 22:22:50, 05/06/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:36:12, 05/06/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 06:18:43, 06/06/11
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/)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 10:59:11, 06/06/11
Spotted on friday evenings walk:  :o


(http://static.pixelpipe.com/f9be0796-d7e7-47b2-baa8-d6e4b6663811_m.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 11:43:17, 06/06/11
Spotted on friday evenings walk:  :o


(http://static.pixelpipe.com/f9be0796-d7e7-47b2-baa8-d6e4b6663811_m.jpg)

 
 :o   Buzz buzz!  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:53:07, 13/06/11
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)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Langdale%20Camp%20June%202011/DSCF4182.jpg)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: david156 on 06:53:43, 14/06/11

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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 12:23:25, 14/06/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:50:21, 14/06/11
great photos here !   O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:47:31, 14/06/11
Baby bunny in Tideswell Dale....Awwww  :D
 
(http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/David_walks_002.jpg)
 
Tracey :)
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:52:47, 14/06/11
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 :)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 20:13:32, 14/06/11
Wow Tracey - wish I had your photography skills  O0  (the wildlife and flower knowledge would be a big help to me too  ;D )
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bam on 22:11:06, 20/06/11
Spotted this little chap on the shores of Derwent Water  a couple of weeks ago.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/30c36lc.jpg)
Thanks Rich.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 22:29:53, 20/06/11
Good job I was there to point him out to you, or you would have missed him (or her) ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yeti on 22:45:42, 20/06/11
Cracking Rich O0 . Good to see you're active on here again.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:02:25, 25/06/11
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 22:08:18, 25/06/11
Brilliant Docpaul - love the pic with the whitethroat O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:42:37, 26/06/11
Really enjoyed your latest photos, thanks Paul  O0
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walksalot78 on 21:24:50, 26/06/11
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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:14:59, 26/06/11
Brilliant photography DP and you to Walksalot 78, and by the way ,welcome to the forum .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walksalot78 on 22:31:50, 26/06/11
Thank you Exit5man Some very welcoming people here .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 17:40:04, 04/07/11
Love your photos Paul!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 21:16:54, 08/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lovinit on 21:38:08, 08/07/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: wanderingchas on 22:22:46, 08/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:28:31, 08/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 22:49:21, 08/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 23:03:08, 08/07/11
That's a lovely photo Ruth  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Alex Quinn on 23:06:36, 08/07/11
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?? ???
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 23:07:33, 08/07/11
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..
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 00:00:27, 09/07/11
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  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 06:58:40, 09/07/11
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 .............................  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yamyam on 07:08:13, 09/07/11
Maybe that was all she was wearing.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:21:02, 09/07/11
Stunning shot Ruthr! you should wear wet socks more often!  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 11:21:09, 09/07/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 12:09:36, 09/07/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: DonnaNook on 12:49:36, 09/07/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 13:53:57, 09/07/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 16:02:01, 10/07/11

is that a campsite near pennistone? sorry the name escapes me.
No mate http://www.hafoddywyllcampsite.co.uk/
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Diplomatic on 20:50:22, 10/07/11
Think this is a dragonfly, had to try and capture it just for the colour!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 10:32:42, 11/07/11
No mate http://www.hafoddywyllcampsite.co.uk/

Thanks, that was going to bug me!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:06:17, 11/07/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 13:40:12, 11/07/11
 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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 14:02:06, 11/07/11

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 14:20:05, 11/07/11
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).
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:21:31, 11/07/11
Daisy sure is gorgeous! 8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:41:03, 11/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:45:29, 11/07/11
Nice lil bird


(http://i53.tinypic.com/14tocuu.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 18:46:35, 11/07/11
Awwww   :)


(http://i56.tinypic.com/1zqexzp.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 19:04:38, 11/07/11
Which camera did you get  Sleepy ?


Daisy is gorgeous by the way.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Diplomatic on 20:59:10, 11/07/11

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 21:07:56, 11/07/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 19:05:32, 12/07/11
waiting for more of your photos Sleepy!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Skirrid on 19:31:04, 12/07/11
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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Post by: ewalker on 13:24:54, 13/07/11
Love your photos skirrid!  O0
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Post by: lovinit on 18:43:37, 16/07/11
Awwww   :)


(http://i56.tinypic.com/1zqexzp.jpg)


That little person is just way too cute  :smitten: . Look at those tiny little nails!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 09:43:51, 17/07/11
it is  :)
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Post by: JulianC on 12:36:19, 17/07/11
World's biggest frog:

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5945589391_cb76d505cb_o.jpg)
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Post by: andybeck on 14:08:01, 17/07/11
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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Post by: Skirrid on 17:09:55, 17/07/11
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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Post by: redeye on 20:43:34, 17/07/11
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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Post by: docpaul on 23:04:01, 06/08/11
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!!   
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 23:45:45, 08/08/11
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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Post by: Crib Goch on 23:54:55, 08/08/11
Stunning photo - just don't like the way it's looking at me................
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Post by: Crib Goch on 13:31:50, 19/08/11
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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Post by: sunnydale on 19:39:44, 19/08/11
Hi Martin,
 
Not 100%....but I'd say it's a Serotine Bat.  Will check my ref books, just to be sure.
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 20:59:08, 19/08/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sleepy on 21:49:23, 19/08/11
Is that a little metal ring on its back leg?
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Post by: Gilly on 18:51:02, 20/08/11
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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Post by: Exit5man on 19:30:41, 20/08/11
(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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 19:44:08, 20/08/11
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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Post by: JulianC on 22:03:41, 20/08/11
Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D
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Post by: Exit5man on 23:25:00, 20/08/11
Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D
Oh
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Post by: dittzzy on 23:46:08, 20/08/11
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.

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 23:53:34, 20/08/11
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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Post by: sunnydale on 06:51:34, 21/08/11
Cracking pic of a sparrowhawk Howie O0 :D

Yep, and it's a female too! ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: david156 on 09:13:16, 21/08/11
Here's a Red Deer fawn seen whilst walking on the Suffolk Coast a few weeks ago. O0






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Post by: Willowisp on 11:41:31, 21/08/11
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6064528627_8cd6f794b4.jpg)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 12:31:29, 21/08/11
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 12:44:55, 21/08/11

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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 13:04:14, 21/08/11
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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Post by: sunnydale on 19:49:21, 21/08/11
Some cracking photos being posted lately folks! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:29:19, 21/08/11
a large caterpillar on the Long Mynd last weekend
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Chuch%20Stretton/DSCF4796.jpg)
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Post by: yeti on 23:44:07, 21/08/11
Awwwe that red panda is georgeous O0
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Post by: Sleepy on 13:03:31, 22/08/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 19:42:46, 22/08/11
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  ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: corky on 19:59:47, 22/08/11
I've been told I have big green eyes too  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 20:21:56, 22/08/11
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??
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly62 on 12:16:03, 28/08/11
Lovely pics - here is a lady we met yesterday on our walk From Ampleforth ......
(http://i53.tinypic.com/34866uu.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 22:14:42, 02/09/11
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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Post by: dittzzy on 22:32:07, 02/09/11
ooooeerrugh!  shivers down spine.


 :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 10:44:27, 08/09/11
(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/Exit5man/Waterfall119.jpg)
Chaffinch ay Llyn Vyrnwy.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 13:17:38, 08/09/11
Hate the spider picture, but love the birdie one  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 19:23:55, 11/09/11
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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly on 17:24:01, 13/09/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ramblingpete on 18:12:20, 13/09/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly on 18:16:01, 13/09/11
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?!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 19:46:39, 13/09/11
Brilliant photo. He ain't half a poser though.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 19:50:03, 13/09/11
He's saying; "Yes, you may bask in my awesomeness"
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: jonnya on 12:18:04, 14/09/11
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lovinit on 12:22:31, 14/09/11
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lovinit on 12:24:10, 14/09/11
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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: jonnya on 12:35:35, 14/09/11
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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gilly on 18:08:19, 14/09/11



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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lovinit on 18:11:31, 14/09/11
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  :)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 19:57:42, 14/09/11
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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Post by: Catbells on 19:59:02, 14/09/11
I love the Meerkats and the baby Elephant  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 21:50:55, 15/09/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:17:54, 15/09/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 18:01:03, 16/09/11
wow, bears n wolves-fab pics  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 21:41:48, 16/09/11
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 10:35:00, 17/09/11
Brilliant to see you back on here, Snowslider - how ya doing? (Sorry to thread-jack)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 00:40:17, 18/09/11
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)




Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 07:02:12, 18/09/11
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 18:09:57, 18/09/11
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)
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:31:59, 19/09/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Crib Goch on 19:54:31, 25/09/11
Nice Red Admiral in the back garden this afternoon
 
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6181850089_2f54edcfd1_b_d.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 20:00:45, 25/09/11
Smashing photo crib goch  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 20:10:45, 25/09/11
Wow Martin - that's mint  O0   I can't even get decent photos of inaminate objects never mind wildlife  :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 21:16:15, 25/09/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cotswold Stroller on 18:39:50, 07/10/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 09:25:38, 08/10/11
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. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:44:18, 16/10/11
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Willowisp on 12:10:42, 31/10/11


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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:08:58, 31/10/11
Thanks Willow.  I love this thread too, and your picture.  Class! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: tabbycat on 21:07:00, 03/11/11
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 .
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 22:12:31, 03/11/11
Brilliant. Was'nt there anyone else around to show your new xmas present too.  : - )
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 22:45:40, 26/11/11
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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Post by: dittzzy on 23:02:45, 26/11/11
Love it!!   O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: david156 on 23:01:51, 04/12/11

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.



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 23:18:50, 04/12/11
Aww! Such cute water badgers  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: david156 on 23:23:05, 04/12/11
Aww! Such cute water badgers  ;) ;D


 ;D ;D  Just don't mention Badgers - you'll scare poor Donna.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 06:34:45, 05/12/11

 ;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...
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:02:53, 05/12/11
Hi David  :)
 
Lovely piccies! 8) O0
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: snowslider on 20:17:40, 10/12/11
Love those seal shots, I just keep coming back to look at them again   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: susiej on 20:25:41, 10/12/11
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Steve 79 on 14:52:23, 13/12/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 15:25:13, 13/12/11
Beautiful O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:08:22, 14/12/11
Lovely shot Sabroc  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 09:27:40, 14/12/11
Sabroc, lovely shot.
 
You should be printing your own Christmas cards.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:06:48, 18/12/11
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 16:52:56, 18/12/11
Beautiful, Tracey O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 17:43:12, 18/12/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 18:19:26, 18/12/11
Lovely pics Gary. I was thinking the other day, would I prefer to stroke a polar bear or a tiger :-\ :o


How about you?




Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 18:31:55, 18/12/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 19:16:17, 18/12/11
Brilliant photo's Tracey and Gary . O0  Not forgetting yours Sabroc .Thats brilliant too . O0
Keep em coming.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ewalker on 18:40:23, 21/12/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:52:16, 21/12/11
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 22:05:28, 21/12/11
that is a cracking photo of the owl
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 00:38:55, 22/12/11
Some really good pics, Sabroc yours is superb, nicely captured winter scene.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 15:19:55, 22/12/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mr Sam on 15:38:18, 22/12/11
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A little arctic fox and it's dinner.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WyeWalker on 16:29:23, 24/12/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:38:08, 24/12/11
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 :)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 21:30:48, 24/12/11
(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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 21:46:51, 24/12/11
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ruthr on 21:57:56, 24/12/11
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 23:05:53, 24/12/11
i have just been reading my reply, gawd i made a mess of that  ;D , and i have not been drinking  :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 10:57:40, 28/12/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:59:49, 28/12/11
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:33:18, 28/12/11
A lovely sight Paul  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 23:02:46, 28/12/11
Lovely Docpaul...lovely!


 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 07:10:55, 29/12/11
it is very good that you managed that photo at all, well done, a very pretty bird
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 15:26:02, 07/01/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 15:28:03, 07/01/12
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Kings%20Wood%20and%20Long%20Hill%20nr%20Monmouth/2012_0106KingsWood0063.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 12:16:28, 15/01/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:41:07, 15/01/12
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 19:07:52, 16/01/12
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 19:12:53, 16/01/12
(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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WyeWalker on 15:52:23, 20/01/12
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...............


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WyeWalker on 15:53:33, 20/01/12
Sorry should have been a green 'lane'....................teach me to preview before I post..............
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 16:11:10, 20/01/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 16:16:43, 21/01/12
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.
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Peak Disrict Husky on 19:37:09, 21/01/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 18:47:06, 23/01/12
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.
 
1.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0173.jpg)
 
2.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0125.jpg)
 
3.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0122.jpg)
 
4.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0118.jpg)
 
5.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0115.jpg)
 
6.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0109.jpg)
 
7.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0102.jpg)
 
8.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0098.jpg)
 
9.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0086.jpg)
 
10.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0082.jpg)
 
11.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0080.jpg)
 
12.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0079.jpg)
 
13.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0073.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0069.jpg)
 
14.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0043.jpg)
 
15.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0019-1.jpg)
 
Thanks
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:35:39, 23/01/12
Well, the last one's a Kestrel!  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 19:39:11, 23/01/12
Yeah, thanks for that Sunny, clever clogs!!  ::)
 
I had to check as all the "name" tags didn't seem to match the birds  ;D 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 19:53:49, 24/01/12
Fab pictures, PP21  O0  I love #12 - do you think it could be a Gyr Falcon?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 20:18:57, 24/01/12
Possibly Paul, it definitely looks like a falcon of sorts, but honestly I don't know.  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 20:21:44, 24/01/12
Just googled it Paul, definite resemblance of a Gyr Falcon. Thanks for the spot  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 20:23:54, 24/01/12
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 17:11:38, 25/01/12
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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Post by: Glyders on 19:08:05, 25/01/12
Brilliant docpaul  O0 O0
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Post by: Nomad on 19:25:07, 25/01/12
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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Post by: docpaul on 19:44:06, 25/01/12
No heads, Tony but great lighting!  O0
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Post by: Nomad on 20:05:13, 25/01/12
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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Post by: lasramblas on 20:11:20, 25/01/12
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.
 
