Fish Fingers Posted October 18, 2020 Posted October 18, 2020 Beautiful looking shark - Blues. They used to fish for them out of Looe, as they are more an open water species (I think) back in the day. There were also plenty of Mako and Thresher Sharks around UK waters then iirc. 1
Popular Post Soulandy Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 18, 2020 Had a good bike ride along the canal today amongst the Autumn colours 10
Winsford Soul Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 19 hours ago, Soulandy said: Had a good bike ride along the canal today amongst the Autumn colours Andy. That looks like its the towpath at Walton Hall Gardens.
Soulandy Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Andy. That looks like its the towpath at Walton Hall Gardens. The Towpath near Lymm, not far from the M6. Same towpath though
Winsford Soul Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Soulandy said: The Towpath near Lymm, not far from the M6. Same towpath though The section that you can access up the steps between grappenhall and Lymm? If so I nearly said there. Won my first ever open match there. Beech Lane. Edited October 19, 2020 by Winsford Soul
Soulandy Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Winsford Soul said: The section that you can access up the steps between grappenhall and Lymm? Yes mate. We went down the TPT (trans pennine trail) from dunham and got on the canal back to Lymm 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 20, 2020 First visit to my local Pennington Flash since March. The hides are still closed for whatever reason Wigan council think . I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse through the reeds of a male Kingfisher but as the reeds where really moving in the wind and across the Kingfisher, i had to use manual focus to lock on the bird otherwise the focus was locking onto the moving reeds. Its created a slightly surreal photograph . I,ve include the cropped version of the photograph so as you can see the effect of the moving reeds on the bird 9
Fish Fingers Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) On 19/10/2020 at 15:05, Winsford Soul said: Andy. That looks like its the towpath at Walton Hall Gardens. Hate to be a killjoy, but the towpath on the Bridgewater Canal (certainly round Lymm at least) is no cycling. Loads of cyclists use it without realising its forbidden, as they don't see the signs. Edited October 20, 2020 by Fish Fingers
Winsford Soul Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Fish Fingers said: Hate to be a killjoy, but the towpath on the Bridgewater Canal (certainly round Lymm at least) is no cycling. Loads of cyclists use it without realising its forbidden, as they don't see the signs. No kill joy for me. I love fishing the canal's but my old local stretch at Runcorn was ruined by the Manchester ship canal company and Halton council by levelling the towpath and using white stone chippings to make it cycling friendly. Actually head butted one knob head riding the towpath when there was a fishing match, he had been warned about it but carried on and ended up riding over a £500 section of my pole. So he got a headache. Prick.
Fish Fingers Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 Out of interest, a mate was recently in court for headbutting someone and its now classed as an offensive weapon under GBH section 18. I was surprised as in my mind its quite hard not to carry a head around......no matter how offensive it is! The towpath is an awkward one. We live right on it and use it as the footpath to get into Lymm. During lockdown cyclists probably outnumbered walkers 10 to 1. But they are mostly doing it innocently, as the 'no cycling' signs are small and not easy to see. 1
Winsford Soul Posted October 22, 2020 Posted October 22, 2020 Just been sorting out the photos from my holiday. 14 sent off to be printed in high gloss finish 15 " X 10 " to add to the portfolio
Soulandy Posted October 22, 2020 Posted October 22, 2020 On 20/10/2020 at 21:48, Fish Fingers said: Hate to be a killjoy, but the towpath on the Bridgewater Canal (certainly round Lymm at least) is no cycling. Loads of cyclists use it without realising its forbidden, as they don't see the signs. Yes mate, seen the signs etc and always take note. That day was very quiet and we did get off and push past the only couple we saw. Being a walker more than a biker I know how bad it can be so always take note of who's on the paths etc
Popular Post Soulandy Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Dunham Park today. Quite a lot of Parrakeets knocking about making a racket and looks like a couple may have a home there Edited October 22, 2020 by Soulandy 8
Winsford Soul Posted October 22, 2020 Posted October 22, 2020 51 minutes ago, Soulandy said: Dunham Park today. Quite a lot of Parrakeets knocking about making a racket and looks like a couple may have a home there Great pictures mate. I've seen 2 parakeets nr me both times I've been driving. Actually heard them calling out the back garden but couldn't see them. Would love to photograph them 1
Soulandy Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Great pictures mate. I've seen 2 parakeets nr me both times I've been driving. Actually heard them calling out the back garden but couldn't see them. Would love to photograph them Cheers Steve. This year seems to of seen an increase in parakeets around this area, or so it sounds like. Maybe because through lockdown and beyond its been a lot quieter so you hear them more. I've certainly heard and seen them all over this area covering the Sale & Altrincham suburbs 1
Popular Post Scootboy Posted October 23, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 23, 2020 Two days ago, if you are into scooters, you can feel the excitement of the first test ride after a complete restoration 9
Popular Post Wally Francis Posted October 24, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Just another day at work, in the Persian Gulf. Edited October 25, 2020 by Wally Francis 10
Popular Post Ncfc Posted October 24, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 24, 2020 Sunrise over Norfolk Broads today. 10
Winsford Soul Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Ncfc said: Sunrise over Norfolk Broads today. Did you catch any pike mate ? Or needs a few frosty nights ?
