Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted April 23, 2014 Popular Post Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Is there a better sight than a English bluebell woodland in spring Steve Edited April 23, 2014 by Winsford Soul 4
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 IMG_0240.JPG Russell. As promised the only picture I have of a Peacock Steve Cool pics all round, Steve. You're lucky to be able to get out and about so often. 1
Winsford Soul Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Cool pics all round, Steve. You're lucky to be able to get out and about so often.Thanks RussellI,m on a sabbatical from work at the moment and taking full advantage of the fact. The only problem I have is the distance traveling to take the pictures. Nearest RSPB reserves are a minimum 1 hour drive away. Have only managed a few from from local parks, back garden etcSteve
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 Very nice way to spend a sabbatical, Steve, and your bird count must be going through the roof!
Winsford Soul Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Very nice way to spend a sabbatical, Steve, and your bird count must be going through the roof! yeah I'm ticking off loads of must see birds, still got plenty on list most are rarities now or summer visitor's . Steve
Orotava Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 IMG_7312.JPGIMG_7311.JPG Is there a better sight than a English bluebell woodland in spring Steve Beautiful Steve - just needs a decent carp lake alongside to be perfect!! Pete
Winsford Soul Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Beautiful Steve - just needs a decent carp lake alongside to be perfect!! Pete Don't know about the carp lake Pete rather a mixed fishery , bit more variety . Actually where the picture was taken used to be one of the finest mixed course fisheries in the North West at Burton mere on the Wirral before Terry knight sold it to the RSPB Steve 1
Suzannek Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Good news about our swallows they are back, two couples are squabbling over the prime nest lol. Last year one pair raised four broods from that nest Suz x 3
Winsford Soul Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 Good news about our swallows they are back, two couples are squabbling over the prime nest lol. Last year one pair raised four broods from that nest Suz x Good news indeed Suz. Think I posted some pictures of swallow chicks being fed by one of the parents earlier in the topic. Am going to Tenby in four week's so with a bit of luck will get some more pictures of what is no doubt one of my favourite birds. Steve 2
Suzannek Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 We have animals there is a muck heap, it attracts midgies and other insects, plenty of food for the swallows, bedding with mud and hay/straw ideal for them really, it is also up a height inside away from the cats Suz x 1
Suzannek Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Mr Starling perched up above the suet ball feeder, there was a lovely great tit on the seed feeder, but he decided to hide around the side Suz x 1
Popular Post Petebangor Posted April 26, 2014 Popular Post Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) On the feeder today - first two are a Goldfinch, last one a pair of Bullfinches Edited April 27, 2014 by petebangor 5
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted April 27, 2014 Popular Post Posted April 27, 2014 Gadwall fighting over a lady .... vicious buggers 4
Winsford Soul Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Gadwall fighting over a lady .... vicious buggers 403_095.jpg 403_100.jpg Martyn. Was these taken from your usual lakes ? They're a pretty little duck with a evil streak. But that's nature. Only the fittest and strongest get to mate. There was a very unusual visitor at Leighton Moss in the week. A Black Tern. Didn't get chance to get up there to see it. Steve
Martyn Pitt Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Martyn. Was these taken from your usual lakes ? They're a pretty little duck with a evil streak. But that's nature. Only the fittest and strongest get to mate. There was a very unusual visitor at Leighton Moss in the week. A Black Tern. Didn't get chance to get up there to see it. Steve They were taken at the usual place Steve. I think Terns are great to watch, diving head first into the water from about 20 feet.
