Guest gfarrington Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 last week at a work celebration at the kairos centre , angelus road roehampton, right next to richmond park so i was informed, i was sat in the grounds watching the planes coming into heathrow , when my attention was suddenly focused on the local wildlife , the usual rabbits grey squirrels etc then four birds started flying around, they were mostly green from a dark green tail to brighter shades on the body, not seen anything like these in the wild before & was wondering if anybody knew what they might be regards gaz
Tattoodave Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 It's a Cinnebar Moth they feed on Ragwort, beautiful mothSuz xThanks Suz, moths aren't my speciality.Dave 1
Tattoodave Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 last week at a work celebration at the kairos centre , angelus road roehampton, right next to richmond park so i was informed, i was sat in the grounds watching the planes coming into heathrow , when my attention was suddenly focused on the local wildlife , the usual rabbits grey squirrels etc then four birds started flying around, they were mostly green from a dark green tail to brighter shades on the body, not seen anything like these in the wild before & was wondering if anybody knew what they might be regards gazParakeets, there's large colonies throughout the London parks, mostly ring necked parakeets I think
Winsford Soul Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Big thanks for all the info everyone. Will post some badger and chough fledgling pictures amongst other things tomorrow Steve
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Adult badger. it took me a while to get this shot with the badger being covered by the daisiesThe above two pictures are of one of the two cubs born this year at the sett local to where I was on holidaySteve 3
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 This Chough chick only has pinkish feet and beak for about a month when it first leaves the nest. It then turns the distinctive bright red of the adults shown belowSteve 2
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Will post some more later including the Puffin picturesSteve
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 IMG_8843.JPG Adult badger. it took me a while to get this shot with the badger being covered by the daisiesIMG_7895.JPGIMG_7896.JPG The above two pictures are of one of the two cubs born this year at the sett local to where I was on holiday Steve Lovely shots Steve, if you ever get down to south Wiltshire during the summer there's an old lady in Compton Chamberlayne that takes in orphan badgers, she has a pet otter too, always obliging if you're courteous.
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Lovely shots Steve, if you ever get down to south Wiltshire during the summer there's an old lady in Compton Chamberlayne that takes in orphan badgers, she has a pet otter too, always obliging if you're courteous.Thanks for the info Dave. Of all the places in this country that I,ve visited either for nighters, fishing or photography I have never been to WiltshireSteve
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) GuillemotRazorbills Edited June 18, 2014 by Winsford Soul 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 For some reason I cant post the puffin pictures, will have look to see if its anything stupid that I have doneSteve
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks for the info Dave. Of all the places in this country that I,ve visited either for nighters, fishing or photography I have never been to Wiltshire Steve What never been to Stonehenge? Or heaven forbid Swindon?
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 IMG_8221.JPG GuillemotIMG_8210.JPGIMG_8211.JPGIMG_8209.JPG Razorbill Once had a guillemot in a box overnight after I waded in the sea to catch it, covered in oil, fed it with sardines in tomato sauce before taking it to the vets, beautiful bird. 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 What never been to Stonehenge? Or heaven forbid Swindon?Never DaveSteve
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Never DaveSteveI used to go to the free festivals at Stonehenge in the 70's, cheap acid and everything else
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 IMG_8221.JPGGuillemotIMG_8210.JPGIMG_8211.JPGIMG_8209.JPGRazorbillSecond razorbill photo is stunningDave 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 IMG_8777.JPGThis Chough chick only has pinkish feet and beak for about a month when it first leaves the nest. It then turns the distinctive bright red of the adults shown belowIMG_4564.JPGSteveForgot to add the the original post that Choughs are one of Britain rarest bird with the birds confined to Cornwall, Pembrokeshire and Anglesey. Maybe some in Scotland and Ireland ?Steve
Suzannek Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Have you been to the Farne Islands in Northumberland?
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Have you been to the Farne Islands in Northumberland?No Suz. its on my list of places to visit, the pictures where taken on Skomer (last week) a twenty minute boat ride off the Pembrokeshire coast in South WalesSteve 1
Sheldonsoul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Do the wife's two cats count, ones a Bengal and the white ones a snow spotted bengal
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 image.jpgDo the wife's two cats count, ones a Bengal and the white ones a snow spotted bengalWhy wouldn't they count? Bengals are beautiful
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Why wouldn't they count? Bengals are beautifulBengal tigers are beautiful, but sorry I,m not a lover of domesticated catsSteve 1
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Bengal tigers are beautiful, but sorry I,m not a lover of domesticated catsSteveI had a Bengal tigress as a pet for two years, she used to push me out of bed in the morning, had her from 6 weeks old 1
Sheldonsoul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Why wouldn't they count? Bengals are beautiful Pretty sure the darker ones an f3 which is pretty god breeding, strange there claws and teeth rant like a domestic cats a lot bigger and sharper, they love raw chicken bones and they eat the bone as well !!!!