Ncfc Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Did you catch any pike mate ? Or needs a few frosty nights ? Was not fishing mate just had outboard serviced and was out early. A dozen cranes flew over just after I took photo. Fantastic birds 1
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) I really haven't been spending enough time with my camera, but I managed these at the weekend. They had drained a fair amount of water from the reservoir so they could inspect the wall of the dam, we took advantage and refurbed some of the islands (well some guys with big machines did). So its starting to fill up again now which is good as the shore line is miles away from the path except in a couple of places where I got this fella. A Little Egret Edited November 11, 2020 by Martyn Pitt images had gone 9
Winsford Soul Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Martyn Pitt said: I really haven't been spending enough time with my camera, but I managed these at the weekend. They had drained a fair amount of water from the reservoir so they could inspect the wall of the dam, we took advantage and refurbed some of the islands (well some guys with big machines did). So its starting to fill up again now which is good as the shore line is miles away from the path except in a couple of places where I got this fella. A Little Egret Brilliant Martyn. About bloody time you started posting pictures again mate. Thought Carol had made you sell them for something useful ( in her opinion ) like stilts. I know that I will suffer for this comment next time we get to meet up 1
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 26, 2020 Had this the other week, it was early and the light was poor, it was in the shadow of the dam, and they are bloody small and quick ... it was a plus for me that I got it in focus, better light and it would have been a beauty, especially with the reflection (not one bird flying below another as one twitter user thought) 9
Winsford Soul Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, Martyn Pitt said: Had this the other week, it was early and the light was poor, it was in the shadow of the dam, and they are bloody small and quick ... it was a plus for me that I got it in focus, better light and it would have been a beauty, especially with the reflection (not one bird flying below another as one twitter user thought) Little jet fighters mate. So quick.
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Few more Otter pictures from my recent trip to Pembrokeshire The Bottom picture shows how close the Otter actually was to me at one point and with only having the 500mm f4 lens I struggled just get it in the frame and I couldn't step backwards anymore Edited October 26, 2020 by Winsford Soul 11
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 26, 2020 Just had a email from the BBC springwatch/ autumnwatch team letting me know they will be featuring one of my pictures of a Shoveller on one the upcoming shows in the new series Well chuffed 11
Colnago Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Few more Otter pictures from my recent trip to Pembrokeshire The Bottom picture shows how close the Otter actually was to me at one point and with only having the 500mm f4 lens I struggled just get it in the frame and I couldn't step backwards anymore Superb 1 1
Soulandy Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Just had a email from the BBC springwatch/ autumnwatch team letting me know they will be featuring one of my pictures of a Shoveller on one the upcoming shows in the new series Well chuffed Nice one mate, you've put some fantastic photos up here, so we'll done 1
Martyn Pitt Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Nice one Steve, pleased for you my friend 1
Popular Post Martyn Pitt Posted October 27, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 27, 2020 Juvenile Peregrine chasing ducks, it still has a lot to learn on how to use that 200mph flight properly ... and also waterfowl can disappear underwater 6
Winsford Soul Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Martyn Pitt said: Juvenile Peregrine chasing ducks, it still has a lot to learn on how to use that 200mph flight properly ... and also waterfowl can disappear underwater Fantastic pictures mate Do Waterfowl shout Duck when a Peregrine turns up Edited October 27, 2020 by Winsford Soul 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 27, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 27, 2020 Female woodpecker through the kitchen window 6
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Elton Reservoir. New venue for me and only 5 minutes from Bury town hall. 15 minutes from home Little Egret coming in to land. Song Thrush portrait. Edited October 30, 2020 by Winsford Soul 9
