Amsterdam Russ Posted August 3, 2021 Author Posted August 3, 2021 Some stunning images courtesy of The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards. Check them out! https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2021/the-2021-audubon-photography-awards-winners-and 1
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted August 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) A Tuesday trip to the seaside taking in Egmond aan Zee and Bergen aan Zee. Dark, brooding clouds shadowed us all afternoon, but that didn't stop us or anyone else from having some fun. The pics below are of Egmond aan Zee. Edited August 5, 2021 by Amsterdam Russ klaritee 5 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted August 5, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 5, 2021 I have a very infrequent ( maybe 4 times i have seen it ) visitor to my back garden and never when i have had the camera but just now despite the doom and gloom of the rain and the bird deep within the Berberis bush i actually managed a for now record shot until i can capture it in decent lighting in the open. Sorry about the picture quality Male Blackcap 4
Neil Austin Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: I have a very infrequent ( maybe 4 times i have seen it ) visitor to my back garden and never when i have had the camera but just now despite the doom and gloom of the rain and the bird deep within the Berberis bush i actually managed a for now record shot until i can capture it in decent lighting in the open. Sorry about the picture quality Male Blackcap Steve what a little belter , beautiful bird 1
Winsford Soul Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, Neil Austin said: Steve what a little belter , beautiful bird Thanks Neil. They are stunning little birds and my picture unfortunately doesn't do it justice. Here's a female taken from the garden about 2 1/2 years ago 2
Neil Austin Posted August 6, 2021 Posted August 6, 2021 22 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Thanks Neil. They are stunning little birds and my picture unfortunately doesn't do it justice. Here's a female taken from the garden about 2 1/2 years ago Nice , looks really lovely, your a lucky guy to have such special visitors 1
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 6, 2021 First day in Rife for ten months... Glad to be back. Ed 5
Tomangoes Posted August 9, 2021 Posted August 9, 2021 Not so good...a sign of the times. Closed until further notice. Plenty on here will have had a good night in this venue. Ed 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 9, 2021 Bittern anyone ? Perfect camouflage is a understatement 6 1
Winsford Soul Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 Well I finally got my backside into gear today and went fishing for the first time in a few years. ( only because there's no Canal matches local these days ) Managed 17 Carp, best 4 where about 8lb each and the others between 3lb and 6lb along with plenty of Roach, gudgeon and 1 small Skimmer Bream. All caught on the pole close in the margins as you can see on the short video, so not to bad for just 5 hours fishing 20210810_121959.mp4 1 1
Popular Post Mal C Posted August 10, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 10, 2021 I was fishing again over the wkd, took my family to a Holiday house overlooking Whelford Pools in Fairford, nr Gloucestershire, next to RAF Fairford.. well worth a visit to fish or just to kick back .. got a new Robin friend, cocky bugger even ate bolies out of the palm of my hand check the middle fish, literally like a football, I could not keep hold of her... 2 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Well I finally got my backside into gear today and went fishing for the first time in a few years. ( only because there's no Canal matches local these days ) Managed 17 Carp, best 4 where about 8lb each and the others between 3lb and 6lb along with plenty of Roach, gudgeon and 1 small Skimmer Bream. All caught on the pole close in the margins as you can see on the short video, so not to bad for just 5 hours fishing 20210810_121959.mp4 brilliant Steve, you caught that on a pole right? gives me the shivers how you match boys play large carp with an elastic band! 5
Winsford Soul Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Mal C said: I was fishing again over the wkd, took my family to a Holiday house overlooking Whelford Pools in Fairford, nr Gloucestershire, next to RAF Fairford.. well worth a visit to fish or just to kick back .. got a new Robin friend, cocky bugger even ate bolies out of the palm of my hand check the middle fish, literally like a football, I could not keep hold of her... That looks fantastic Mal. Some nice fish there mate.