1.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0173.jpg)
 
2.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0125.jpg)
 
3.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0122.jpg)
 
4.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0118.jpg)
 
5.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0115.jpg)
 
6.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0109.jpg)
 
7.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0102.jpg)
 
8.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0098.jpg)
 
9.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0086.jpg)
 
10.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0082.jpg)
 
11.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0080.jpg)
 
12.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0079.jpg)
 
13.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0073.jpg)
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0069.jpg)
 
14.
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Animals/2010_0802BirdofPreyCentre0043.jpg)
 
15.
(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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Post by: Micky on 20:36:14, 25/01/12
Love the Bullfinch picture Paul. O0
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Post by: carolina2k9 on 11:16:48, 26/01/12
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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Post by: gary m on 16:43:04, 26/01/12
nice photo, how did you manage to get that close to the seals
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Post by: carolina2k9 on 17:43:13, 26/01/12
We made our way carefully down the cliff  :)
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Post by: WyeWalker on 16:37:40, 29/01/12
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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Post by: Willowisp on 17:14:17, 30/01/12

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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Post by: KIDSTYPIKE on 07:15:06, 31/01/12
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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Post by: redeye on 15:50:52, 31/01/12
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
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(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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Post by: redeye on 15:59:21, 31/01/12
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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Post by: Nomad on 16:54:19, 31/01/12
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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Post by: redeye on 12:43:32, 02/02/12
Female Blackbird struggling with some "nice" bread
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And our resident squirrel looking all nice and cuddly ::)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/sq2ys7.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 20:55:43, 02/02/12

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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Post by: sunnydale on 21:49:49, 02/02/12
OMG!  Amazingly weird! :o
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Post by: Catbells on 09:30:54, 03/02/12
OMG!  Amazingly weird! :o

Isn't there a moth that does that to tree's here ususally in cemetries?
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 09:49:45, 03/02/12

Isn't there a moth that does that to tree's here ususally in cemetries?


They did it once to my wallet  ;) :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 07:52:22, 04/02/12

They did it once to my wallet  ;) :o

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: gary m on 14:53:34, 11/02/12
lowland silverback gorilla at paignton zoo
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Post by: iiswoz on 15:24:41, 11/02/12
Chaffinch.
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Post by: WyeWalker on 13:44:59, 18/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:16:15, 21/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:29:44, 21/02/12
A Superb Starling in Samburu NP

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:42:46, 21/02/12
A White Browed Sparrow Weaver in Samburu NP

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Post by: gary m on 07:49:47, 22/02/12
the colours on the starling are amazing, great photos
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Post by: sunnydale on 09:00:13, 22/02/12
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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Post by: aljones27 on 16:46:14, 22/02/12
Lovely details and colour!
 O0 O0
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Post by: Micky on 19:25:37, 22/02/12
All three are great pictures mate, show us more.  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 19:58:27, 22/02/12
A Long Crested Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p1KhCIErx6cCtXuyZPzFtbSV1GJlPqDFKozMzdLRu-YP2v071Ey0ggjgIs4F8-5_sWi4BUTKQzHKWw259qgrPaw/P1040782.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:02:10, 22/02/12
A Saddle Billed Stork in the Masai Mara - it's actually sitting on it's knees and legs extend forward.

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p0bqb134Tr2C8G-uc1qmGIqfkU4_Cs9CH4LwrmXayuRAuP4ZDdUiDIie15Np_g0I0rZra9r6JSM9AxMT-rAs2Kg/P1050087.jpg?psid=1)

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:09:31, 22/02/12
A Grey Crowned Crane in the Masai Mara

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:17:03, 22/02/12
A White Bellied Bustard in the Masai Mara

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3F-eWgMfwiG_tVnYqeBPgjm87KBF194a88QYiWtjQxblVKJ8nM2nxkLil2R_h--sKwE_TAzSU2vWeAbD7OjTww/P1040991.jpg?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:23:29, 22/02/12
African Fish Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p4WR5hqJs3UwfmG0j15TWCnFBH3nT7y-1jlXGOrx9q2MP93SEDcf5SNxhWZ40v2Mf78LiKFux1BDiWg1khX4iVg/P1040804.jpg?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:24:34, 22/02/12
Tawny Eagle in Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pxFecNyGT1B4L0_xRqnJbjF3-YPljpVrthfaIMRJJs3aQyE2PACP3J9V_z_XJPNdpHnSIENv-V10zDmJJAl2DcQ/P1040875.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: dittzzy on 20:26:49, 22/02/12
Absolutely stunningly awesome. O0
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Post by: sunnydale on 20:32:09, 22/02/12
Thanks Max. Wonderful stuff! 8) O0
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Post by: lasramblas on 20:50:17, 22/02/12
Fantastic Photo's bringing back lots of memories of my trip to Tsavo  O0
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:51:27, 22/02/12
A Yellow Billed Stork at Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pO2_BuovlDnm-wODvIQa0NbyG1NAFbv5LJvrxU8cjZAoEz_5z0RiXV8wrHQWpiB3FSdun2djDfay1un015dtEZw/DSCN2582.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:58:32, 22/02/12
A Reichenow's Weaver at Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pzzLA_9C-OS9elaN7taPKi86q7fsS_KqlGXokUsHyUDQ5Yks-kSbkvCf7zBm9pArnx6de-f79y4b1PBPLUOkVfQ/DSCN2402.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:00:04, 22/02/12
A White Browed Robin Chat at Lake Nakuru NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pIWy0r8Li9MuxXNfzeJ41lz55ncnnfhauDHvp1rPqK1OQtJqK92QGH1q_bR-Q5wNDFRpVquBSe-pYRYJkWtT30g/DSCN2403.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: dittzzy on 21:10:53, 22/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:25:09, 22/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:28:14, 22/02/12
A Yellow Necked Spurfowl in Samburu NP.

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3wwIs5FRlb2lUx6RMzF0162glrAmqq5RCBhHxQXlexKo5VEcdFfES4CFmBL-lx5TV_cunutq-l0kDm6HskFcdQ/DSCN1488.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:30:52, 22/02/12
Not quite in focus - but it is such a unique looking bird!

A Somali Bee Eater in Samburu NP

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:32:11, 22/02/12
A Red Billed Hornbill in Samburu NP

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:33:35, 22/02/12
A Woodland Kingfisher in Samburu NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pdEjFzLMYiiv-T7gv9i85pmqTGD8OnnQR3f9gCxWe1YjxR_S9wM7AkkHU2yWJzKPnSwVaNffVluSp0sLfqaB52Q/P1210542.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:39:34, 22/02/12
A Crested Bustard in Samburu NP

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:48:13, 22/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:53:54, 22/02/12
A Vervet Monkey in Samburu NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pKhuTwtl8exM9igcp6VMSQpuX97eJX_ZbnbRHpK1Koj33GEN6MZtvSY963TvIj3rUR6Nb26YSaopdp-9_OYtrYw/P1040300.JPG?psid=1)

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pyKxWK3D_R1bL7DNR88AY26HCb2ZuG6A1FAt6u1B1XCXHCHKEmOpBARw6ZXNa0AD3lg9OImF8eM2BZl3ti5lpPQ/P1040312.JPG?psid=1)

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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 21:59:44, 22/02/12
An Elephant in Samburu NP

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pi5a9o7R68jWvZ--HIZbJUU-nyqXEHqP9PBKfdQuokAt4YaGIPdGz_8u3JGSOszwQvjUL2Sgiz_OXSP4D-a1Ekg/P1040335.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:04:47, 22/02/12
More Elephants in Samburu NP - Samburu had the largest number of Elephants as far as I could tell

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p-dHkOHIyfekahH4KXyT1sn8O-xEIqOuZVKcL4kTehM5jk7jscCqxwDnR3gSDgUP4NKiBokgUgSCsEk3kW3dq9g/P1040380.JPG?psid=1)

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pZfNuonZJ9RErRiUM51fjwFvrEvaoflnUJZQVTn2RWSXXcxCaSq3OXSU9MKU2OHrKKufFdmCkw5R0Cg9K2H-wrg/P1040520.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Sooz214 on 22:08:44, 22/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:18:14, 22/02/12
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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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:26:58, 22/02/12
A Beisa Oryx in Samburu NP.

(https://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p7L94937ivvvoVX74ZVJ-LwgnjRFDxZaalmHSrdQwRLptbxBzPSm56FXYIP3EWPhbRaaFNCUHHAiH28PZqUP1Wg/P1040677.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:37:21, 22/02/12
Agama Lizards by the pool - Samburu NP

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:46:20, 22/02/12
This is a cute little Dik Dik in Samburu NP

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:48:30, 22/02/12
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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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 22:56:13, 22/02/12
Impala in Samburu NP

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 23:13:24, 22/02/12
White Rhino in Lake Nakuru NP

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Black Rhino in Lake Nakuru NP

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:55:51, 23/02/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 16:27:57, 25/02/12
Kenya pics are superb  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 16:35:33, 25/02/12
Barking Mad !
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Post by: Sooz214 on 16:48:07, 25/02/12
Wonderful O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:17:48, 25/02/12
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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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 07:51:15, 26/02/12
Nice Dog Pictures! - And interesting bug footage  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 07:53:54, 26/02/12
Lions - Masai Mara

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craftlau on 08:07:42, 26/02/12
Nice pictures! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 08:36:16, 26/02/12
Cheetah - Masai Mara

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 08:41:21, 26/02/12
Ostrich, Hippo, Hyena, Zebra & Cokes Hartebeest all in the Masai Mara

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 08:59:00, 26/02/12
A Jackal, Leopard Tortoise and Colobus Monkey

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 11:07:55, 26/02/12
Wow Kenya is superb  O0



No Lion or Hippo in my local park yesterday just a few 'old birds' 


(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dHftKJLWoNE/T0kyrFZC7jI/AAAAAAAAM74/Qkk1hrKMi1g/s1024/IMAGE_1000003303.JPG)

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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 14:50:50, 26/02/12
AmAAAzing all those shots from Kenya, MM - what an experience!  O0
 
Nomad, I like the birds and the dog, too - great quality pictures!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: slartibardfast on 00:06:43, 29/02/12
Cefn Mawr heritage trail walk - Ty Mawr country park
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: slartibardfast on 00:09:09, 29/02/12
Cefn Mawr heritage trail walk - froncysyllte basin
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 20:07:03, 01/03/12
Today I have mainly been worrying sheep in Bowland :o
(http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VgrqabPjQ0s/T0_Vk_2PiHI/AAAAAAAAM8k/6e9ERvQXznc/s1024/IMAGE_1000003407.JPG)


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Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 20:28:10, 01/03/12
A  ' Propeller Gull' very rare here in the North West  ;)


(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aoH8kRbDaMI/T0_a_UXW7DI/AAAAAAAAM8s/xLGLE2afnQg/s1024/IMAGE_1000003408.JPG)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:31:00, 01/03/12
Yep , a four winged gull. Very rare indeed ,not just the north west . ;) Thats the first time i've ever seen one .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Nomad on 21:37:51, 01/03/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 23:11:28, 02/03/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Al plus boots on 19:52:54, 03/03/12
This was not taken on a walk! Chester Zoo trip last August.


(http://i40.tinypic.com/v8ctc0.jpg)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 20:35:06, 03/03/12
Still very nice! - They always seem to hide whenever I go to a zoo!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 21:27:19, 03/03/12
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
 
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0019.jpg)
 
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0018.jpg)
 
A Red Admiral
 
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0016.jpg)
 
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Goodrich%20Castle/2012_0303GoodrichCastle0015.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:28:27, 03/03/12
Treecreepers continue to do very well, thankfully.  :)
There are an estimated 214,000 breeding pairs throughout the UK  O0 .....so not at all rare.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 22:45:07, 03/03/12
Thanks for the info SD. I'd never seen one until today  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 10:09:32, 04/03/12
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.
 
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6805478598_bb62c845b4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 10:12:29, 04/03/12
Nice view to have from your bedroom window!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 10:26:11, 04/03/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Madmax Jnr on 10:27:24, 04/03/12

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 10:29:59, 04/03/12

Er, for the Deer I hope!  :D

 ???  Not for the Deer.
 
 
They couldn't hold them properly!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 12:02:38, 04/03/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 12:15:07, 04/03/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: robb on 12:45:44, 05/03/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: HumperLumper on 19:49:09, 14/03/12
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gray on 09:22:52, 15/03/12
Out and about over the Lickey Hills and down to Waseley hills over the past couple of days
Nosey
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7452/39844221.jpg)

flying squirels
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/5921/98268435.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 17:43:51, 15/03/12
Couple of good shots there gray, love the squirrel well captured.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 17:00:33, 16/03/12
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
(http://i43.tinypic.com/25regdz.jpg)

Also came across a female funnel web carrying her eggs!!!!!