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Elton Reservoir Juvenile Grey Wagtail Meadow Pipit Edited October 30, 2020 by Winsford Soul 5
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 30, 2020 Elton Reservoir. Star bird at the moment. Bar Tailed Godwit. Don,t get them inland in the North West 7
Popular Post Kenb Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 31, 2020 I was reflecting on the sad news of Nobby Stiles passing today with a few mates, and dug out a few photo's of my time playing (obviously low level). I was a full back. think this was 1980. (other thread) RIP Nobby. 4
Tomangoes Posted November 1, 2020 Posted November 1, 2020 Looks like I got one of the last flights to rife before the new lockdown... Tiede looking clear. Ed 3
Soulandy Posted November 1, 2020 Posted November 1, 2020 Wonder if anyone can help Identify this bird. Its definitely not a pigeon but was wondering if it could be a crow/magpie hybrid. Maybe a young crow with white markings. It was hopping about before flyinh off. Not the best photos as its the phone on zoom, taken at Dunham Park. 1
Winsford Soul Posted November 1, 2020 Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Soulandy said: Wonder if anyone can help Identify this bird. Its definitely not a pigeon but was wondering if it could be a crow/magpie hybrid. Maybe a young crow with white markings. It was hopping about before flyinh off. Not the best photos as its the phone on zoom, taken at Dunham Park. Andy . It looks like a juvenile magpie thats still going through its moulting into new adult feathers. No tail feathers. But only on my mobile phone so can't really expand it. 1
Soulandy Posted November 1, 2020 Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Andy . It looks like a juvenile magpie thats still going through its moulting into new adult feathers. No tail feathers. But only on my mobile phone so can't really expand it. Cheers mate. I think you may be right after looking at quite a few photos. The amount of white and "marbled" look just puzzle me for a bit. Lack of me camera again Edited November 2, 2020 by Soulandy 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted November 2, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 2, 2020 Got to share this The owner of the farm where I stay in Pembrokeshire has just sent me this video of a female woodpecker that had crashed into the farmhouse window and he managed to revive it. This is special VID-20201102-WA0004.mp4 8
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted November 3, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 3, 2020 These pigeons look lost to me! Ed 4
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 4, 2020 Welcome to the soul kitchen...Tenerife. Ed 4
Winsford Soul Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Tomangoes said: Welcome to the soul kitchen...Tenerife. Ed Pardon my ignorance Ed but what is the soul kitchen . Venue ? Restaurant ? Edited November 4, 2020 by Winsford Soul
Tomangoes Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Pardon my ignorance Ed but what is the soul kitchen . Venue ? Restaurant ? Just a cafe with catchy decor and nice cake... Maybe I can persuade them to have a few sounds in the background:) to go with the soul food! Ed 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Greater Scaup. Rare winter visitor to the North West This is the same bird with the exact same camera settings in three massively different lighting situations Edited November 4, 2020 by Winsford Soul 5
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted November 6, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 6, 2020 Better picture today of the Greater Scaup. Perfect lighting 5
Popular Post Davenpete Posted November 7, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 7, 2020 The weather was gorgeous this morning so I went down to St Bees for a wander about. Dx 6
Uk Soul Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 20:32, Winsford Soul said: Just been to a restaurant called the plantagenet for a meal. The building is from the 12th century with a flemish fireplace that big that there's seating for four people around the table inside. Had a scallops and bacon starter followed by Black bream on a bed of samphire with prawn risotto infused with beetroot followed by a lemon cheesecake with fresh raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Where is this place It looks amazing Hope you don't mind sharing
Winsford Soul Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Uk Soul said: Where is this place It looks amazing Hope you don't mind sharing Dont mind at all. Tenby. Pembrokeshire. It,s very special Ste
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