Winsford Soul Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mal C said: I was fishing again over the wkd, took my family to a Holiday house overlooking Whelford Pools in Fairford, nr Gloucestershire, next to RAF Fairford.. well worth a visit to fish or just to kick back .. got a new Robin friend, cocky bugger even ate bolies out of the palm of my hand check the middle fish, literally like a football, I could not keep hold of her... brilliant Steve, you caught that on a pole right? gives me the shivers how you match boys play large carp with an elastic band! Yes mate. All on the Pole. Bit rusty regarding playing them but towards the end it was OK. I was only fishing in a foot of water so when you hook one they really rip off to fray the nerves . Biggest I've ever caught on the Pole was 15lb 8 oz
Mal C Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: That looks fantastic Mal. Some nice fish there mate. 1 minute ago, Winsford Soul said: Yes mate. All on the Pole. Bit rusty regarding playing them but towards the end it was OK. I was only fishing in a foot of water so when you hook one they really rip off to fray the nerves . Biggest I've ever caught on the Pole was 15lb 8 oz Ive seen it done, its proper madness, but takes allot of skill... love the video.. I should video a screamer take for folks to get a sense of the excitement.... when they go, they go!!! The football as I'm calling her, weighed in at 24lb, the last one was 25lb believe it or not... think allot have spawned for the last time this year, they were hungry and aggressive in the fight... its very 'Carpy' this thread...
Winsford Soul Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, Mal C said: Ive seen it done, its proper madness, but takes allot of skill... love the video.. I should video a screamer take for folks to get a sense of the excitement.... when they go, they go!!! The football as I'm calling her, weighed in at 24lb, the last one was 25lb believe it or not... think allot have spawned for the last time this year, they were hungry and aggressive in the fight... its very 'Carpy' this thread... Lamont Dozier. Something fishy going on . They proper fish that you catch mate, not like the tiddlers I get. , I was just glad I didn't get a carp take my pellet bait when I was filming the video otherwise all hell would have been let loose 1
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted August 13, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 13, 2021 Sunsetting over la Gomera.... Very atmospheric.. Ed 4 1
Popular Post Davenpete Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 14, 2021 Thought it was about time I shook myself and got out on another hike - so did my favourite walk round Ennerdale, an easy 8 mile jaunt around what I reckon is the prettiest of the Lakes. Excuses why I've not been out hiking more over the last month or so: A] I ran myself over - no I REALLY did! (actually the exercise did my various lumps and bumps and cranked up back the power of good in loosening it all up) B] Recovering from an excess of fun at Cleethorpes (your own stupid fault Carne when are you gonna grow up?) C] Being admitted to the Cumberland with crippling stomach pains (visiting this hospital is a near death experience in itself - endoscopy on Wednesday, though things seem OK right now which probably means I'm doomed) Er that's it (at least all I'll admit to). Dx 8
Soulandy Posted August 14, 2021 Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Davenpete said: Thought it was about time I shook myself and got out on another hike - so did my favourite walk round Ennerdale, an easy 8 mile jaunt around what I reckon is the prettiest of the Lakes. Excuses why I've not been out hiking more over the last month or so: A] I ran myself over - no I REALLY did! (actually the exercise did my various lumps and bumps and cranked up back the power of good in loosening it all up) B] Recovering from an excess of fun at Cleethorpes (your own stupid fault Carne when are you gonna grow up?) C] Being admitted to the Cumberland with crippling stomach pains (visiting this hospital is a near death experience in itself - endoscopy on Wednesday, though things seem OK right now which probably means I'm doomed) Er that's it (at least all I'll admit to). Dx Great pictures of a great place 3
Tomangoes Posted August 14, 2021 Posted August 14, 2021 Ennerdale hotel....and muncaster Castle... Great memories from about 30 years ago. Ed 1
Popular Post Soulandy Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 15, 2021 A couple from last week and two species that seem to be on the decline this year. The Gatekeeper butterfly and the Cinnabar Caterpillar. Used to see quite a lot of Gatekeepers and the Caterpillars are usually seen covering the ragwort plant but these 3 were the only ones out . 6
Reissue55 Posted August 16, 2021 Posted August 16, 2021 Just now, Reissue55 said: Have taken to id ing field mushrooms and fungi to expand my knowledge of locating edble mushrooms found this which i stress i didnt pick as i try to id them while their rooted just for perspective i take a size 9 it belongs to the bolete family of polypore mushrooms and is edible though nondescript in terms of flavour (mushroom it say in the guide lol)