(http://i40.tinypic.com/4fwyah.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 22:14:45, 16/03/12
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

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/034.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:11:38, 17/03/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:21:18, 17/03/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:05:42, 17/03/12
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. 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 20:25:35, 18/03/12
Here's a few spiders we came across recently  :o ;D
(http://i43.tinypic.com/14o6mme.jpg)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/xpmxrp.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2gv7hbr.jpg)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/15xvm6h.jpg)


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!! ::)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/153aa1s.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 18:07:20, 21/03/12
lovely photos of spiders just glad they are not near me
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 18:27:29, 21/03/12
I agree with Gary......excellent photos but...oh no, I don't want them anywhere near me thanks  :o O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sooz214 on 18:58:49, 21/03/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 19:03:46, 21/03/12
Haha...very good Sue...definitely worth sharing  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sooz214 on 19:05:15, 21/03/12
Haha...very good Sue...definitely worth sharing  O0


Best laugh I've had all day - still giggling :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cheviot Stroller on 19:07:32, 21/03/12

Best laugh I've had all day - still giggling :)

Me too  ;D O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 20:27:56, 21/03/12
Me too  ;D O0 O0


And me...


 :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 23:13:06, 21/03/12
me too ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 23:19:20, 21/03/12
Andy they are absolutely huge  ???  I would have run a mile from them.  Making me shiver looking atnthem.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 14:52:48, 22/03/12
Felt very blessed seeing these today.

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/048.jpg)

this is her mate

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/037.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 19:10:54, 22/03/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:05:13, 22/03/12
Class pics folks, spiders through to goosanders.  Glad the spiders are just pictures though (shivers).   O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:33:50, 22/03/12
A few more ozzie ones
(http://i41.tinypic.com/244xw11.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/18otio.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/r0w5yp.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/nb8ymo.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/6sc0eb.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2h86zcg.jpg)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/1jlok.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/11tlmhh.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/34or444.jpg)

(http://i42.tinypic.com/357q4v7.jpg)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 22:53:25, 22/03/12
Oh wow, keep em coming Andy  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:56:26, 22/03/12
Totally agree .  Amazing!  specially like that Kimono Dragon  (At least I think that's what it is.)   O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 12:30:09, 23/03/12
yes please keep them coming (although please please not spiders lol).  I love the kangeroo and her baby photo, totally amazing imo :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Gonzo on 22:17:56, 23/03/12
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.


(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b-QvfbDbcSs/T2z0iyi5K_I/AAAAAAAAACc/K2GgDkBa5_8/s640/P1030204.JPG)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:23:41, 23/03/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:39:38, 23/03/12
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
(http://i43.tinypic.com/t7g3z9.jpg)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2qmgmrb.jpg)

(http://i42.tinypic.com/29o3k0i.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/357najp.jpg)

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2vmhdn5.jpg)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/dqrr5x.jpg)

and a mud crab
(http://i43.tinypic.com/669rug.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 07:54:16, 24/03/12


(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b-QvfbDbcSs/T2z0iyi5K_I/AAAAAAAAACc/K2GgDkBa5_8/s640/P1030204.JPG)

Didn't realise you were out and about yesterday Howie.  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: xTrottiex on 15:07:32, 29/03/12
Brlliant photos.. the horse in flippers is hilarous :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: iiswoz on 15:52:06, 29/03/12
some good photo's on this thread.
so here's me little 8 month old ellie having a blast.

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3205/ellierunning.jpg)
By iiswoz (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/iiswoz) at 2012-03-29
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:41:42, 01/04/12
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. 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: peapod21 on 17:36:44, 02/04/12
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)
 
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/peapod21/Monnow%20Valley%20Walk/2012_0328MonnowValley0039.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 19:41:43, 02/04/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 23:08:49, 04/04/12
a few more from afar
Hermit Crab
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2whniuo.jpg)

A BIG Ant
(http://i43.tinypic.com/34dfr51.jpg)

A dead eel. Good job as well looking at them teeth!!!
(http://i39.tinypic.com/fw0u9e.jpg)

Hedgehog
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n12nwy.jpg)

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
(http://i40.tinypic.com/sz7nlg.jpg)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2yywah1.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/535jkl.jpg)

Leech
(http://i39.tinypic.com/dylp1c.jpg)

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
(http://i40.tinypic.com/15d2rma.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: paula on 13:00:16, 09/04/12
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.

(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg846/scaled.php?server=846&filename=dsc02395h.jpg&res=landing)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:13:52, 09/04/12
That's a great photo Paula!  We can handle 'frogs porn', don't worry!lol  :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lasramblas on 01:07:53, 10/04/12
Redeye great photos
Hedgehog
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n12nwy.jpg)

Think this is an Echidna great pics on this post O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 19:24:50, 18/05/12
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_9673.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 19:33:33, 18/05/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 19:50:20, 18/05/12
 :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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:12:37, 18/05/12
Brilliant shot Matt. They look like they're getting ready to charge down the hill.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 20:15:24, 18/05/12
 O0  'For we like sheep'  (musical quote ;D )
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Exit5man on 20:18:24, 18/05/12
Looks like a scene from Zulu, but us Welsh were at the bottom of the hill in that.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 11:18:05, 19/05/12
Brilliant picture  O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: map mad kedge on 21:48:21, 19/05/12
That is just the best. Those sheep look like they're planning something 8) .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 07:49:07, 27/05/12
Redeye great photos
Hedgehog
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n12nwy.jpg)

Think this is an Echidna great pics on this post O0
I love this one, what a nosey looking hedgehog!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Lynne8 on 15:26:39, 30/05/12
Brilliant.... Love the sea horse.....! :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 17:43:59, 30/05/12
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!
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2dkh4c9.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:13:55, 30/05/12
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 :)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 22:55:26, 30/05/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 20:34:15, 31/05/12
Hey Tracey - here's one for you from yesterday's jaunt!  :)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/27yomrq.jpg)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: One F in Foreigner on 22:17:45, 07/06/12
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)
 
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Sun04.jpg)
 
 
 
And four very tiny Chaffinch chicks waiting to be fed
 
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w159/onefin_2007/Sun06.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:28:43, 07/06/12
Awesome.  All very awesome.   O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 10:12:23, 08/06/12
The foal is so lovely (I'm resisting the urge to go awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww) and I love the baby birds, thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vitalijus42 on 07:25:14, 11/06/12
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
That horse killing me! :DDDD
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:29:12, 11/06/12
Out for a local walk around Dunham Massey on Saturday after the rain and was stopped from going any further by this mob
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2rpagpi.jpg) 

And the leader let me know who was in charge
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2ih16yo.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 22:11:41, 11/06/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:24:59, 11/06/12
Awesome!  Thanks Redeye
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lasramblas on 00:04:42, 12/06/12
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9VUB3EW_Eu0/T9Z4EjrAA_I/AAAAAAAABNo/H-Yc4yoerLk/s1600/054+(3).jpg)
Goldfinch stops off for Breakfast in St Cyrus
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: robstubbs on 21:02:22, 12/06/12
Here's a few from a bird of prey flying day at Shuttleworth.

Harris Hawk flying in
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/robstubbs/Birds%20of%20Prey%20Shuttleworth%20June%202012/hawkflying.jpg)

The same bird coming into my wife
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/robstubbs/Birds%20of%20Prey%20Shuttleworth%20June%202012/clairehawksmall.jpg)

And to me (I obviously didn't take this one)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/robstubbs/Birds%20of%20Prey%20Shuttleworth%20June%202012/robhawk1small.jpg)

Rob.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 21:32:05, 12/06/12
 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:42:36, 12/06/12
Great pictures Rob, particularly like the first one.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vitalijus42 on 09:08:39, 14/06/12
Taken today....this chappie had a wingspan of about 8"

(http://i39.tinypic.com/6fxsph.jpg)

Dave
Thats cool!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vitalijus42 on 09:11:17, 14/06/12
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.
So cute... Ohh..
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:26:27, 18/06/12
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 21:39:40, 18/06/12
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?
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:55:07, 18/06/12
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 22:10:21, 18/06/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:22:07, 18/06/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:36:28, 19/06/12
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...
 
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545115_448998245118935_342511205_n.jpg)
 
 :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 20:42:27, 19/06/12
that little fella is well camouflaged, you done well to see him.  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:47:49, 19/06/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 20:50:47, 19/06/12
always helps to look where you are going...  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:16:53, 19/06/12
Blimey, that photo is amazing - lucky you Tracey to see them & get a photo also O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 19:52:07, 20/06/12
Bit of a mooch around my favourite birding haunt produced these today:
Distant hunter with prey!
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2n1w0mg.jpg)
 
Brown Hare day
(http://i50.tinypic.com/28vagxv.jpg)
 
This young Whitethroat was making a raucous din in a bush, no doubt wanting its parent to bring food. Must be a teenager!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2hh0pw4.jpg)
 
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.
(http://i48.tinypic.com/fa4mlj.jpg)
 
Paul
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 20:19:27, 20/06/12
Stunning shots there Paul, the Owl in flight is amazing.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 20:31:27, 20/06/12
Lovely Barn Owl.


 O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:58:15, 20/06/12
Ace photo's O0 A few from Sunday including
A Lizard with short tail
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02502.jpg)

Pony
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02486.jpg)

Caterpillar
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02402.jpg)

seagull
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02517.jpg)

Fish (& chips)  ;D
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02511.jpg)

Maggots
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/soulandy/Wales%20Walks/Aber%20Falls%20Northern%20Carneddau%2029%20Oct%202011/Aber%20Falls%2017-6-2012/DSC02480.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:54:53, 20/06/12
I loved all the above photos until it got to the maggots! ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: map mad kedge on 23:00:45, 20/06/12
Oh lordy lord - what can U say about that last photo? Nice fish & chips, fancied some until I scrolled down!!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 18:12:44, 21/06/12
Agree with the others about the photos, the last one is horrible :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 19:00:51, 21/06/12
I like the fish & chips but that sheep does not look too well  :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 19:11:16, 21/06/12


 
Brown Hare day
(http://i50.tinypic.com/28vagxv.jpg)
 

 
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 21:18:40, 21/06/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:22:32, 21/06/12
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!!
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:42:09, 21/06/12
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:50:42, 21/06/12
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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Post by: Trenchfoot on 21:59:03, 21/06/12
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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Post by: sparklebug on 22:01:49, 21/06/12
fab photos Tracey, I've never seen a mayfly before and I love the heron  O0
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Post by: sunnydale on 08:49:32, 22/06/12
Thanks all.  You're very kind  O0
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Post by: nod2 on 09:05:38, 22/06/12
Nice photos Tracey  O0
 
Ithink I know that Heron
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Post by: Catbells on 18:24:41, 22/06/12
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!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:22:43, 22/06/12
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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Post by: Catbells on 19:24:41, 22/06/12

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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Post by: dittzzy on 12:28:35, 24/06/12
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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Post by: docpaul on 18:56:02, 24/06/12
That's lovely - nice looking cygnets! Not surprised he was a bit edgy!!  O0
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Post by: sunnydale on 19:07:19, 24/06/12
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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Post by: HumperLumper on 19:12:44, 24/06/12
You are so brave Tracey, one minute you traversing Bow Fell and now this  :o  Great pics and glad you're safe  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 19:41:48, 24/06/12
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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Post by: cbr6fs on 20:07:34, 25/06/12
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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Post by: sunnydale on 20:10:19, 25/06/12
Nice pics cbr  O0 .....although I'm sure I've seen them on here before! :D
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Post by: cbr6fs on 20:51:19, 25/06/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:59:48, 25/06/12
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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Post by: Trenchfoot on 21:23:22, 25/06/12
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...  ???
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 21:25:11, 25/06/12
we had a pet tortoise, but it got away. .




You're making it sound like it out ran you...


 :o
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Post by: Bill T on 21:26:11, 25/06/12
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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Post by: Bill T on 21:27:09, 25/06/12



You're making it sound like it out ran you...


 :o


They are very adventurous and will escape given a chance
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 21:29:15, 25/06/12

They are very adventurous and will escape given a chance


Learn something new every day...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 21:29:20, 25/06/12



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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: aljones27 on 21:29:48, 25/06/12
My dad was gutted, he had to 'shell' out for another...  ;D





 :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 21:59:18, 25/06/12
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 :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:20:04, 26/06/12
 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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Post by: map mad kedge on 23:15:19, 26/06/12
Wow, you take amazing photos - what camera do you have?
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Post by: sunnydale on 11:39:49, 27/06/12
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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Post by: nod2 on 11:46:40, 27/06/12
Lovely Photo's Tracey
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: walking-books on 14:29:23, 27/06/12
Saw this guy on a recent dog walk....
 
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4666/201vse.jpg)
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Post by: sunnydale on 14:48:32, 27/06/12
Lovely Photo's Tracey

Thanks Andy  O0
 
 
Nice Heron, Mike! 8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 15:52:57, 27/06/12

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:52:39, 27/06/12
 :D   Was that taken at Blackgang Chine BWW?  ....or somewhere like it?
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 20:02:14, 27/06/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:42:46, 28/06/12
...... 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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:52:21, 28/06/12
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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Post by: Trenchfoot on 09:37:05, 28/06/12
This nosey lamb was after my sarnies...... :D
 

Tracey :)

lol cute picture  O0
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Post by: sparklebug on 09:54:04, 28/06/12
Awww Tracey that's cute  :)
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Post by: stevetamer on 01:55:50, 30/06/12
nice pic Tracey
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Post by: sunnydale on 07:36:31, 30/06/12
Thanks guys  O0
 
And welcome to the forum Steve! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:05:57, 01/07/12
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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Post by: barewirewalker on 16:20:02, 01/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 16:31:00, 01/07/12
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Catbells09/SevenSisters-2ndVisit30thJune2012008.jpg)
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Post by: sunnydale on 20:54:03, 01/07/12
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 21:05:21, 01/07/12
Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
 
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m565/Catbells09/SevenSisters-2ndVisit30thJune2012008.jpg)
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Post by: Bill T on 21:28:05, 01/07/12
Can you see the beetle in the middle :)


No  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 22:02:37, 01/07/12
Can you see the beetle in the middle :)


Brilliant Donna   :2funny: :2funny:

That made me laugh so much  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: lasramblas on 02:14:29, 02/07/12
Can you see the beetle in the middle :)
is it Ringo?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Catbells on 06:23:09, 02/07/12
is it Ringo?
how did you know
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyders on 07:53:18, 02/07/12
is it Ringo?