Winsford Soul Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 I had a Bengal tigress as a pet for two years, she used to push me out of bed in the morning, had her from 6 weeks oldDave. you never cease top amaze me. WOW now that's somethingSteve 1
Tattoodave Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 image.jpgAnd this is what she wants next !!!!!!Is that a cerval or ocelot, ears look a little too small for a cerval having looked closer. Used to know a little old lady, mega wealthy, that owned an ocelot and walked it on a solid gold linked leash.
Sheldonsoul Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) It's a savannah Edited June 19, 2014 by sheldonsoul
Tattoodave Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 Dave. you never cease top amaze me. WOW now that's somethingSteveWorked at Longleat for a while and got to take allsorts home, lion cubs, various primate orphans and even Lord Bath's chimp, Charlie for a few days.Dave 2
Tattoodave Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 It's a savannaIt's stunning, I'd just like a Jaguarundi now, that would be a close second
Tattoodave Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 It's stunning, I'd just like a Jaguarundi now, that would be a close secondI've changed my mind, I want one too, there's kittens in Portugal and I'll see what he's got
Tattoodave Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 Pretty sure the darker ones an f3 which is pretty god breeding, strange there claws and teeth rant like a domestic cats a lot bigger and sharper, they love raw chicken bones and they eat the bone as well !!!!I have a friend in the UK with a Bengal that is honey coloured with spots, very vocal cat and always hungry. Lives with a German short haired pointer and bosses it about
Winsford Soul Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I have just realised that I have a few yellow hammer pictures that I've forgotten to post. Will rectify that as soon as possible. Steve 1
Suzannek Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I love yellow hammers we get a pair on our bird feeders sometimes in early spring Suz 1
Sheldonsoul Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 It's stunning, I'd just like a Jaguarundi now, that would be a close second I have a friend in the UK with a Bengal that is honey coloured with spots, very vocal cat and always hungry. Lives with a German short haired pointer and bosses it about They are very vocal, we can't pick the darker one up she's so independent where as the white ones a proper softie, here's a photo of the dog trying to lie on its bed lol 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I have never seen a brighter yellow hammer as this oneSteve 3
Popular Post Smudger Posted June 20, 2014 Popular Post Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Went to a nature reserve in Spain (Murcia) ,where they preserve the natural beaches and mountains no buildings for miles except the odd old farmhouse.A couple of photos but saw loads of lizards about 2 ft long but they are wary as ought so couldn't get a photo.The second one is of wildlife i'm still able to keep up with .There were also some lakes with waterfoul etc. Saw a large bird of prey ,Hoopoos and a small greyish brown bird with a pointed beak that was singing its little heart out. Edited as just worked out how to load Photo's properly Edited June 21, 2014 by smudger 6
Tattoodave Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Went to a nature reserve in Spain (Murcia) ,where they preserve the natural beaches and mountains no buildings for miles except the odd old farmhouse.A couple of photos but saw loads of lizards about 2 ft long but they are wary as ought so couldn't get a photo.The second one is of wildlife i'm still able to keep up with .There were also some lakes with waterfoul etc. Saw a large bird of prey ,Hoopoos and a small greyish brown bird with a pointed beak that was singing its little heart out. Edited as just worked out how to load Photo's properly And the yellow flower in the second photo is Pallenis spinosa, or at least a diminutive form of it 2
Smudger Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 And the yellow flower in the second photo is Pallenis spinosa, or at least a diminutive form of it ooooooher !
Tattoodave Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 And the yellow flower in the second photo is Pallenis spinosa, or at least a diminutive form of it ooooooher !It's what having a degree in Botany and living in Spain does for you
Smudger Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 It's what having a degree in Botany and living in Spain does for you Anything unusual about it because the tortoises wouldn't touch it and it had been very dry so they were hungry.
Swifty Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Anything unusual about it because the tortoises wouldn't touch it and it had been very dry so they were hungry. Was the Tortoise really small or that Snail shell (bottom right) bloody huge ??
Tattoodave Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Anything unusual about it because the tortoises wouldn't touch it and it had been very dry so they were hungry. They have very hairy leaves and wouldn't taste good even to a tortoise, also the name spinosa suggests it has spines or spikes, not that I've looked that close, most plants here seem to have a built in defence system. Edited June 23, 2014 by TattooDave
Popular Post Mal C Posted June 23, 2014 Popular Post Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Free Kick from 2 Yards Out, 8 Duckling Wall, Mother Duck steps up to take it, She Shoots..... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Flew Well Over !! Edited June 23, 2014 by Mal C 4
Smudger Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Was the Tortoise really small or that Snail shell (bottom right) bloody huge ?? Yes it was a young tortoise about 80 mm x 55mm but you do have to beware the deadly Spanish killer snails. The tortoises actually eat the snail shells to build up their calcium intake, about 8 weeks after these were taken they aestivate which is the summer hibernation as it is too hot and dry.They will come out if there is substantial rain but normally reappear around September.The tortoise needs UV to enable its metabolism to create calcium for bone development etc. Their diet is mainly weeds (which also contain calcium) not lettuce fruit tomatoes and cucumber,they do love eating flowers maybe because of the nectar. oops went off on one a bit there. Edited June 24, 2014 by smudger 1
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