Winsford Soul Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 They were taken at the usual place Steve. I think Terns are great to watch, diving head first into the water from about 20 feet. Martyn . We get common terms at Partridge lakes at culcheth, near lowton bout 15miles away. As you say they're fabulous to watch. Steve
Martyn Pitt Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 I managed to get a couple of shots of a Sedge Warbler displaying, seeking out a mate ... tricky as they are a bit erratic in their flight, and not in the air very long. 3
Suzannek Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 The first bluebells at Morley 2 mile from where I live, none where I live or down my favourite woods as too cold still, but Morley is sheltered and 2 degrees warmer 3
Suzannek Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Birds Foot Trefoil in the bull rushes of the pea family the vetches are the same family of wildflowers 3
Suzannek Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Milk Maid one of my favourite pretty wildflowers, loads around in Teesdale along with the delicate hedge side white stitchwort 3
Winsford Soul Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Another visit to Leighton Moss today. Not much happening bird wise, gutted I missed the black terns. Got a few different things to post when I've downloaded them . Orchids, wild garlic, dandelions. Steve
Missing Link Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 ......dandelions. Steve Got loads of those in my garden! 1
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 Got loads of those in my garden! Come on then, show us. This is a photo thread, so get the camera out 2
Missing Link Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Duplicate post. Edited April 30, 2014 by Missing Link
Missing Link Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Come on then, show us. This is a photo thread, so get the camera out Nah - I keep trying to pull them out! Meanwhile I've got a few bluebells in my back garden you might like: Edited April 30, 2014 by Missing Link 2
Amsterdam Russ Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 Nah - I keep trying to pull them out! Meanwhile I've got a few bluebells in my back garden you might like: Lovely looking garden, I must say!
Missing Link Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Lovely looking garden, I must say! Thanks - it just grows and I (occasionally) pull out the weeds. It's great in August too because it's full of cyclamen plants which cover almost the entire back garden. I planted three about 15 years ago and they just spread everywhere. 1
Winsford Soul Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Raven Chicks, One had already fledged the day before these pictures where taken so these birds will by now haveleft the nest. Edited April 30, 2014 by Winsford Soul 3
Orotava Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Blimey Steve, You`ve been busy with that camera of yours!! Great pics. I`m fishing tomorrow so will see if anything presents itself...
Winsford Soul Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Blimey Steve, You`ve been busy with that camera of yours!! Great pics. I`m fishing tomorrow so will see if anything presents itself...Where you heading for Pete anywhere goodSteve
Peter99 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Winsford Soul, on 01 May 2014 - 2:03 PM, said: _MG_4022.JPG Dunnock Hi Steve Lovely pictures mate. Take this post as a like for all of them! Nice
Popular Post Peter99 Posted May 1, 2014 Popular Post Posted May 1, 2014 I don't have a photograph but I've just had a really exciting visitor! Up until about four years ago I had nightly visits from hedgehogs. I used to buy dog food to feed them and was always excited to see them - they're beautiful creatures. All of a sudden they just didn't return - I know their numbers are declining quite alarmingly. Well, just popped out in the garden, put the light on and....................................................... I have a hedgehog! Wahay! I shall stock up with dog food tomorrow. Nice. 5
Suzannek Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 We get dunnocks here, they're like big sparrows they come n feed on the mealworms I sprinkle on the ground n compete with the blackbirds and our chickens for them Suz x 1
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 1, 2014 Author Posted May 1, 2014 We get dunnocks here, they're like big sparrows they come n feed on the mealworms I sprinkle on the ground n compete with the blackbirds and our chickens for them Suz x Very well observed, Suz. Dunnocks also go by the name of Hedge Sparrows (and Hedge Accentors), so you're absolutely spot on! 1
Orotava Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Where you heading for Pete anywhere good Steve A couple of carp lakes only about 6 miles from where I live Steve. Last time I went Mr Heron was fishing as well but not close enough to photo.