 ;D ;D
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Post by: Catbells on 18:18:15, 03/07/12
That is funny  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 21:23:12, 07/07/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bill T on 21:29:18, 07/07/12
I love hawks O0
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Post by: Micky on 21:49:05, 07/07/12
He was a beauty Bill.
 
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/trickymickyhilton/Hawk%20Experience%2007%2007%202012/DSCF0769.jpg)
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Post by: dittzzy on 22:33:59, 07/07/12
Awesome!
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Post by: sparklebug on 09:39:02, 08/07/12
He's beautiful O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:07:07, 08/07/12
Nice one Micky O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: craghopper on 16:16:56, 09/07/12
The woman with the owl doesnt look to happy,did she want a hawk ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:04:06, 09/07/12
The woman with the owl doesnt look to happy,did she want a hawk ;D

Erm, I think that's Micky's wife. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 17:28:37, 13/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 17:31:00, 13/07/12
My what a big bird that is  O0
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Post by: Bill T on 17:38:57, 13/07/12
My what a big bird that is  O0
No no no a Big Bird is yellow and only seen on Sesame Street
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 18:02:12, 13/07/12
My what a big bird that is  O0

Are you talking about my wife or the Harris Hawk.  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 16:15:38, 14/07/12
Stumbled across these two fella's the other day:


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7567110664_da033a4543_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 16:18:01, 14/07/12
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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Post by: dittzzy on 18:41:03, 14/07/12
 O0 O0  UJ.   Love the robin.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:26:42, 25/07/12
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly.....
 
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549753_466710096681083_759944075_n.jpg)
 
Tracey :)
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Post by: barewirewalker on 16:37:37, 25/07/12
That's a beauty, tried to shoot that butterfly a few times but never got that clarity O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 16:42:05, 25/07/12
I never seem to be quick enough to capture a butterly when its settled, blinding photo tho  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:46:21, 25/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 17:00:29, 25/07/12
WHOOPS that a bit sharp


(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/beeonthistle.jpg)


 :uglystupid2:
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Post by: dittzzy on 19:03:41, 25/07/12
Really class.  That's too both SD and BWW.  Brilliant photo's O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:27:59, 25/07/12
BWW, I love your Bee! :D That's a really good shot too!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 08:20:20, 26/07/12
Great shot
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 09:40:06, 26/07/12
WHOOPS that a bit sharp


 :uglystupid2:

that's a really impressive photo BWW  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 10:07:43, 26/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 13:01:23, 26/07/12

Any help with identification;
I'm okay on the rye grass ;)

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u297/barewirewalker/twobugsongrass.jpg)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 18:49:21, 26/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:53:06, 26/07/12
Hi BWW  :)
 
Your bugs are Soilder Beetles - and the species is RHAGONYCHA FULVA
 
Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:01:48, 26/07/12
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 :)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 22:17:14, 26/07/12
Hi BWW  :)
 
Your bugs are Soilder Beetles - and the species is RHAGONYCHA FULVA
 
Tracey :)


I could of laid money you would know that Tracey!  ^-^ :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 22:39:16, 26/07/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 08:02:35, 27/07/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:41:01, 27/07/12
Thanks Tracey and BWW  :)
 
BWW, you should still visit the library and borrow a book on insects! ;) lol
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 08:49:52, 27/07/12
Looking around the charity shops for a cheap copy for my bookshelf :uglystupid2: , when I get around to putting it up :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 09:21:49, 30/07/12
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.
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:14:51, 30/07/12
Brilliant Anne!....especially the Otter  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 18:06:21, 30/07/12
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:10:41, 30/07/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: AdamBorzy on 08:15:37, 03/08/12

taken in Moreton Island...  :)

(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p485/AdamBorzy/Adams%20Camping%20Photos/MoretonIsland.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 23:15:02, 03/08/12
I love it!  8) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 05:54:33, 05/08/12
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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Post by: sunnydale on 07:54:53, 05/08/12
Lovely photos Rich  8)
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Post by: Trenchfoot on 08:59:00, 05/08/12
Lovely photos Rich  8)

Thanks Tracey! - there not too bad for a novice.  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 10:56:54, 05/08/12
Trenchfoot they're great photos, it's a pretty little butterfly and looks really furry :) O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 13:56:31, 05/08/12
Lovely..  .....   :) O0 O0


Jealous I can't get pics like these   :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 16:57:41, 05/08/12
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..  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 20:31:34, 20/08/12
I'm getting lucky with the butterflies of late...  ::)

a small tortoise shell...

(http://i50.tinypic.com/xbbdpy.jpg)
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Post by: sunnydale on 20:39:07, 20/08/12
That's a lovely shot Rich  8)
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Post by: sparklebug on 20:47:46, 20/08/12
oooooooooooooo that is really beautiful Rich O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Slips and Trips on 21:50:14, 20/08/12



.........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....


 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 22:01:26, 20/08/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 23:41:40, 20/08/12
Very nice and colorful  O0
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Post by: sunnydale on 18:38:11, 11/09/12
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 21:07:53, 11/09/12
very nice Tracey  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:13:20, 15/09/12
 :o  Wont be long til this is back again.......  ;) 
 
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/DSC_6641.jpg)
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Post by: dittzzy on 21:35:20, 15/09/12

 
brilliant.   :D :D
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Post by: Micky on 19:59:41, 16/09/12
Can't wait. Excellent picture BTW, love the dog. What bread is he/she.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sparklebug on 14:03:59, 17/09/12
Had a walk around a local reservoir today and managed to get this shot

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/tuittyfruittytheresa/047.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: TheGUYuk on 14:08:18, 17/09/12
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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Post by: sparklebug on 14:19:08, 17/09/12
 ;D ;D ;D  thanks Jim :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 18:58:53, 17/09/12
:o  Wont be long til this is back again.......  ;) 
 


Cant quite tell, is that a happy or a sad face under that snow???  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 19:00:37, 17/09/12
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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Post by: dittzzy on 20:32:58, 17/09/12
Brilliant picture Sparkle, so clear.  Awesome.  O0 O0
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Post by: Tryfan75 on 21:06:05, 17/09/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 21:08:50, 17/09/12
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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Post by: sparklebug on 21:14:27, 17/09/12
awww bless him, he's such a cutie  :smitten:
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Post by: yeti on 21:17:38, 17/09/12
That photo would make an excellent xmas card O0 . Awe :)
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Post by: yorksgal on 00:43:41, 18/09/12
Awww Tryfan I just want to wrap him up in a blanket, nice photo though  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:43:42, 26/09/12
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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Post by: treehugger on 21:02:14, 26/09/12
Very nice. Center should be centre I believe. Or should it? Spellcheck thinks otherwise....
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Post by: sunnydale on 08:07:46, 27/09/12
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!  ::) ;)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 08:36:17, 27/09/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 17:14:46, 27/09/12

Thanks TH....although I didn't realise that I'd posted in the English School of Grammar section!  ::) ;)
  sum1 as 2 maintayn standrds........innit
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 05:59:43, 30/09/12
Really enjoyed those Tracy, they don't look as though they were in any sort of enclosures. Particularly like the Otters and polecat  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:56:17, 30/09/12
Thanks Micky  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 15:15:57, 01/10/12

A little Adder on White Edge......


(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183417_493130744039018_48729147_n.jpg)




Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 17:15:48, 01/10/12
How on Earth did you get the adder? Anytime I saw a snake they shot off before I could get my phone out......
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:02:09, 01/10/12
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 19:00:11, 02/10/12
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:57:06, 02/10/12
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.


 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MacAoidh on 00:01:28, 03/10/12
(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.   
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 15:15:12, 03/10/12
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 21:56:37, 03/10/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 10:12:21, 21/10/12
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:42:50, 21/10/12

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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 20:00:51, 25/10/12
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 !! :'(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 20:05:50, 25/10/12
That is such a shame, and I see why it was emotional for you.  :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: moonchip on 21:52:28, 25/10/12
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: AdamBorzy on 00:54:53, 26/10/12
Uh oh, can't recognize that creature... What is it Tryfan75? How big is that?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Micky on 15:26:12, 26/10/12
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. ?.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 15:30:13, 26/10/12
Uh oh, can't recognize that creature... What is it Tryfan75? How big is that?


Its a Polecat.... :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: docpaul on 21:57:21, 09/12/12
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 13:56:03, 10/12/12
Great pic O0  There are still loads of reds in the Lake District despite the grey influx. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 19:49:32, 10/12/12
Nice picture Paul... I'm yet to see a red squirrel in the wild...!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 13:48:31, 14/01/13
(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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:57:24, 14/01/13
Hi Cathy.  They are Belted Galloway's!  Cute aren't they?! O0


Tracey :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 14:04:39, 14/01/13
(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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Uncle Grumpy on 15:44:09, 14/01/13
Found rummaging around in me trousers
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 16:20:42, 14/01/13
A hamster gone wrong  :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Sooz214 on 21:12:16, 02/02/13
Aye-aye!!!!  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: gary m on 08:37:22, 03/02/13
nature played a trick on him  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 08:57:16, 17/03/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 23:05:03, 02/04/13

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 21:55:46, 15/04/13
Spotted on my walk after work today:
(http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/RedTeaSet/3684e1c9-a9e1-4c52-acd9-701b7fcaf3a4_zps76ee4741.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: TheGUYuk on 06:21:15, 16/04/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 19:23:24, 16/04/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 17:40:24, 04/05/13
http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/treehugger1972/media/010_zps3f165c43.jpg.html is William the cat.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 19:30:10, 10/05/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 20:12:07, 10/05/13

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 15:54:45, 11/05/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 16:33:46, 11/05/13
That's a rarety!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:11:18, 12/05/13
Lovely shot of the hoggy UKJ O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Cathy on 11:47:16, 12/05/13
Aww lovely pictures, good you put him somewhere better than stuck in a bag in your garage  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 17:32:53, 04/06/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:14:49, 04/06/13
Nice photos Anne  O0   Rock pooling is fun no matter how old you are - well, I think so anyway! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Annejacko on 17:13:27, 05/06/13
Quote
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:02:19, 06/06/13

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 11:50:19, 06/06/13
Wow, either you've got huge fingers or he is proper tiny.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:16:09, 06/06/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Glyno on 20:04:34, 10/06/13
some wild ponies on the Carneddau, yesterday:


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7rn4-75tGY/UbTA5QfLBiI/AAAAAAAADDA/RIRQjv9hNso/s640/carneddau09.JPG)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 00:06:58, 11/06/13
Nice ponies Glyno  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:05:07, 11/06/13
Cockchafer :D ....


(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998763_610060249012733_284942471_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 09:17:56, 11/06/13
That's a lovely cockchafer ;-)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: letmeoutofhere on 09:33:41, 11/06/13
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Peter on 09:43:41, 11/06/13
 So, you're driving along minding your own business when out of the fog...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: carolina2k9 on 21:00:12, 11/06/13
That's a great pic Peter :-)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: blue on 21:45:36, 12/06/13
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll91/v3rno/Levisham8613160_zps5fc93b41.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 21:53:39, 12/06/13
Brilliant photo Blue  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: treehugger on 17:56:53, 15/06/13
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s466/treehugger1972/009_zpsdc851f63.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: PAG1952 on 06:12:16, 16/06/13
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a618/pag1952/DSCN1736_zps398205ba.jpg) (http://)
HONU (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle) on Oahu's North Shore
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:40:44, 16/06/13
Wow!  He's lovely  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: yorksgal on 09:53:20, 16/06/13
Oh very nice  O0 O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: PAG1952 on 11:14:32, 16/06/13
Wow!  He's lovely  O0
That's odd. I don't know why, but I'd always kind-of assumed it was a she! :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:50:04, 16/06/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:52:02, 16/06/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: joester on 13:58:48, 17/06/13
I can sense a theme/series developing...
 
