Winsford Soul

Dave. It's sounds like you have the luck of me. Sad news today. For what ever reason the blue tits chicks in one of my nest boxes have been abandoned by the adults. Unless both parents have been predated. They where piping all day yesterday whenever anyone or anything went near the box. Didn't see the adults yesterday after about nine am. This morning the four chicks were dead. They hadn't even developed feathers. Steve

Love pied flycaters. They used to nest in a box about 4 ft from my Mum and dad's caravan which they had at a place called mellington hall nr bishops castle in Shropshire. Steve

Pete. I've being running round the leafy lanes of Cheshire for the last couple of weeks and I've not heard or seen a single one. they're classed as secure according to the RSPB .2011 revised edition of there birds of Britain book. but think scarce to rare in certain parts of the country. Steve

Chalky. Where was you listening to it ? Steve

My copy is now stored away along with all my special little keepsakes R.I,P Steve

Keith. its was a privilege to call you my friend. Brian and your family and all your many friends done you proud today Keith You even managed to get Martin Maelor to your last spot and there's not many can say that Long after tonight is all over. That Northern Star will shine even brighter now R.I.P Steve and Lou XXX

They were greater spotted not lesser spotted woodpeckers Steve

Also caught this Tern having a go at a Hobby 405_137.jpg Martin. Forgot to mention . Talking of a hobby. Seen one of its favourite snacks on Tuesday a brown hawker . First of the year for me Steve .

Greater spotted woodpecker from Queens Park. Heywood. Will be returning in the next few days with tripod to try and elevate the camera to alter the angles and try and get pictures without the branches obscuring the view Steve

Ha Ha. Not sure yet mate. You and Carol going ? Just had a phone call to tell me of a lesser spotted woodpecker and nuthatch nests with chicks about five mins away, I,m on my way to get some pictures. Fingers crossed will have some pictures to post later Steve

Martyn. I,ve got to come on here and get abused. (Smileys not working), just like me really Steve

Dave. its a bloody six hour drive from Manchester Steve

Its going to be one sad day Steve

Nice one Martyn. . My garden's not long enough for a green woodpecker runway. Had a greater spotted woodpecker in my garden last year, not seen or heard him this year. The reason I ended up with picture is that I had gone looking and listening for cuckoo's, sadly to no avail again. when the woodpecker flew in front and across the car. Landed about 30 metres away just managed the one quick shot before he was off. Steve

Dave. Hope one day in the not to distant future Storks will be nesting in England Steve

Hi Dave. look forward to a few pictures as always. Don't see many green woodpeckers in my usual haunts so was well pleased today Steve

Stickleback in breeding colours Steve

Peacock Butterfly ? Steve

Green Woodpecker Steve

Whitethroat Steve

Steinways Your leading me on My hearts not in it anymore Oliver Steve

Tony Michaels Love the life I live / picture me and you. Golden World. Steve

I've joined the big boys camp with two Canon L series lenses. 70-200 f 2.8L is usm mk 2 and a 17-40 f4.0L is usm. Attached to a Canon eos 50 d body.. Would like a 500 or 600 ml lens but way out of my price range Steve

Dave. It's amazing the quality of the picture that come out of a cheapish camera. My partner Louise uses her kindle fire hdx and some of the pictures are fabulous. Some of them put my pictures to shame. Steve

Nice Pictures Dave. Welcome to the wildlife thread Steve