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Gunilla
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 22, 2011, 12:14:11 PM »
Today I saw bees for the first time this year. I think it must be spring now, finally
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Gunilla Ekeby in the south of Sweden
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 22, 2011, 01:08:02 PM »
Lovely photo. We haven't seen any bees out and about yet, but Darren did encounter a very LARGE wasp which had been overwintering in the utility room. It was a little annoyed as it couldn't find the way out through the closed window and door.
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mark smyth
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 10:29:14 AM »
The first swallow of the year has been seen in N Ireland and what a stunning day to be seen
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Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
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When the swifts arrive empty the green house
All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230
Stephenb
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 10:31:40 AM »
One of the best things of living here in Norway is the cross-country skiing. I've had a winter holiday this last week and the weather has been perfect for skiing in the local area offtrack (until the weather changed earlier this week). Here's a clip from a trip to Skarpåsen (literally sharp hill) an area with some nice old Pine and Spruce trees and some interesting birds too (Three-toed Woodpecker, Great Grey Shrike, Pygmy Owl, Capercaillie etc) and there's a Black Grouse lek also. By the way, it's not easy skiing with ski poles in one hand and camera in the other...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KCQ7rq0BE0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
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Stephen
Malvik, Norway
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Maggi Young
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"There's often a clue"
Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 10:59:18 AM »
For most of the track there had only been one person ahead of you, was that Mrs S. who was waiting at the end with a flask of tea and a sandwich?
Super video!
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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!
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Stephenb
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 11:10:22 AM »
If only....
I was following myself
...and I was waiting for me at the end with a flask of tea and a sandwich...
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Stephen
Malvik, Norway
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Maggi Young
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 11:58:23 AM »
Very thoughtful of you, Stephen!
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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!
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mark smyth
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 12:32:12 PM »
These two butterflies have been enjoying the very warm day here. It's been difficult to get long video footage. If I moved suddenly they flew off with him chasing her
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-T0NaxSgfg[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cral2tf_bBs[/youtube]
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Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com
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www.marksgardenplants.com
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www.saveourswifts.co.uk
When the swifts arrive empty the green house
All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230
mark smyth
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 12:52:13 PM »
Stephen are you following someone elses tracks?
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Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com
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www.marksgardenplants.com
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www.saveourswifts.co.uk
When the swifts arrive empty the green house
All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230
RichardW
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 04:27:37 PM »
Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs singing today, quite a few butterflies, bats & very noisy Little Owls this morning, dodging frogs and toads with the mowers today, spring has sprung
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Stephenb
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 23, 2011, 05:15:18 PM »
Quote from: mark smyth on March 23, 2011, 12:52:13 PM
Stephen are you following someone elses tracks?
See above, I was following myself
These are the tracks I made on my way up to the top...
Nice to see the Tortoiseshells! Difficult to believe with the storm still ranging that it's only 2-3 weeks before they (and Chiffchaffs) are seen here!
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Graham Catlow
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 25, 2011, 07:24:03 PM »
The nest box in the garden is now home to a pair of wrens,(
Troglodytes troglodytes
). They managed to take up occupancy before the robin got there. Although there was a squabble a couple of days ago with the robin evicting the wren and attacking it on the ground. The wren escaped and within a couple of minutes carried on building. I haven't seen the robin near since. The wrens don't seem to care if I am around and just continue about their business.
A couple of peacock butterflies have been hanging around the garden for a few days. This one is a little damaged.
Photos;
Arriving with moss for a comfortable lining.
About to enter.
Looking out before departure
Close up
Peacock butterfly.
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Bo'ness. Scotland
mark smyth
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Re: Wildlife March 2011
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March 25, 2011, 07:30:13 PM »
Is anyone planning to put up swift nest boxes this year? This week I was told the latest figure for the decline in Scotland is a scary -60%
. I have added 3 boxes to my colony.
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Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com
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www.marksgardenplants.com
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www.saveourswifts.co.uk
When the swifts arrive empty the green house
All photos taken with a Canon 900T and 230
daveyp1970
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bulbs and corms you've got to love them.
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March 25, 2011, 08:00:54 PM »
Graham super shots love the Peacock.
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tuxford
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scatigaz
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March 26, 2011, 08:07:19 PM »
Went to my local reservoir today and saw several Sand Martins but was very surprised to see a House Martin amongst them. This is my earliest sighting ever of this species. Was scanning frantically to see a Swallow to make it a trio but had to rush off to work. Will try again for Swallow in the morning.
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