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx9/joester77/bug_zps82c90248.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SteveR on 17:24:52, 17/06/13
Oh Joe, that is brilliant,but you know you're in for some grief. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:50:55, 17/06/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:46:40, 19/06/13
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mal Firth on 17:57:16, 19/06/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Trenchfoot on 20:10:02, 19/06/13
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: redeye on 21:21:26, 19/06/13
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 22:55:21, 24/06/13
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://)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: PAG1952 on 03:17:47, 25/06/13
(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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 05:24:35, 25/06/13
That is an amazing, but scary photo
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: PAG1952 on 12:51:00, 25/06/13
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 21:46:10, 06/07/13
Puffin at Bempton Cliffs:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1001357_580084888711066_103266587_n.jpg)
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:31:15, 07/07/13
Wow, lovely photo Mel.  Just love Puffins! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Moobli on 19:55:44, 10/07/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: alewife on 22:20:33, 10/07/13
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: The Wanderer on 22:32:32, 10/07/13
Nice Pics Moobli, love the Llama one and the snowy sheep group photo
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Moobli on 22:56:35, 10/07/13
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:23:18, 23/05/14
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ukjeeper on 15:19:46, 23/05/14
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14045505670_bf5a21541a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:57:17, 23/05/14
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:11:20, 23/05/14
sunnydale, I love the cute little squirrel!   :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Luke Skywalker on 19:49:59, 23/05/14
sunnydale, I love the cute little squirrel!   :)
ditto!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 12:38:28, 24/05/14
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 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:56:09, 30/05/14
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:53:48, 02/06/14
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 11:08:12, 04/06/14
Love the Wood Tiger - saw my first one on the Wessex Ridgeway a week ago :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:19:08, 21/06/14
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 17:38:33, 21/06/14
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 21:59:09, 25/06/14
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 23:46:21, 25/06/14
Lovely shot Ridge  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Tryfan75 on 11:02:57, 16/08/14
Oink

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/Tryfan75/CSC_2165.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 11:30:07, 16/08/14
Great shot, I hope you were the other side of the fence, they don't look like they are stopping for you.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Penygadair on 12:09:52, 17/08/14
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MacAoidh on 13:03:17, 17/08/14
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00004-2.jpg) (http://)
 
 
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00029.jpg) (http://)
 
 
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MacAoidh on 13:09:32, 17/08/14
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00015.jpg) (http://)
 
 
(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/MacAoidh_photos/iveraraywildlifepark00023.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 14:13:25, 18/08/14
(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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 23:00:39, 26/08/15
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 00:08:59, 27/08/15
Great photos sunnydale   :)   I especially like the butterflies and the moorhen
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:10:36, 27/08/15
Thanks Dovegirl....but I really do need a better camera for shots like these! :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 08:07:00, 28/08/15
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. :-[
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: swanseamale47 on 13:51:54, 05/09/15
Does bigfoot count??     ;D


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bs2BG9JsDzI/VO7np35KDcI/AAAAAAAAFQo/1oD_cq0ff-M/s1600/tn_bigfoot%2Bdaylight%2B2.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 23:09:25, 14/10/15
(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
https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12107131_930534416994802_4138389828954057438_n.jpg?oh=7c7f1258759bd1423f2288b1f87f5265&oe=56953604

nope [censored]***. what am i doing wrong

only works as a link
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: swanseamale47 on 06:36:05, 15/10/15
(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
(https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12107131_930534416994802_4138389828954057438_n.jpg?oh=7c7f1258759bd1423f2288b1f87f5265&oe=56953604) (https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12107131_930534416994802_4138389828954057438_n.jpg?oh=7c7f1258759bd1423f2288b1f87f5265&oe=56953604)

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:03:13, 15/10/15
Aww, he/she is lovely Jac! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 10:15:21, 15/10/15
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:26:16, 21/07/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 09:51:53, 22/07/16
 O0 O0 O0
not that common.....think I saw one once!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: DevonDave on 10:52:29, 22/07/16
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. >:(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: bootson on 18:13:28, 23/07/16
Great captures! Haven't seen any this year  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 12:29:40, 24/07/16
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:44:20, 24/07/16
Lovely pics RM  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:11:47, 24/07/16
Love the photo of the puffins RM   :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 22:23:40, 24/07/16
thanks sunnydale and dovegirl  :) ...you can get really close to them at wick point on skomer island. a wonderful bird to watch
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Strider on 08:38:53, 25/07/16
Love the puffins  O0   Zoom lens or were you that close to them?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 09:50:52, 25/07/16
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 09:16:24, 26/07/16
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:47:00, 27/07/16

Alan, or was it Steve?

(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz320/pdstsp/Alps%202016/DSC00735_zpsuolqgyht.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Strider on 20:07:01, 05/09/16
Spotted this huge dragonfly yesterday

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b536/StridersPix/High%20Cup%20Nick/dragonfly_zpszc1oghwd.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 09:56:50, 06/09/16
What a monster!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 18:25:10, 06/09/16
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:34:52, 06/09/16
Great photos sunnydale    :)    Especially the one of the swallows
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 08:34:29, 07/09/16
+1 for the young swallows  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 08:42:38, 07/09/16
You get a wide range of wild life in your garden Sunnydale.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:48:26, 07/09/16
You get a wide range of wild life in your garden Sunnydale.


If only!  :D


Thanks for the nice comments all  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:52:09, 08/09/16
+1 for the young swallows  :)
plus two O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: DevonDave on 11:34:11, 08/09/16
plus two O0


plus three!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:46:09, 08/09/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 11:57:54, 09/09/16
Newt?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:40:11, 09/09/16
Newt?


Nope! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:25:07, 10/09/16
Lizard then? :o :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 13:16:17, 10/09/16
I've no idea what species he is but judging by his facial expression, he's definitely a bit of a wise guy...
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Strider on 13:50:13, 10/09/16
Its a toad isn't it?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 15:32:19, 10/09/16
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://)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:07:01, 10/09/16
My little cutie is indeed a little toad :D


RM, your butterfly is a Painted Lady 8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: rambling minster on 16:09:26, 10/09/16
well done Sunnydale, seen more of these beauties than usual this summer but where have all the Small Tortoiseshells disappeared to? :(
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 16:11:18, 10/09/16
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MoelPysgod on 07:30:28, 16/09/16
Taken near Derry Lodge in the Cairngorms - just want to see if I've got the hang of posting pictures on here.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 09:51:50, 16/09/16
2 on 1-impressive! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 09:53:52, 16/09/16
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s466/treehugger1972/001_zpsvt7sp5ab.jpg) (http://)
this chap was trying to get in via the back step!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 22:28:39, 28/09/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: DevonDave on 08:39:41, 29/09/16
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:41:25, 29/09/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 19:27:09, 29/09/16
Good photo of the geese Mel    :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 20:23:44, 02/10/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: henryb on 20:32:03, 02/10/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:40:21, 02/10/16
Great shots Mel and henryb    :)   
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 21:05:53, 02/10/16
Cheers Dovegirl.
 
That's a fab shot henryb  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 11:23:31, 03/10/16
They're fantastic, Mel and HenryB!  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 11:29:07, 03/10/16
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 11:41:01, 03/10/16
Hear About Megan Williams, down the cefn, getting married on saturday.


Pregnant is she.


No.


Well there's posh for you!!!!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 11:49:27, 03/10/16
Hear About Megan Williams, down the cefn, getting married on saturday.


Pregnant is she.


No.


Well there's posh for you!!!!!


 ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 11:50:06, 03/10/16
Lol at all this ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 11:50:43, 03/10/16
Didn't know they had red kites your way Mel.............. :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 18:48:31, 03/10/16
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
 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: midweekmountain on 09:02:38, 04/10/16
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 18:35:41, 04/10/16
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  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:45:50, 30/04/18
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)









Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:46:33, 01/05/18
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 09:19:22, 01/05/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pdstsp on 17:57:29, 01/05/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 19:25:50, 01/05/18
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"
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:27:07, 01/05/18
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 :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:35:03, 01/05/18
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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 19:55:36, 02/05/18
Great pics. Haven't been to Bempton since going photographically digital - time for another visit.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 11:49:17, 04/05/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 13:40:49, 04/05/18
Great photos sunnydale    :)    I especially like the one of the fulmars
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:28:14, 07/05/18
Thanks for the nice comments O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 07:43:39, 08/05/18
Great pics sunnydale  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dartmoorrambler on 08:48:50, 08/05/18
(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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 16:29:16, 08/05/18

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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: adalard on 17:25:11, 08/05/18
she's Taking my picture  :-[ 

Oh no does my bum look big in this



Perfect captions, Beefy!


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:24:46, 09/05/18
 :D   Thanks April & Beefy
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: PembsWalker on 22:14:05, 09/05/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MarkT on 21:02:39, 14/05/18
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pdstsp on 12:43:55, 17/05/18

Taken at Sumburgh Head on Shetland last week.. this little one had a few admirers

(http://i65.tinypic.com/29nect5.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 23:45:41, 25/06/18
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: dittzzy on 23:55:59, 25/06/18
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)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 12:47:59, 26/06/18
Great close ups dittzzy  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:30:46, 26/06/18
Excellent Tracey O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:36:33, 06/07/18
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/42513371494/in/dateposted-public/
dragonfly/similar
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MarkT on 20:23:20, 20/10/18

Friendly little thing


(http://oi68.tinypic.com/9pv0gx.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 22:08:27, 20/10/18
Lovely pony, Mark    :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: jamesjasper on 06:47:54, 17/12/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 14:00:02, 17/12/18
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  ::)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: harland on 14:08:33, 17/12/18

Somethings sounds a little phishy about this  ::)
As it was in "cologne" I think it smells a bit fishy too!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 14:48:20, 17/12/18
How about this cutie?
(http://i65.tinypic.com/okpg5d.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 14:49:46, 17/12/18
Or this smooth fellow
(http://i63.tinypic.com/vyqjk7.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 14:57:59, 17/12/18
Spring comes early in Devon - from today's walk.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/vifx8m.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 15:38:56, 17/12/18
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 08:48:06, 18/12/18
That's fab! :D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 09:21:19, 18/12/18
 O0 N. Minor has obviously inherited photography skills
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 16:13:35, 20/12/18
How on Earth did u get a slow worm? And the furry jobby?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 16:19:41, 20/12/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: phil1960 on 16:37:55, 26/12/18
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: BuzyG on 21:31:13, 26/12/18
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:08:14, 18/04/19
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142890672@N04/46697273435/)
Got the mining bees in the lawn again.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 10:24:47, 18/04/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MarkT on 19:12:26, 24/04/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 20:51:04, 24/04/19
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).



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MarkT on 20:56:05, 24/04/19
Thanks Mel, you are correct. I did stand well clear of it, looked a bit creepy to me.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 20:59:02, 24/04/19
Yes, see through bags of wriggley things... makes me feel itchy just thinking about it....urrrrggghh  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 07:44:42, 25/04/19
Never seen those before Mark  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:30:02, 25/04/19
Me neither - very strange looking housing arrangement.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 11:26:38, 23/05/19

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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 13:10:11, 23/05/19
Very nice Jac, amazing close ups.


Where abouts did you go in Pembrokeshire ?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 13:23:53, 23/05/19
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dovegirl on 13:32:20, 23/05/19
Gorgeous photos Jac    :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 10:28:21, 24/05/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 11:03:34, 24/05/19

 :) Thanks everyone.


Relieved to have sorted out the posting of pics.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 13:56:20, 24/05/19
My 8 year old grandson recently made a birdbox.  It has been put to good use.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/k9ewdj.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 15:29:10, 24/05/19
My 8 year old grandson recently made a birdbox.  It has been put to good use.

:) :smitten:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 17:12:49, 24/05/19
Lovely photos Jac 8)


And I'm loving your grandsons birdbox ninthace! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:13:20, 28/05/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 07:44:05, 28/05/19
Lovely pic. Not many about yet.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 15:36:56, 28/05/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 18:52:54, 28/05/19
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?


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 19:03:53, 28/05/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 22:31:21, 05/06/19
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)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62233585_2536085973076808_571194765916241920_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_eui2=AeFYd-aNiDJYD3nF75Z2dxWg89GWoPv_DlTFMmxiHfsLY4PUesejMyX1gHGRyDtsnJic0vHCm0YXor19-y5l7ZrLOKl1JWnqBq4aSRafwYMOlw&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=84e4adc5a279c535ec12ef0d58e89555&oe=5D95593B)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:10:38, 06/06/19
Crikey, well done sunnydale, not sure I've ever seen one of those chasers, nevermind a pic. :o
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: vghikers on 10:40:25, 06/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 11:15:50, 06/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 11:21:09, 06/06/19
Lovely pics sunnydale O0
You must be quicker than me with your camera ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 09:48:04, 07/06/19
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! :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 13:41:45, 07/06/19
Lovely pics sunnydale  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 15:49:34, 07/06/19
Superb pics. The 'chaser would be my pick too O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 19:05:52, 07/06/19
Great pics sunnydale.  How do you get them to pose for you?  Whenever I try, they fly off!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:00:26, 09/06/19
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:09:30, 09/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 19:59:32, 09/06/19
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)


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47627828482_0e3e3c34a6_z.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 20:15:02, 10/06/19
Fab pics sunnydale and Mike  O0

Love the fluffy  :) (aka robin)  ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 20:20:52, 10/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 21:04:53, 10/06/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 13:53:15, 12/06/19
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...


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62441446_2547339728618099_1224255289281216512_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=52ebd9ad36017fd73b6c50c4145997b8&oe=5D96C1AB)


A meadow Pipit...


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62536943_2548350895183649_6958038115499900928_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=e38945f97525aee593a8dfbad3e2b40f&oe=5D9083C1)


And a Common Swift moth....


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62593629_2548351045183634_6159794786858434560_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=dd9bb93635914a9784efaf0bc0e01a16&oe=5D8FD1A2)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 15:04:36, 12/06/19
Very well got  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:43:42, 12/06/19
Thanks Pleb O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 08:14:12, 13/06/19
Good ones O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 21:59:47, 14/06/19
.....The Tree bumblebee was quite a bit bigger than your average bee!  :o
And he has a rucksack too  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Pitboot on 01:57:57, 15/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 11:29:20, 15/06/19
No but looks enormous, so probly a hornet!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 16:01:55, 15/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Pitboot on 16:23:24, 15/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 17:28:09, 15/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 20:25:40, 15/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:31:30, 22/06/19
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?.....


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23561570_1741012955917451_1408124411282774857_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=11cdd1ea9c2f16b1d986661500fe03e0&oe=5D8CB37B)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23517756_1741013019250778_6611246778171251962_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=b345df1cfe75fbee2a33e07efc0863b3&oe=5D88A74F)




If yours were the same, they are Large yellow-headed Scoliid Wasps - Megascolia maculata.  The largest European wasps there are. 8)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 21:35:14, 22/06/19
....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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Pitboot on 23:13:06, 22/06/19
Yes, I think those are the same species. Big bar stewards.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 16:02:48, 23/06/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 11:04:08, 24/06/19
Eeek! Those wasps look scary.
Great butterflies  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 16:44:39, 24/06/19

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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:16:04, 24/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:37:26, 25/06/19
Excellent!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 11:12:41, 25/06/19
Lovely. esp the Skipper? on Knapweed?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 11:55:35, 25/06/19
The wasp on the thistle is stunning.
"Stinging"  ;D
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 12:25:01, 25/06/19
Lovely pics O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:48:07, 25/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:51:13, 25/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:51:33, 25/06/19
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....


