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[Tomangoes]

Sharkeys Pier Venice Fl earlier today.

Ed

[none]

Nice bit of tree carving 

[Winsford Soul]

A pair of Mallard ducklings probably about a week old guessing by their size

 

[Tomangoes]

Bit of an unusual one here from yesterday, Orlando City ground....but the funny part of it was the amount of foreigners wearing their own team tops such as Wolves, Man U, Celtic, Rangers, Of course the Mighty Millers...etc.

Truly great atmosphere if you ever go to Florida.

Ed

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[Mal C]

I was at Bath races last week with work,  bet a few quid, won two races but this young fellow called ‘spiritualist’ came in last...

now I know why he didn't really race at all but he did do a great  ‘Cha Cha Cha’.... 

Edited May 11, 2019 by Mal C

[none]

Lancashire Gods Country .

Some say . 

[Tomangoes]

Live now.

They say don't look down

Ed

[Winsford Soul]

Male Kingfisher that thinks its a hovering hummingbird

Steve

 

[Johnny Jones]

The Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Clumber Park

Cormorants and Swans in Clumber Park

Orange Tip Butterfly

Dandelion

[Guest Shufflin]

sanctuary in St Helens, small water wildlife

[Johnny Jones]

Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Not great quality) Taken through window, Tree at bottom of garden.

 

Wild Garlic along Woodland Path

Bluebells

Robin in front of Holly bush (nice early Xmas card)

[Johnny Jones]

Peacock Butterfly

Wild Garlic Flower Close Up

Whitethroat

[Guest]

On 13/05/2019 at 16:44, Tomangoes said:

Live now.

They say don't look down

Ed

Is that a flying whale?

[Tomangoes]

1 hour ago, flamingemeralds said:

Is that a flying whale?

Definitely felt like Lucy in the Sky with diamonds after the 4th cocktail.. 

Ed

[Guest Josep Manuel Concernau Robles]

Heres' me in the late 80's walking in the cliffs on the prepyrenaican mountains (Serra de Millà):

 

[Guest]

23 hours ago, Tomangoes said:

Definitely felt like Lucy in the Sky with diamonds after the 4th cocktail.. 

Ed

I had a look on the website.....what on earth was it like I wonder? Did it sway about?  How long was it? I hope no-one needed to use the "facilities"

[Tomangoes]

1 hour ago, flamingemeralds said:

I had a look on the website.....what on earth was it like I wonder? Did it sway about?  How long was it? I hope no-one needed to use the "facilities"

We were lucky it was a sunny windless day...

The crane can slowly rotate the 'table' so you get a 360 degree view of London from the 02 location.

Indeed you are encouraged to use the bathroom before you start the journey...

About an hour start to finish.

No doubt every time produces a different experience.

The kids organised it...how our roles are reversing:)

Ed

 

[Mal C]

[Guest]

Don`t you just love the seasons!

[Guest]

My friend and I were talking about the future of Northern Soul in terms of our advancing years and physical challenges, and we came up with a bit of a solution.

[Guest Josep Manuel Concernau Robles]

Another impressive gorge on Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park: "El Barrasil", Alcanadre river

 

[Winsford Soul]

22 minutes ago, flamingemeralds said:

My friend and I were talking about the future of Northern Soul in terms of our advancing years and physical challenges, and we came up with a bit of a solution.

There's been a northern soul merry go round at certain venues for year's

Steve 

[none]

Morecambe Bay .

[Winsford Soul]

2 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Morecambe Bay .

Was this taken from Warton crag ? Lovely view of the bay and the RSPB Eric Morecambe hides and lagoons 

Edited May 20, 2019 by Winsford Soul

[none]

Yes . First visit of many .

Beautiful place . Barely seen a tone whilst out .

Perfect . 

[Jaco]

The 4.15 from Ho Chi Minh city will arrive at at your front door on time

[Jaco]

Just before he met McCartney

[Winsford Soul]

19 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Yes . First visit of many .

Beautiful place . Barely seen a tone whilst out .

Perfect . 

Spent many a hour up there. Peregrine falcons and Ravens nest in the quarry.  Very peaceful place for walking miles with hardly ever seeing anyone else 

Steve 

[none]

Yes I noticed the Quarry face . Though only caught sight of Jackdaws . Love to see a Raven 

Will be back at Weekend.  Sadly bad location for ticks . My dog was bitten by one . Quite a job getting rid . Dont arf make you itch lol 

[Winsford Soul]

4 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Yes I noticed the Quarry face . Though only caught sight of Jackdaws . Love to see a Raven 

Will be back at Weekend.  Sadly bad location for ticks . My dog was bitten by one . Quite a job getting rid . Dont arf make you itch lol 

The Ravens  normally nest in the far corner about 50/60 yards into the quarry  on the right as you stand at the fence . You can normally  hear them kronking,  Peregrine falcons should still be there if they have nested this year. 