Popular Post Reissue55 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 16, 2021 Marston moor in lancs on the coldest day of the winter jan this year and filey beach at dawn on the hottest day of this year 6 1
Popular Post Shinehead Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 22, 2021 Not a great photo quality wise but chuffed to find this little fella outside my back door last night devouring a large slug , first one I have seen on my garden for probably a decade. 4 1
Jumpinjoan Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, Shinehead said: Not a great photo quality wise but chuffed to find this little fella outside my back door last night devouring a large slug , first one I have seen on my garden for probably a decade. Slugs are not the best for hogs, they will eat them though if they are starving. Cat or dog food is great, definitely no mealworms or bird seed as they make them really sick. You are very lucky to have these endangered sweethearts in your garden. If you can put out fresh water and cat / dog food every night (dry kitten biscuits is best, or anything that lists meat first as that means the highest ingredient is protein) you will literally be a life saver. 3
Shinehead Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, Jumpinjoan said: Slugs are not the best for hogs, they will eat them though if they are starving. Cat or dog food is great, definitely no mealworms or bird seed as they make them really sick. You are very lucky to have these endangered sweethearts in your garden. If you can put out fresh water and cat / dog food every night (dry kitten biscuits is best, or anything that lists meat first as that means the highest ingredient is protein) you will literally be a life saver. Thanks Joan , always thought that slugs along with worms were their staple diet putting dog food or cat food in my garden will have to thought about I have enough bloody cats coming though my garden without encouragement . Will have to give some thought how to feed them without it attracting the cats , maybe put it under some propt up roofing tiles I have in the shrubs where the little fella disappeared to. 1
Jumpinjoan Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 55 minutes ago, Shinehead said: Thanks Joan , always thought that slugs along with worms were their staple diet putting dog food or cat food in my garden will have to thought about I have enough bloody cats coming though my garden without encouragement . Will have to give some thought how to feed them without it attracting the cats , maybe put it under some propt up roofing tiles I have in the shrubs where the little fella disappeared to. I used to think that too and they will of course eat them. The lovely lady at Hedgehog Cabin has opened my eyes to the world of hogs. She has loads of info on her website with regards feeding them etc. Not sure if links are permitted but a quick Google will bring her up. It's always a tricky balance regarding feeding due to other species pulling up at the buffet, and of course effort, but so worthwhile as they are in real danger. You're very lucky to have them x 2
Colnago Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Jumpinjoan said: I used to think that too and they will of course eat them. The lovely lady at Hedgehog Cabin has opened my eyes to the world of hogs. She has loads of info on her website with regards feeding them etc. Not sure if links are permitted but a quick Google will bring her up. It's always a tricky balance regarding feeding due to other species pulling up at the buffet, and of course effort, but so worthwhile as they are in real danger. You're very lucky to have them x On my allotment we have hedgehogs about, so I’ve been told to avoid harming them instead of using slug pellets to use porridge flakes as the slugs eat porridge flakes and kills them but then is harmless to hedgehogs if they’re hungry enough for slugs being on their menu , just putting it out there as any garden lovers on here could try it too . 2
Popular Post Mal C Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 25, 2021 here is something you don't see every day 4
Popular Post Mal C Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 25, 2021 I've spent another night at my local lake in Chepstow, what a session it was, 8/9 fish in total, but three over 20lb, I got a 20lb literally within 5 mins, a 21.4lb an hour later, and in the night a fish I had caught at 18lb some time ago which is now 22.5lb, he's the one in the dark, all in all a great session of carp fishing... Might have been the blue moon! 4
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 26, 2021 Butterflies on the Buddleia VID-20210824-WA0006.mp4 5
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted August 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted August 27, 2021 A few pics from a mid-week cycle ride to the local nature reserve (Schinkelbos). Must admit the ride there knackered me out. Not only was it a case of me not being out on the bike enough, but while you all know the Netherlands is as flat as a Dutch pancake, one consequence is that even on the stillest of days there's often a headwind that seems to target you, and you alone. Look around at the trees, flowers, bushes and flags (yes, there are lots of Dutch flags to be seen here) while you're cycling along and nothing is stirring - but in your face, and hindering your progress, is an invisible force holding you back (and curiously - annoyingly - when you're cycling back home, it's still in your face!). Highlights of this small Dutch nature reserve include such British imports as Exmoor ponies and highland cattle (Dutch = Schotse hooglanders) - and, of course there's some local wildlife, including, in this instance, a goshawk being mobbed by a swallow. 6