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65300510_2571844162834322_5586863118987821056_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQm9_dKH86CpE5LNNNSMr7ZWpnJ4uWMPAy7mEiFG1vSCEL9sdtMP_YLfPZ5x0cGHN4s&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=0053137ec8b2099a4efac878b273b66d&oe=5DBBE078)


Photographed on Sunday in the Longstone Edge area 8)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:03:42, 25/06/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 07:49:23, 26/06/19

Superb fritillary shots, SunnyD


Without the smaller creatures the big beasties would have no dinner :)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 19:15:49, 26/06/19
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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(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65437095_2574811599204245_5931659361184120832_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQkcsjNOatE7XeU7wk6pQEHFORgGFcesmnzix7RnuNwru4XWvtgUx2D1hogDQNjQMyA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=a614d313906098d6dc1d7bd52d3e6911&oe=5DBFC1AB)


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65516584_2574811662537572_2170022820325621760_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQnaxB00tgY_Y3SEwD7hGv1OcP_zEsRX_I40gLUTt0bgfFz5TYcvFOnbu0fOU5B7lLo&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=debdb5c62ed9d296c513476cc20d21d7&oe=5DBDBE3F)


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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


(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65222295_2574812715870800_4201111213926514688_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQljNUq__tZXRudxRt5xAmAQpB9wA5Xe3-7ftKfZdbYxMExM_GAHltQLkGPlSMNdalM&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=01ecaf7f19bc8767d1cca6a2e98c120b&oe=5D7C403F)


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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 19:55:45, 26/06/19
Like something from a Hammer Horror, beautifully caught though.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 08:04:44, 27/06/19
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:46:05, 27/06/19
Urgh! And great butterfly shots, I dont have the patience. :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: barewirewalker on 15:49:23, 29/06/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 16:23:39, 29/06/19

Painted Lady BWW https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/painted-lady

Something bigger - Exmoor Ponies on Porlock Common yesterday.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/rirbwi.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 16:42:41, 29/06/19

Fab shot of the Painted Lady BWW.


Aah - ponies :-*
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 18:53:27, 25/10/19
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)
(https://i.ibb.co/h8fdB96/20191023-111533.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x5Hg1Lk)
(https://i.ibb.co/6nNVhGr/20191023-111650.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0DQ8N1m)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 18:59:58, 25/10/19
Beautiful - why wouldn't they count :) Have a great trip
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 19:07:23, 25/10/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 09:57:07, 30/10/19
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/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:40:29, 30/10/19
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 20:19:07, 30/10/19
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 16:40:36, 07/12/19
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 07:22:15, 10/12/19
Nice O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:11:27, 02/01/20
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 20:12:59, 02/01/20
Lovely photo Ian O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:09:57, 09/01/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/G28bP8rv/DSC00883.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgWq0JvJ)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 10:58:36, 09/01/20
Ooo. Very nice.  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 23:41:20, 09/01/20
a few pics and a short video from today



(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49358498643_5d733a3ab5_z.jpg)

 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49359162822_8368649ef7_z.jpg)

 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49358959076_101c7e91d1_z.jpg)

 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49359162617_407f995979_z.jpg)

 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49358959541_313bf2f2ba_z.jpg)

 
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49358499773_f0d597781c_z.jpg)

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE5gQ34dheM&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE5gQ34dheM&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 07:42:09, 10/01/20
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  :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 08:02:12, 10/01/20
Thanks Ape it’s a Coot
And above double crested cormorant,
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: jimbob on 10:16:34, 10/01/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 10:53:08, 10/01/20
Love the Mandarins. Especially the top one.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 12:20:55, 10/01/20
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

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 15:08:25, 10/01/20
The porkers around Chaddesley Corbett wear shorts. :o

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYdmkmjv/Porker-with-shorts-on-low-res.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: sunnydale on 10:29:07, 11/01/20
Lovely photos guys! O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 15:53:26, 17/01/20
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 15:19:27, 01/02/20
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:05:30, 01/02/20
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48183349887_e123548763_c.jpg)


A pussy cat while on foot in South Africa last year
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:08:06, 01/02/20
More cats while on foot in South Africa


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48183350912_156d647bda_c.jpg)




Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 16:26:55, 01/02/20
More cats while on foot in South Africa.

"On foot" - as in you were standing up?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 16:47:11, 01/02/20
"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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 17:01:22, 01/02/20
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.  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 17:08:55, 01/02/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 18:02:37, 01/02/20
Nice cat pics Mike  O0
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Post by: mountaingal on 11:15:04, 03/02/20
(https://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/kaoru_album/IMG_20200202_161339.jpg) (https://s83.photobucket.com/user/kaoru_album/media/IMG_20200202_161339.jpg.html)


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   :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 13:04:04, 03/02/20
There are a lot of pheasants around my way, but I've never seen any as impressive as those!   O0
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Post by: ninthace on 13:11:57, 03/02/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SteamyTea on 11:01:17, 01/03/20
Not one, but 3


(https://i.postimg.cc/tg9LGD9p/Black-Swan.jpg)
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Post by: mountaingal on 12:07:27, 02/03/20
Black Swans!? and they are not in water, or on grass. They can't be pet swans, can they?
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Post by: SteamyTea on 13:52:01, 02/03/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 14:56:16, 02/03/20
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SteamyTea on 15:26:16, 02/03/20
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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Post by: fernman on 17:26:59, 02/03/20
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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Post by: ninthace on 17:38:00, 02/03/20
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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Post by: fernman on 17:41:25, 02/03/20
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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Post by: SteamyTea on 17:45:45, 02/03/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: mountaingal on 11:39:42, 03/03/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:54:15, 08/03/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/9MvtdcJX/BFB517-BD-6669-4-C78-BA22-6066-C0913-D61.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Thought I'd have a go from ninthace instructions ... worked for me .... Kelpies!
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Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:33:28, 27/03/20
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:42:24, 27/03/20
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 17:41:49, 27/03/20
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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Post by: Jac on 17:45:33, 27/03/20
Nice lizard:)
Often see them on Dartmoor on a sunny summer days amongst the [censored] tussock grass
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 11:48:47, 29/03/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/9MvtdcJX/BFB517-BD-6669-4-C78-BA22-6066-C0913-D61.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 13:32:09, 29/03/20
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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Post by: sunnydale on 08:09:42, 30/03/20
Loving the lizard! O0
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Post by: sunnydale on 13:48:14, 01/04/20
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!!"....

(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91770681_3190062144345851_2631396956110323712_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=lvNN7NEJ1YoAX-p-CbB&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=d7b8de9cd89c38ea14922489abad379f&oe=5EA85587)
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Post by: Dovegirl on 17:22:36, 01/04/20
Good photo sunnydale     :)    That's one of the bridges at Bakewell, isn't it?
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Post by: veracocha on 19:19:13, 01/04/20
A long wait for a Bittern to show.


(https://i.postimg.cc/WbFfBpr1/IMG-5258.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 19:23:16, 01/04/20
That is because they are twice as shy.


Good shot - I have heard a few, seen a lot less.
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Post by: sunnydale on 20:50:14, 01/04/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:46:14, 01/04/20
A long wait for a Bittern to show.
That's one to be proud of!
How did you spot it?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: veracocha on 09:49:46, 02/04/20
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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Post by: SteamyTea on 16:12:12, 02/04/20
Not really an animal, more flies supper.
(https://i.postimg.cc/2SH6fZBY/IMG-20200402-151750701-HDR.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 13:08:11, 04/04/20
Received this picture.....


(https://i.postimg.cc/RNxcCpqB/592-FA45-F-F44-A-46-D2-B6-CC-ABBF3-D5-DE5-C5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNxcCpqB)


Is it a large Ram or a small Horse?
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Post by: richardh1905 on 13:16:04, 04/04/20
Ah, geese - used to keep them years ago. You have captured their character well, Tracey!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: richardh1905 on 13:17:01, 04/04/20
A long wait for a Bittern to show.


A rare sight indeed - good catch!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 14:38:28, 10/04/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/5t1hd4hK/001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
honey bee (?) on garden cotoneaster.
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Post by: sunnydale on 22:52:41, 10/04/20
Ah, geese - used to keep them years ago. You have captured their character well, Tracey!


Thanks Richard! :)
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Post by: Rigel on 19:02:17, 23/04/20
(https://i.ibb.co/xLDNPC2/20200423-171628.jpg)
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Post by: Rigel on 19:16:21, 23/04/20
(https://i.ibb.co/vztHC51/20180727-171109.jpg)
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Post by: Jac on 11:21:23, 24/04/20
I do like a lizard. Reminds me of hot holidays :)
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Post by: Rigel on 13:09:40, 24/04/20
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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Post by: Mel on 21:16:50, 30/04/20
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:


(https://i.postimg.cc/tChGRZ2q/20200421-181727.jpg)


 :D
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Post by: karl h on 11:02:01, 02/05/20
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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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 11:50:05, 02/05/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:30:59, 14/05/20
Lovely to see a badger. They are good at digging up lawns, though.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 08:33:25, 14/05/20

(https://i.ibb.co/Pw311Bh/DSCF0599-2.jpg)


(https://i.ibb.co/86xvQ4g/DSCF0606-3.jpg)
In my garden a few days ago


(https://i.ibb.co/849rR1Z/DSCF0625-2.jpg)
Barnacle Goose family on Otter Tarn south of Newby Bridge
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Post by: Jac on 13:44:31, 14/05/20
Aah the sweeter side of nature :)
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 14:21:37, 14/05/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:15:01, 14/05/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:16:57, 14/05/20
Aah the sweeter side of nature :)


Goslings (and ducklings) certainly have that cute factor.
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Post by: richardh1905 on 13:40:14, 17/05/20
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.

(https://i.ibb.co/VD5SQZH/DSCF0638-2.jpg)
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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Post by: GnP on 15:04:50, 17/05/20
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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Post by: pleb on 13:28:18, 21/05/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgsbD4x7/001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Goldfinch
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:51:47, 21/05/20
This brings backs many memories.....


(https://i.postimg.cc/pLF9yCCT/P5170660.jpg)


We decided not to take the route across the bridge today. ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 13:05:28, 22/05/20
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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Post by: April on 16:40:07, 24/05/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:05:20, 24/05/20
Lovely, April - the fledglings are just so vulnerable though.
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Post by: beefy on 18:49:48, 24/05/20
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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Post by: Ridge on 19:45:08, 24/05/20
I haven't dropped in to this thread for a while, lovely pics all  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SteamyTea on 19:51:51, 24/05/20
Here is a ruthless killer.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRQtXdtW/Otter.jpg)
And some well camaflaged seals.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1218yVv/Seals.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 20:04:51, 25/05/20
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)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 22:31:54, 25/05/20
Hope there was a fence between you and him G&P
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Post by: Jac on 07:48:28, 26/05/20
That's a lot of bull :)

(well, someone was going to say it)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: April on 20:00:43, 27/05/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 20:28:54, 27/05/20
Oh no.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: MarkT on 09:45:12, 21/06/20
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?


(https://i.postimg.cc/XJfCxPwT/IMG-20200620-121559.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/26DqqxPT/IMG-20200620-121642.jpg)


Wasn't long before the grasshopper jumped off into the long grass. In the fields further up met something a bit bigger.


(https://i.postimg.cc/TPC8mdsS/IMG-20200620-080650.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Jz3Crc5R/IMG-20200620-080639.jpg)


A footpath lead through someone's grounds and had these cute pets


(https://i.postimg.cc/6qDTXLLd/IMG-20200620-110648.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/NM25PzRg/IMG-20200620-110701.jpg)


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.


(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ59yJHc/IMG-20200620-123600.jpg)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 11:46:21, 21/06/20
Some amazing photos being shown .... grasshopper is a bit special!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 09:17:34, 23/06/20
isn't Colorado Beetle is a notifiable insect because of the huge damage it does to potato crops
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 10:47:16, 23/06/20
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 . ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/prGVn7hy/P6200942.jpg)


 
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 11:15:34, 23/06/20
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).
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 16:53:56, 29/06/20
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 .  :) .

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pkp82F6/P6241187a.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:06:13, 29/06/20
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 18:49:32, 12/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/7PG3RxTs/P1160801.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 18:55:34, 12/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yjjWjvQ/P1150424.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 18:58:03, 12/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8HvwcSJ/P1130406.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 19:03:51, 12/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tzH3trL/P1130099.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 19:27:18, 12/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzSLcMdr/P1022346.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 17:14:50, 21/07/20


Hi ....

(https://i.postimg.cc/Lsmm3MhQ/hi.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:25:37, 21/07/20
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?
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: watershed on 17:38:43, 21/07/20
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: SteamyTea on 21:53:14, 21/07/20
Found this hungry spider on Saturday.


