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3 hours ago, Soulandy said:

Great shot. I can imagine you lying down out of sight to get that 🙂 nice one

 

3 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Thanks Andy. I slowly walked to about 15 metres away then  kind of knelt down and moved slowly closer to within about 10 metres  then i took the picture

Steve yes very chuffed as well 👍 

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59 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:

Atlantic Grey Seal and Pup that had just been born , the umbilical cord is plainly visible on the first picture and there is blood still visible on its coat and it was possibly its first ever feed . All these photographs are heavily cropped as i was over 200 feet above them on the Cliff top 

 

 

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Looks like you had a good time in Pembrokeshire Steve.  

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21 minutes ago, Soulfulmerlin said:

I think so . Rather large . Other birds rather quiet while it was in area . Crows left it alone . 

The crows will leave it alone if its there local Buzzard,  but you can guarantee that if a Osprey flew through or a Red Kite, something they are not used to  they would be giving it grief 

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1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said:

The crows will leave it alone if its there local Buzzard,  but you can guarantee that if a Osprey flew through or a Red Kite, something they are not used to  they would be giving it grief 

Not seen Osprey yet . Although may have seen one Month so ago . Certainly big enough . Up by Waddington Bridge . 

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12 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

You will know mate. The wings are so long and thin compared to most other birds of prey, 

Used to see Young Osprey when lived at Longridge  . Regular occurred in Sky! Think nesting in Forest of Bowland . Would regularly soar above the Reservoir.  

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2 hours ago, Soulandy said:

A bit surprised to see this kingfisher on the rocks sea fishing

 Not the best photo as its off my phone on full zoom. Watched it for about 20 minutes or so

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Andy. Nice to see mate but you will never guess what i saw today. A kingfisher on Milford Haven waterway a tidal estuary, i actually stopped the car and reversed back to see it properly . Lou managed a glimpse of it before it flew off. How spooky is that. I do know they migrate to the coast in times of harsh weather when the lakes, canals and rivers freeze in the winter

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The winners of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been announced, and the chosen selections are stunning!

The winning image was taken by Laurent Ballesta.

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His winning image, titled Creation, captures the rare sight of camouflage groupers leaving a mating frenzy which occurs once a year under a full moon.

Story and winning photos here:

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2021/october/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2021-winning-images.html

 

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5 hours ago, Mal C said:

I saw a Red Squirrel recently, first time since the only time back in the 7ts,  are they making a come back Steve?

Mal. Of sorts there is a ongoing re-introduction of Pine Martins and as such they are predating the Grey Squirrels which are much heavier and slower than the Reds and cannot escape the Martins on the thinner branches like the Reds can plus the Greys spend more time on the ground which makes them even easier for the Martins to catch as a consequence the Reds are re-establishing themselves in certain areas of the UK 

The Pine Martin and the Red Squirrel have evolved together in the UK and as such there will always be a healthy equilibrium between the two species.

Did you see the Red Squirrel in the Forest of Dean area mate ? 

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1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said:

Mal. Of sorts there is a ongoing re-introduction of Pine Martins and as such they are predating the Grey Squirrels which are much heavier and slower than the Reds and cannot escape the Martins on the thinner branches like the Reds can plus the Greys spend more time on the ground which makes them even easier for the Martins to catch as a consequence the Reds are re-establishing themselves in certain areas of the UK 

The Pine Martin and the Red Squirrel have evolved together in the UK and as such there will always be a healthy equilibrium between the two species.

Did you see the Red Squirrel in the Forest of Dean area mate ? 

Not in my back garden its like a grey squirrels all-dayer!!!!

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