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted May 3, 2014 Popular Post Posted May 3, 2014 Out enjoying the sunshine at Belvide ... only problem was the heat haze (can make a photo look like it was taken through a bathroom window) Another shot of a Sedge Warbler displaying for a mate ... these little birds fly all the way from Africa to the UK to mate, the youngsters then fly all the way back to Africa in September, and generally return to the UK the following Spring to the place they were born. All without a map or a satnav ... amazing Also managed to catch a Grey Heron in flight, much easier than the little warblers ... 5
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted May 3, 2014 Popular Post Posted May 3, 2014 Now for a fluffy cuddly one ... a Tawny Owl chick ... awwwww Not as good at hiding as Mum and Dad are 6
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Another shot of a Sedge Warbler displaying for a mate ... these little birds fly all the way from Africa to the UK to mate, the youngsters then fly all the way back to Africa in September, and generally return to the UK the following Spring to the place they were born. All without a map or a satnav ... amazing 404_038.jpg Really like that warbler shot, Martyn. Very nice indeed.
Suzannek Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 I've never seen a tawny owl chick in daylight like that, ive nearly once been attacked by a long eared owl which had chicks nearby. She swooped down on me n me sister, beautiful Suz x
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 I've never seen a tawny owl chick in daylight like that, ive nearly once been attacked by a long eared owl which had chicks nearby. She swooped down on me n me sister, beautiful Suz x Famous bird/wildlife photographer Eric Kosking lost an eye to a Tawny Owl that he was trying to get pictures of. That was very early on in his career, too. Didn't stop him though. Apparently he went back to the same place soon after to finish what he'd started!
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted May 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Posted May 3, 2014 One more from me. This was taken a couple of years ago when we had starlings nesting under the eaves of shed that was very close to us. I noticed that the birds were like clockwork in feeding their young, so set up the camera on a tripod and fired off shots using a remote. The birds were coming in to land so fast that it took a good number of attempts over quite a long while to get just a couple of decent shots. Even better, it was turning to evening and the birds were being silhouetted by the sinking sun. I got this one and another that I'll post in a bit. In the end it was well worth all the failed shots. Well, I think so, anyway! 4
Martyn Pitt Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 One more from me. This was taken a couple of years ago when we had starlings nesting under the eaves of shed that was very close to us. I noticed that the birds were like clockwork in feeding their young, so set up the camera on a tripod and fired off shots using a remote. The birds were coming in to land so fast that it took a good number of attempts over quite a long while to get just a couple of decent shots. Even better, it was turning to evening and the birds were being silhouetted by the sinking sun. I got this one and another that I'll post in a bit. In the end it was well worth all the failed shots. Well, I think so, anyway! It always looks good when you get the sun shining through their wings like that, gives them an angelic appearance
Mal C Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Just had a nice break on the Isle of Wight, mainly on the south of the Island, somewhere we had never bee before. I spent today at a very special Sub Tropical Garden at a place called Ventnor. Basically its a south facing town and the gardens we visited were located in the micro climate, akin to the Med. There is never any frost or snow in this area, and due to the gardens location beneath Hills and dipped before the coast the gardeners are able to grow plants found in the Mediterranean, plants and tress that will not grow any where else in the UK. Its well worth a visit, the wildlife is great as well, birds a plenty as you can imagine... couple of Black and white shots there also, moody cliffs just down the coast, and a very small pooch we met... http://www.botanic.co.uk/ Edited May 3, 2014 by Mal C 3
Winsford Soul Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Now for a fluffy cuddly one ... a Tawny Owl chick ... awwwww Not as good at hiding as Mum and Dad are 404_046.jpg 404_047.jpgMartyn. As always nice pictures. Once at Mellington hall near church stoke Shropshire I rescued a Tawny owl chick and placed it in a tree after it had fallen from its nest, then watched later that evening as the parents fed it.Steve
Winsford Soul Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Out enjoying the sunshine at Belvide ... only problem was the heat haze (can make a photo look like it was taken through a bathroom window) Another shot of a Sedge Warbler displaying for a mate ... these little birds fly all the way from Africa to the UK to mate, the youngsters then fly all the way back to Africa in September, and generally return to the UK the following Spring to the place they were born. All without a map or a satnav ... amazing 404_038.jpg Martyn. Love the Sedge Warbler shotSteve Edited May 4, 2014 by Winsford Soul
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