(https://i.postimg.cc/DfGwJjxG/Spider.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:13:38, 21/07/20

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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:14:23, 21/07/20
Found this hungry spider on Saturday.
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That is a very unusual photo!
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Post by: Jac on 08:20:45, 23/07/20
Love the study of the cow :)
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Post by: GnP on 12:19:40, 23/07/20
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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Post by: watershed on 20:00:13, 23/07/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NC9nW7y/P1090764.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:43:03, 23/07/20
You've done it again! Lucky guy to come across all this amazing wildlife.
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Post by: watershed on 18:35:29, 25/07/20
One for dodgylegs


(https://i.postimg.cc/QNkF1gKS/P1090839.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:42:03, 25/07/20
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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Post by: watershed on 21:27:40, 25/07/20
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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Post by: SteamyTea on 22:27:21, 25/07/20
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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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 23:20:27, 25/07/20
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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Post by: andybr on 13:28:52, 27/07/20
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.


(https://i.ibb.co/KG6XKqp/P1100333.jpg)
Marbled White


(https://i.ibb.co/0ChTxDc/P1100340.jpg)
Meadow Brown.


(https://i.ibb.co/ZLcGvxk/P1100374.jpg)
Small Heath.


(https://i.ibb.co/wRccfY1/P1100375.jpg)
Small Skipper.

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Post by: GnP on 13:44:07, 27/07/20
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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Post by: Strider on 21:34:46, 02/08/20
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 :)

(https://i.imgur.com/cILlqD2.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/rYiyoN5.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/DOHfs62.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Ti2Htl2.jpg)
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Post by: Mel on 20:36:05, 03/08/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:50:25, 03/08/20



Swallows on the line.

(https://i.postimg.cc/85DwmFRF/FA303263-66-A9-483-A-9-F11-DB0-BEF5388-B1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/948GWQNV)
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Post by: Jac on 22:21:43, 03/08/20
Bon voyage, little swallows.

We'll be waiting for you next Spring.
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Post by: Birdman on 10:56:08, 04/08/20
Lekking Black Grouse in the early morning, a few miles from the West Highland Way last year


(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WHW_BlackGrouse1.jpg)

 

 
Ptarmigan  on the Cape Wrath Trail (2019)

 
(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CWT_Ptarmigan1.jpg)

 
Black-throated Diver along the Cape Wrath Trail (2019)

 
(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CWT_BlackThroatedDiver1.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 11:03:52, 04/08/20
Brilliant photos Birdman.... those colours!
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Post by: Jac on 13:59:38, 04/08/20
Brilliant photos Birdman.... those colours!

+1 (jealous)
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Post by: watershed on 18:16:35, 04/08/20
Excellent photos Birdman.
We see more Red Throated Divers up here, than Black throated.
All a delight!
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Post by: Birdman on 18:23:14, 04/08/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:38:01, 04/08/20
Squirrels..... have some small video clips of them if anyone would like to see them?




In a Northumberland Wood....

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdMBzpsJ/1962-Views-from-Bird-Hide-Wallington-Hall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJwN2Ynn)


(https://i.postimg.cc/RFm4kBKx/1971-Baby-Red-Grey-Squirrals-Views-from-Bird-Hide-Wallington-Hall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d75bCg55)
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Post by: watershed on 19:54:48, 04/08/20
that would be great Dodgylegs, they are so cute
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Post by: watershed on 20:19:41, 04/08/20

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


(https://i.postimg.cc/BQgHfw8h/P1120330.jpg)
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Post by: watershed on 20:29:02, 04/08/20
I like the fact that even their eyes are red.


(https://i.postimg.cc/rwvtc6JL/P1120316.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:52:58, 04/08/20
I like the fact that even their eyes are red.


(https://i.postimg.cc/rwvtc6JL/P1120316.jpg)


Has the look of a 'decoy duck' in battleship grey!!! ;)
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 23:07:53, 04/08/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:37:42, 05/08/20

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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Post by: Jac on 15:41:45, 06/08/20
Divers and red squirrels with birdsong - wonderful :)
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Post by: watershed on 18:48:19, 06/08/20
Excellent Dodgylegs.
They are so acrobatic cute and unfortunately quite rare.
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:33:57, 06/08/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:16:07, 12/08/20
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!


(https://i.postimg.cc/sXrSG7rX/0136068-A-587-F-476-F-AECC-98043-EF5-C69-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d75Dz7DP)






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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:20:58, 15/08/20

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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Post by: watershed on 11:40:34, 28/08/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/90rwd5Hx/P1130826.jpg)
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Post by: Jac on 07:59:14, 29/08/20
Must have been reading the 'Inoffensive Jokes' thread

..............and understands why 31 Oct and 25 Dec are the same
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Post by: MkPotato on 15:33:17, 30/08/20
I saw this fella out on the Glyderau. Bit of an unusual sheep.


(https://i.imgur.com/7lsig6p.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:02:04, 09/09/20
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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Post by: Jac on 08:39:36, 10/09/20
Barbed wire and sheep netting - appalling combination - hateful stuff >:D

 
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 11:00:26, 10/09/20
Jac Managed to get in touch with the neighbouring property who are contacting farmer on my behalf.
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Post by: Jac on 22:44:14, 10/09/20
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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Post by: watershed on 11:02:20, 20/09/20
Sunday Brunch Sushi style


(https://i.postimg.cc/MGZJvZwh/P1010689.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:16:22, 20/09/20
Right place, right time again watershed!
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:17:23, 20/09/20
That's good, hopefully she'll be OK O0
Excellent news... farmer checked the lamb, everything good.
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Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 12:52:04, 20/09/20
Great otter photo  O0
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Post by: GnP on 15:42:32, 16/10/20


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 .

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLsDp3Q7/On-ODP-near-Clun.jpg)
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Post by: pdstsp on 16:35:41, 16/10/20
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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Post by: GnP on 16:40:49, 16/10/20
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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Post by: pdstsp on 16:46:38, 16/10/20
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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Post by: GnP on 16:52:50, 16/10/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:40:40, 16/10/20
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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Post by: watershed on 20:21:29, 19/10/20
yews at da Heads o Grocken, we da Drongs  ahint dem, St Magnus Bay.


(https://i.postimg.cc/CLpLB117/P1200170.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:34:24, 19/10/20
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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Post by: watershed on 20:44:45, 19/10/20
Roughly at GR 264773
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:57:10, 19/10/20
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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Post by: Birdman on 12:06:37, 20/10/20
(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/COS_Chilamate7.jpg)


Glass Frog on a nightwalk in Costa Rica
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Post by: GnP on 13:09:06, 20/10/20



Glass Frog on a nightwalk in Costa Rica
Its eyes look the biggest part of him....super image.
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Post by: MkPotato on 12:05:00, 21/10/20
That frog is superb. I take it that was a macro?
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Post by: watershed on 12:15:23, 21/10/20
Amazing frog photo
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Post by: Birdman on 12:44:25, 21/10/20
That frog is superb. I take it that was a macro?


Yes, it was tiny. Perhaps 3cm
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Post by: Birdman on 10:45:00, 16/11/20
I feel like posting another frog!


(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/COS_Chilamate11.jpg)
Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
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Post by: GnP on 13:05:22, 16/11/20
I feel like posting another frog!



Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
Do they stay in one spot for long .?
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Post by: Birdman on 13:28:21, 16/11/20
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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Post by: Lee R on 16:08:18, 16/11/20
On the Quantocks. Manual focus meant I had to be pretty quick!


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50364941572_12cb6a75ed_h.jpg) (http://)
*** (https://flic.kr/p/2jJzurA) by Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/), on Flickr
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Post by: GnP on 17:29:44, 16/11/20
Exposure on those sheep is impressive too.. O0
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Post by: pdstsp on 17:47:37, 16/11/20
Lovely frog Birdman, and Lee R - I love that - nice capture. O0 O0
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Post by: MkPotato on 20:38:04, 16/11/20
I feel like posting another frog!
Gaudy Leaf Frog in Costa Rica
Another beautiful pic. 👍  
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Post by: richardh1905 on 16:34:23, 26/11/20
Got up close with this little fella on yesterday's dog walk. Managed to keep Tess's snapping jaws under control, thankfully!  :o


(https://i.ibb.co/6vv1dDb/Vole-Spring-Bank-Road.jpg)


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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Post by: pdstsp on 16:53:08, 26/11/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:37:47, 26/11/20
Amazing! Loved that Richard.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 17:48:55, 26/11/20
Delightful photo, Richard     :)
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Post by: Peak on 18:37:56, 26/11/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:25:24, 26/11/20

Snook up on this Water Vole with it's baby, quietly watched for a while before I was discovered!

(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q35nwCr/9-B40-DA09-9535-44-DC-8-B15-CE18-EFAD8800.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QF23Z24C)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 11:43:40, 28/11/20
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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Post by: GnP on 15:23:39, 01/12/20
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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Post by: Lee R on 20:27:59, 02/12/20
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 09:08:23, 05/12/20
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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Post by: watershed on 09:00:31, 08/12/20
Otter pup eating crab at the North Voe of Clousta.
(https://i.postimg.cc/76C6NCVG/P1170223.jpg)
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Post by: watershed on 09:02:21, 08/12/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdpcpztG/P1170224.jpg)
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Post by: watershed on 09:07:09, 08/12/20
Cat chowing on a cods "Riggy bones" at the "Da Bight of the slates" Lerwick.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFf6ws4J/P1023024.jpg)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 11:50:07, 08/12/20
Wonderful otter photo - the cat is good too!
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:17:31, 08/12/20
Amazing what you come across on your walks, Watershed!


How close were you allowed to get?


Thanks once again.



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Post by: watershed on 13:22:52, 08/12/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 13:54:44, 08/12/20
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:06:14, 27/12/20
(https://i.postimg.cc/V66Q4Nq5/CAC0-B27-B-E0-FD-4201-865-F-1-BC88-FE67-AB7.jpg)



Very cute, four month old Shetland pony. (https://postimg.cc/v1pNZbSd)
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Post by: Birdman on 13:41:49, 17/01/21
(https://www.hikingbirdman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ECU_RioBigal5.jpg)


Some snake on a night walk in Ecuador. Not sure what it is exactly! (http://walkingforum.co.uk/Smileys/alive/smiley.gif)
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Post by: Jac on 13:20:28, 18/01/21
Whatever it is it's very beautiful :)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 18:49:45, 18/01/21
Amazing photo, Birdman.
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Post by: ayjay on 09:07:05, 08/02/21
In Mark Ash Wood, New Forest.

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Post by: Jac on 09:14:41, 08/02/21
Gorgeous colours
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Post by: GnP on 11:45:37, 08/02/21
In Mark Ash Wood, New Forest.


A super moment in time...I agree with Jac !  O0
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Post by: GnP on 17:32:21, 17/03/21
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 . :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4cMh0KL/Stag-1-5-mile-from-our-front-door.jpg)
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:36:07, 17/03/21
Good catch, G&P. Roe stag?
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Post by: richardh1905 on 17:37:13, 17/03/21
Great photo of those ponies amongst the autumn colours, ayjay, particularly vibrant.
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Post by: GnP on 17:42:34, 17/03/21
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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Post by: GnP on 17:50:59, 17/03/21

Taken at the end of my walk today .

Real cuties .. :)

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Post by: andybr on 16:55:26, 18/03/21
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 . :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4cMh0KL/Stag-1-5-mile-from-our-front-door.jpg)


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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Post by: Ridge on 22:03:48, 19/03/21
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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Post by: GnP on 20:40:17, 20/03/21


Chewbakka from Starwars .  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/L5HLVPG5/Chu-Bakker.jpg)

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Post by: MarkT on 16:10:03, 23/03/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:15:28, 23/03/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:18:33, 23/03/21

Chewbakka from Starwars .  :)



You've captured a weird looking one there GinAndPlatonic  :D
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:20:26, 23/03/21
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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Post by: ayjay on 16:21:31, 23/03/21
Pretty sure those Frogs are Toads.
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Post by: MarkT on 16:26:13, 23/03/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:47:26, 23/03/21
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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Post by: GnP on 17:07:21, 23/03/21

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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 21:20:36, 23/03/21
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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Post by: Little Foot on 22:06:34, 23/03/21
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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Post by: MarkT on 23:37:50, 23/03/21
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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Post by: Little Foot on 07:56:29, 24/03/21
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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Post by: Jac on 08:02:16, 24/03/21
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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Post by: MarkT on 08:35:35, 24/03/21
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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Post by: pleb on 19:57:30, 29/03/21
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Post by: pleb on 19:59:11, 29/03/21
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Post by: GnP on 20:02:57, 29/03/21
Lamb
Live animals are so much better  :coolsmiley: O0
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Post by: watershed on 20:32:08, 29/03/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:57:55, 30/03/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 21:11:05, 02/04/21

Roasting Pork!

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Post by: watershed on 12:50:21, 07/04/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:58:13, 07/04/21
Amazing photos Watershed, did they know you were there or did they just ignore your presence?
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Post by: Little Foot on 18:42:48, 07/04/21
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 21:21:37, 07/04/21
Brilliant photos, watershed!  O0
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Post by: watershed on 22:05:30, 07/04/21
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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Post by: Jac on 11:54:41, 08/04/21
Wonderful otter pics :)
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Post by: pdstsp on 13:36:48, 08/04/21
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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Post by: Strider on 10:49:26, 15/04/21
Love the otter pics!
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Post by: WhitstableDave on 12:44:50, 09/05/21
Spotted on the North Downs Way this morning...  :)

(http://www.cruisingmates.co.uk/coppermine/albums/userpics/10054/Hollingbourne_to_Charing_8.jpg)
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 14:27:44, 09/05/21
Brilliant, very fortunate to not only see it but take a photo.. O0
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Post by: MkPotato on 14:50:04, 09/05/21
Fantastic!