Neil Austin Posted August 27, 2021 Posted August 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Butterflies on the Buddleia VID-20210824-WA0006.mp4 Steve . Made my morning , lovely video 1
Winsford Soul Posted August 27, 2021 Posted August 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Neil Austin said: Steve . Made my morning , lovely video Thanks Neil ☺ Have a fab Bank Holiday weekend
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted August 27, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 27, 2021 Just outside of Bouth...and this sprung up.. Went on one once, never again. Ed 4
Reissue55 Posted August 27, 2021 Posted August 27, 2021 Only trip to a farm in wavertree nr chester on NYE many years ago, wish id taken ma phone or camera as aside from the precarious state of the floor holding about 200 people bang at it, the holes were covered up by little squares of cut out hardboard, THE FIFTY FEET TALL STAINLESS STEEL WICCA MAN CONSTRUCTED OUTSIDE THE MILKING SHED, gave me a bit of a start! COTTON TREE FARM AND ONE TREE ISLAND , what a brilliant night 1
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted August 28, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 28, 2021 Windermere rammed solid today. Seems more boats than normal. Ed 5
Popular Post Tomangoes Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 29, 2021 Still on the boating theme.. The Coniston Steamer today. Ed 6
Popular Post Soulandy Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 29, 2021 Managed a great day around the quieter part of snowdonia on Saturday. 1st one is a view of my route down the right handside of the grassy plateau with knee high heather to wade through to Lyn Eigiau on the left with Lyn Cowlyd on the right The 2nd one is looking down the Ogwen Valley from Pen yr Helgi Du 5 1
Popular Post Smudger Posted August 30, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Walking in North Yorkshire (Aysgarth) lower falls Edited August 30, 2021 by Smudger info 10
Popular Post Smudger Posted August 30, 2021 Popular Post Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Earlier in the summer Cornwall Godrevy Towans saw a slow worm for the first time ever ,it had fallen onto the beach but not quick enough to get a shot.Abslutely gorgeous little thing. Edited August 31, 2021 by Smudger grammar 4
Winsford Soul Posted August 30, 2021 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Mal C said: This maybe obvious, but What’s a ‘slow worm’ ? Mal. It's a lizard with no legs mate, looks like a worm / snake Edited August 30, 2021 by Winsford Soul 2
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted September 1, 2021 Popular Post Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) A few from the gloom of Pennington flash this morning. The hides have finally opened after nearly 18 months Nuthatch. Willow Tit. Now one of Britain's fastest declining birds and is Red listed as endangered, but Wigan and the surrounding area is the last stronghold in the North of England Greenfinch with two fledglings Willow Warbler. Tufted Duck Juvenile i think Edited September 6, 2021 by Winsford Soul 7
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted September 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted September 1, 2021 BBC News has a stunning selection of winning pics from the Bird Photographer of the Year competition. The pic below was from a British photographer. Source: BBC News / © Kevin Morgans / Bird Photographer of the Year Check out the other photos here: https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-58396228 5 1
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) First visit to Elton this morning since late May and another gloomy day. August was the cloudiest ever over Greater Manchester and September is following the same route, awful for taking any pictures but managed a couple Juvenile Chiffchaff . Female Sparrow hawk against the gloomy featureless sky Edited September 6, 2021 by Winsford Soul 5
Winsford Soul Posted September 5, 2021 Posted September 5, 2021 There's a strange yellow / orange bright thing in the blue skies. Anyone know what it is ? 1
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted September 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted September 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: There's a strange yellow / orange bright thing in the blue skies. Anyone know what it is ? There were three strange yellow/orange things overhead yesterday afternoon. To be more specific, it was three Fokker S-11 training aircraft flying in formation, possibly circling Schiphol airport, which is very near to us. There were four planes, but one peeled off leaving the three to do a couple of circuits above us. They were some way away, so the pics are heavily cropped. A most unusual sight! 6
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