Ticks never used to be a problem up there as far as I'm aware but I tend to spend more time up there in the winter so maybe they're not as bad then. 

Steve 

[none]

Has a warning . Thanks . Plan going again so will keep an eye for them . 

Been blessed last 12 month saw first Osprey at Jeffery Hill last Year .

[Winsford Soul]

54 minutes ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Has a warning . Thanks . Plan going again so will keep an eye for them . 

Been blessed last 12 month saw first Osprey at Jeffery Hill last Year .

WOW.  Osprey are stunning.  You see them just round the corner from Warton crag when they're fishing at RSPB Leighton moss.  They nest just across the estuary at foulshaw moss nature reserve,  

[none]

Getting some retro Binoculars.  It's a place of real beauty . Found a idyllic spot for picnic overlooking the Bay . 

 

[none]

Take me Walkies 

[Guest Josep Manuel Concernau Robles]

17 hours ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

Has a warning . Thanks . Plan going again so will keep an eye for them . 

Been blessed last 12 month saw first Osprey at Jeffery Hill last Year .

I think that an "osprey" is a Pandion haliaëtus ("águila pescadora" / "àliga pescadora" here in spanish and catalonian language respectively). I have seen hundreds of them, every time I have come to The Ebro river Delta and also in many reservoirs in the Prepyrenaican and Pyrenaican mountains. The one I saw more close was in my voyage of recent married with my wife from the window of the train: we come from Valencia to Cuenca, the rail-road follows the Palancia Rriver (with some reservoirs) and I saw this eagle in a telephon stick at the moment she starting to fly, at 1,5 - 2 m, without binoculars!

[Guest]

The yarden is looking nice and summery and the squirrels are starting to get very very cheeky, I didn`t need to use the zoom, it came down to tease the dogs.

[Steve S 60]

Didn't think the acer I planted seven years ago would grow this big......

[none]

2 hours ago, Josep Manuel Concernau Robles said:

I think that an "osprey" is a Pandion haliaëtus ("águila pescadora" / "àliga pescadora" here in spanish and catalonian language respectively). I have seen hundreds of them, every time I have come to The Ebro river Delta and also in many reservoirs in the Prepyrenaican and Pyrenaican mountains. The one I saw more close was in my voyage of recent married with my wife from the window of the train: we come from Valencia to Cuenca, the rail-road follows the Palancia Rriver (with some reservoirs) and I saw this eagle in a telephon stick at the moment she starting to fly, at 1,5 - 2 m, without binoculars!

In UK very rare and were almost extinct .

Red Kite is now more common following breeding program at Keilder Reservoir sanctuary.  Glimpses of Rare majestic Birds is a joy and as not often seen in Urban areas . Treasured also . 

[Winsford Soul]

1 hour ago, Steve S 60 said:

Didn't think the acer I planted seven years ago would grow this big......

As nice as it is. Get some bushes and shrubs planted for the birds . 

Steve 

[Steve S 60]

11 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

As nice as it is. Get some bushes and shrubs planted for the birds . 

Steve 

Here's one I prepared earlier.  There's a pergola and some decking under there somewhere....

[Tattoodave]

3 hours ago, Steve S 60 said:

Didn't think the acer I planted seven years ago would grow this big......

You can air layer thick bits of branches off and make very nice bonsai in next to no time, though it's not something to try if you don't know what you're doing.

[Jaco]

15 hours ago, TattooDave said:

You can air layer thick bits of branches off and make very nice bonsai in next to no time, though it's not something to try if you don't know what you're doing.

Is this bonsai?

[Jaco]

Musicians in the Water Puppet Theatre. Photos of show poor due to either the limitations of my iPhone or a lack of understanding on my part as to how to get the best out of it

[Tattoodave]

11 hours ago, Jaco said:

Is this bonsai?

Sort of, not traditional Japanese in style, but various parts of Asia have their own slant on things.  It doesn't look in tremendous good health, but may well have recently been trimmed to encourage better ramification.

[Jaco]

Not for some time, unfortunately

[Winsford Soul]

Finally got the V5 log book back . So the reg plate is on the new car 

Steve 

 

[Amsterdam Russ]

Early yesterday evening - looking towards Molyvos harbour on the Greek island of Lesvos.

It was a bit overcast and breezy, but expecting things to brighten up today. 

Edited May 25, 2019 by Amsterdam Russ
Clarity

[Amsterdam Russ]

Greek breakfast - parts 1, 2 & 3

[Winsford Soul]

That looks good Russell.  Enjoy your holiday 

Steve