At risk of showing my ignorance, is it a mink? Stoat?
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Post by: WhitstableDave on 14:54:50, 09/05/21
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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Post by: MkPotato on 17:01:46, 09/05/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:59:44, 13/05/21
Panda Cow!!
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Post by: GnP on 15:43:12, 14/05/21
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 17:34:41, 14/05/21
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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Post by: Birdman on 19:01:52, 19/05/21
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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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Post by: GnP on 19:36:05, 29/10/21


Number 300353 .


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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:30:36, 30/10/21

Number 300353 .


Beauty!
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:49:14, 07/11/21
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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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Post by: andybr on 22:48:06, 14/11/21
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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Post by: Jac on 07:59:49, 15/11/21
 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
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Post by: pdstsp on 09:15:07, 15/11/21
Wonderful pictures AndyBr, what a great experience.
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Post by: Ridge on 09:17:38, 15/11/21
Amazing Andy.
Only seen an otter once and it was no where near as close as that.
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Post by: andybr on 11:10:10, 09/03/22
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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Post by: Jac on 19:40:38, 09/03/22
Gorgeous mad march hares :smitten:
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Post by: andybr on 10:03:42, 10/03/22
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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Post by: Jac on 14:00:06, 10/03/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 15:26:59, 10/03/22
Beauties! Lovely photos  O0
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Post by: pdstsp on 17:03:23, 10/03/22
Wonderful pictures Andybr. I see them far too rarely.
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:45:17, 15/03/22
Smiling for the camera!
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Post by: pdstsp on 13:10:22, 16/03/22
Wonderful picture dodgylegs - are you waving a fish around to get it that close?
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Post by: andybr on 11:39:33, 18/03/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:24:21, 18/03/22
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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Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:31:22, 25/03/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:16:21, 25/03/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:18:58, 25/03/22
Spring has sprung, the mating season is in full swing.....
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Post by: pleb on 16:59:13, 05/04/22
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Post by: Jac on 18:02:06, 05/04/22
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Skip on 20:03:22, 05/04/22
You wait all year and then two come along at once

 ;D O0
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Post by: GnP on 19:12:15, 08/04/22

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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Post by: Jac on 10:44:29, 09/04/22
There's one in every flock
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Post by: pleb on 18:18:05, 16/04/22
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Post by: pleb on 18:20:24, 16/04/22
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Post by: andybr on 14:00:09, 03/05/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 14:17:45, 03/05/22
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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Post by: andybr on 14:29:43, 03/05/22
Thanks Dodgylegs. I will have to give that a watch when I get back home.
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Post by: Jac on 15:24:55, 03/05/22
Fabulous photo, Andy.
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Post by: April on 20:35:19, 04/05/22
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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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Post by: April on 20:41:43, 04/05/22
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:54:05, 12/05/22
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!
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqS8fP2G/B961-F43-B-A4-DF-4839-A313-4-BB8338-E73-A9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TDdBYvt)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 14:02:07, 13/05/22
Nice picture Dodgylegs. I spent yesterday morning watching some local Hares. Fantastic animals.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 11:55:10, 26/05/22
 
 Taken atop of Bredon Hill , Worcestershire last week .

(https://i.postimg.cc/8kKTLQxd/1191x.jpg)



Safety in numbers  .


(https://i.postimg.cc/7PGTCVWL/Safety-in-numbers.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 20:14:56, 30/05/22

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)



Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Restonica on 21:20:41, 30/05/22
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
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 21:27:31, 30/05/22
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 . :)

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:15:09, 30/05/22
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?
Title: A walk round Chester zoo .
Post by: GnP on 20:58:29, 01/06/22

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 .  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/g0Wh7WMs/P6010187.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/mky2pPrN/P6010197.jpg)
Title: Re: A walk round Chester zoo .
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:00:48, 01/06/22
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
Title: Spotted this little fella walking at Cwm Llwch today
Post by: GnP on 21:16:59, 07/06/22

Common Lizard . I think .?

(https://i.postimg.cc/3J6L30YF/Lizard.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:08:12, 07/06/22
Heard about Lizard Point... now I've seen a Lizard point! ;)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 06:42:16, 08/06/22
Heard about Lizard Point... now I've seen a Lizard point! ;)
Groan..I think he was suggesting "walker go that way , away from me "  :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:43:10, 06/07/22
Slow Worm??
(https://i.postimg.cc/sX443wFn/6-BF24-BD6-6671-4205-A004-6-AAEDBF902-AC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDdtT0wb)


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!
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJy29PMT/E4-C005-CD-2-B31-4-FF8-BC8-E-065-FA6103-C9-F-1-201-a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67P3BkB2)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pdstsp on 08:21:30, 07/07/22
I agree, looks like a slow worm to me dodgylegs - nice sighting.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 11:49:37, 09/07/22
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.


(https://i.ibb.co/hshzgqj/P1160631.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:05:20, 19/07/22
Local celebratory, Veronica sunbathing...helped with her security team to keep fans away...
(https://i.postimg.cc/htvmTNR0/02-B3-F73-A-A2-CA-4-C29-B631-6013-AC0287-AF-1-201-a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDVCrg5W)
Veronica the one eyed Grey Seal on her regular resting beach.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXcvZB4n/B7-D8-BB82-497-B-45-A5-ABDB-6-D236-EF4-B45-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9ryCyWmM)
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:28:22, 08/08/22
Love the juxtaposition of the seal and the lady sunbathing.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: richardh1905 on 20:30:19, 08/08/22
(https://i.ibb.co/SctQGw0/11.jpg)
Dolphins at play below Yons Nab, Yorkshire.

(https://i.ibb.co/cFxWxJh/12.jpg)


Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:39:04, 08/08/22
It's not easy attempting to photo Dolphins!


Walked through Ant utopia, ants & anthills everywhere!
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yfmtCN2/3-BC98-D48-A16-C-4482-A294-B1-EE08-CD15-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/349P45Rv)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 10:30:09, 13/09/22
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.


(https://i.ibb.co/ygNfQZz/P1170471.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 11:05:09, 13/09/22
Beautiful and just a touch scary
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 11:16:45, 13/09/22
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 12:40:47, 13/09/22
.............................................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



 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 21:35:34, 10/10/22
This big fellow pops up to say hello :)


https://youtu.be/KYY-r84xHUY (https://youtu.be/KYY-r84xHUY)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 08:21:39, 11/10/22
This big fellow pops up to say hello :)
https://youtu.be/KYY-r84xHUY (https://youtu.be/KYY-r84xHUY)
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: beefy on 16:49:32, 11/10/22
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 :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 12:56:30, 25/04/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfj39MdG/IMG-20230425-112239.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 13:03:52, 25/04/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XQZK5QC/IMG-20230425-112251-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 18:47:32, 28/04/23


So many lambs today on my walk .

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7sM4kby/That-lamb.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Ridge on 19:48:43, 28/04/23
Aah, cute.
Great photo GnP
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:11:20, 12/05/23
Arrive at stile to be confronted by...
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqcK9s64/IMG-5060.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMX69fPX)
Nothing to worry about, here's the owner giving one a scratch!
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZBW9Hhq/IMG-5062.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cz3Bp0Wk)
Owner told me all their names, this one is only a few days old...
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0r4Hbyn/IMG-5063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62P6VLKn)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 10:13:59, 13/05/23
Hairy Maclaries :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:54:51, 23/05/23
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
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52920880533_80a53c3d93_k.jpg) (http://)Adder (https://flic.kr/p/2oCrm3H) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:23:59, 23/05/23
Well spotted Hillhiker, looks a beauty!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:25:41, 23/05/23

This was funny...horse slowly walking around field rounding up sheep!(https://i.postimg.cc/TPvXz0Zp/IMG-5113.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPjqMYZs)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 14:51:09, 26/05/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/T2yYJzHZ/IMG-20230526-140524-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Fallow deer
Post by: GnP on 14:57:12, 28/05/23

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 .  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRWP4h8D/Fallow-deer-small.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 16:04:03, 28/05/23
Nice pic G&P  O0
They're usually legging it by the time I spot them..
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 16:31:43, 28/05/23

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 .
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 19:35:14, 29/05/23

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..

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52935399989_69762c6dc2_k.jpg) (http://)Blue Tit (https://flic.kr/p/2oDHLba) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52935689788_6814cf52e1_k.jpg) (http://)Blue Tit-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2oDKfjG) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52934648327_8dd3836b50_k.jpg) (http://)Blue Tit-4 (https://flic.kr/p/2oDDUJt) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52935636300_89c577d877_k.jpg) (http://)Blue Tit-3 (https://flic.kr/p/2oDJYqu) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:08:37, 29/05/23
Fantastic for you to see this Hillhiker!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 09:22:25, 30/05/23
Nice one.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 12:33:55, 30/05/23
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.


(https://i.ibb.co/HKYb53d/P1190029.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 16:22:43, 30/05/23
Well done.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:00:21, 30/05/23
Will be looking out for them when walking that section.  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fernman on 20:21:20, 30/05/23
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 07:16:29, 31/05/23
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 . :-\
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Jac on 10:49:20, 01/06/23
Love the blue tit fledglings and it's always a special day when snakes, slow worms or lizards are spotted.

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: ninthace on 19:06:54, 12/06/23
Found this one wandering around under the bird feeders this evening. It is up early, hope it is ok.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTGhSYZ5/Hedgehog.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:16:17, 12/06/23
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:18:04, 12/06/23
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:10:30, 14/06/23
Harbour Seals with their pups.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ncfSSVvj/IMG-5217.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtKQGLYM)


Thought I spotted a Bittern flying across road as I left Seal Sands.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:17:37, 15/06/23
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
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52976587212_454338b5f3_k.jpg) (http://)Grebe (https://flic.kr/p/2oHmRGG) by Ian Hart (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hillhiker1/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 21:52:19, 15/06/23
Fabulous birds, the Chick is a wee beauty!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 08:38:10, 16/06/23
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 10:39:22, 16/06/23
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!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj88r5MR/Screenshot-2023-06-16-at-10-27-43.png) (https://postimg.cc/QFtK2NcM)
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: andybr on 11:11:12, 16/06/23
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:06:47, 16/06/23
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!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Johnny Thunder on 09:19:23, 17/06/23
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.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:05:16, 18/06/23
Back amongst the beautiful placid Highland Coos, mainly in the shade, although this one was cooling off in the pond!
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK6QLSdC/IMG-5224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBp1d1Zm)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 15:25:22, 29/06/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/HsS8wLGg/IMG-20230628-124616-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Empty case of some kind of dragonfly  
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 15:29:55, 29/06/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjV5C5WV/IMG-20230628-120747-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 15:30:12, 29/06/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjV5C5WV/IMG-20230628-120747-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 15:44:03, 29/06/23
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..
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 18:37:11, 05/07/23

Lambs sheltering from the fierce wind this morning below Llyn Y Fan Fawr , Wales .  :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B6KvmKDD/Lambs-sheltering-the-fierce-wind-this-morning-at-Lyn-Y-Fan-Fawr.jpg)

Title: Seals . Not getting along .?
Post by: GnP on 18:42:16, 29/07/23

Seals today on the River Dart , Devon .

(https://i.postimg.cc/25PLkTmx/Seals-crop.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 21:42:17, 29/07/23
Blimey  O0
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Mel on 20:02:24, 30/07/23
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  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/vmV91vgc/IMG-20230730-135832.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 21:11:07, 02/08/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/zX5gznHr/IMG-20230801-132827-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 16:54:29, 04/08/23

A beauty . Red admiral . ?
There appears a dearth of butterfles so every time I see one it is such a pleasure .!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: pleb on 10:49:11, 08/08/23
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvbS4z4j/IMG-20230808-103259-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: GnP on 11:59:30, 22/08/23

Wild horses up above Llanthony , Bal Bach .
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnXRCsyZ/P8216541.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 16:12:17, 12/09/23
Picture doesn’t tell the story….


(https://i.postimg.cc/SRgJ5Ttq/IMG-5488.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZTsZBYS)


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!!
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: fernman on 21:30:13, 12/09/23
There might be a clue in why it is known as Seal Sands.....   :)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 23:17:50, 12/09/23
There might be a clue in why it is known as Seal Sands.....   :)


Dolphins had also been seen nearby.
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: WhitstableDave on 17:01:40, 16/09/23
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:  :)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/3277/BvkbAs.jpg)
Title: Re: What about other animal photos?
Post by: Dodgylegs on 18:20:04, 16/09/23
Ponies look in excellent condition.  O0
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Post by: fernman on 18:29:13, 16/09/23
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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Post by: fernman on 10:04:19, 17/09/23
gaze = graze
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Post by: GnP on 14:19:51, 04/10/23

At Craig Y Nos, Wales today. Dig those eye brows. ! :D

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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:43:36, 07/10/23
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Post by: GnP on 15:03:42, 17/10/23

Deer at Rous Lench, Worcestershire today.

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Post by: richardh1905 on 09:26:10, 26/10/23
More deer - this time in the Lancrigg Hotel's arboretum (Grasmere)


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Post by: Jac on 11:19:59, 26/10/23
Beautiful
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Post by: GnP on 19:30:03, 26/11/23

UK 4000

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Post by: rambling minster on 18:23:21, 06/12/23

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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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 12:03:34, 07/12/23
I spotted one in the river on Sunday. Always fantastic to see them.
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Post by: Dodgylegs on 20:36:14, 19/01/24
Baby Seal on Crimdon Beach.
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Post by: ninthace on 00:44:11, 13/02/24
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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Post by: andybr on 18:15:06, 18/02/24
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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Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:06:57, 18/02/24
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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Post by: andybr on 08:35:55, 19/02/24
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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Post by: richardh1905 on 09:47:35, 19/02/24
Great dolphin photos. I saw dolphins near Scarborough a couple of years back, must be a popular spot for them.