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Re: wildlife
« Reply #345 on: May 01, 2015, 05:50:19 PM »
A neighbour's cat just got into my robin's nest. If I get my hands on it it will be an ex-moggy.
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #346 on: May 02, 2015, 04:18:27 PM »
sparrows and starlings woke me this morning shouting about a cat that was hiding in the garden

Anne, where was your nest?
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When the swifts arrive empty the green house

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Re: wildlife
« Reply #347 on: May 03, 2015, 10:13:25 AM »
On a trip down to Teesdale yesterday I made the most of the 'beautiful'  8) ;) spring weather and drove around the moors in the steady rain looking for photographic inspiration. This Red Grouse was happy to pose for me whilst I stayed dry in the car.
« Last Edit: May 03, 2015, 10:56:01 AM by Peter Maguire »
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #348 on: May 03, 2015, 01:26:09 PM »
That bird looks as  "groused off" with the cold rain as we would be. Great portraits though.
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #349 on: May 03, 2015, 02:29:01 PM »
Nice images Peter!!!
Sometimes it's worth going out in the rain -even when you don't leave your car!
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #350 on: May 04, 2015, 11:09:14 PM »
The most beautifully constructed and filmed programme on the 'dawn chorus'.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05ttkx2/dawn-chorus-the-sounds-of-spring
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #351 on: May 05, 2015, 02:04:09 PM »
A very wet squirrel on Sunday
A fine sunny day yesterday so a few butterflies around -a Peacock, one or more small whites, a male Orange Tip and this female Orange Tip.  It was the only one which sat still long enough to be photographed.
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #352 on: May 07, 2015, 10:46:39 PM »
Amazing moth photography by James ONeill, 18, here in N Ireland
https://www.facebook.com/JamesONeillWildlifeImages?fref=ts

The last image is huge and you may have to scroll


« Last Edit: May 08, 2015, 03:14:04 PM by mark smyth »
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #353 on: May 08, 2015, 10:34:29 AM »
Great photos - from a talented young man .
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #354 on: May 08, 2015, 03:12:04 PM »
oops I linked my page and not his facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/JamesONeillWildlifeImages?fref=ts
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When the swifts arrive empty the green house

All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230

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Re: wildlife
« Reply #355 on: May 10, 2015, 12:38:01 PM »
I was weeding near the fish pond when I noticed this little visitor, there is another somewhere, I can hear him croaking.

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Re: wildlife
« Reply #356 on: May 10, 2015, 08:22:03 PM »
I was weeding near the fish pond when I noticed this little visitor, there is another somewhere, I can hear him croaking.

[img]https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5446/1686414

John I love sitting at the pond at night listening to the frogs, haven't done this lately as its been so cold here. Lots of tadpoles and this year we have baby fish already. Must have been that nice weather we had weeks ago.

Angie  :)
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Re: wildlife
« Reply #357 on: May 10, 2015, 08:37:44 PM »
You can't beat it Angie, the wife and I love sitting out here with a drink or two listening to the pond fountain and the wildlife.
John, Toynton St Peter Lincolnshire

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Re: wildlife
« Reply #358 on: May 10, 2015, 09:01:42 PM »
The Orange Ladybird,  Halyzia 16 guttata

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Re: wildlife
« Reply #359 on: May 13, 2015, 09:53:29 PM »
I was there, I had a camera with me so you may as well get the opportunity to be there too.  ;D


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