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Post by felonious on Mar 3, 2020 14:18:58 GMT
Out on my very early Saturday morning I disturbed a hare just on the other side of the hedgerow and watched it gracefully disappear over the brow of the hill. One of the finest sights in nature in the English countryside.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 4, 2020 13:48:24 GMT
Out on my very early Saturday morning I disturbed a hare just on the other side of the hedgerow and watched it gracefully disappear over the brow of the hill. One of the finest sights in nature in the English countryside. The most likely thing to scare out of a hedgerow around these parts is a combination of Buzzards, Kites or Barn Owls, not necessarily in that order.
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Post by thequietman on Mar 5, 2020 12:42:26 GMT
Out on my very early Saturday morning I disturbed a hare just on the other side of the hedgerow and watched it gracefully disappear over the brow of the hill. One of the finest sights in nature in the English countryside. The most likely thing to scare out of a hedgerow around these parts is a combination of Buzzards, Kites or Barn Owls, not necessarily in that order. I do envy you chaps. The hedges in Leeds are mostly frequented by muggers & peeping toms.
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Post by felonious on Mar 6, 2020 5:54:35 GMT
Yesterday's weather was glorious. Finally hearing the chatter of spring from the birds along the hedgerow even Gnasher was running with a spring in his step. We even got an extra walk in. Didn't come back from the walk with half the field on the bottom of my boots for the first time in ages either
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 6, 2020 9:04:01 GMT
Yesterday's weather was glorious. Finally hearing the chatter of spring from the birds along the hedgerow even Gnasher was running with a spring in his step. We even got an extra walk in. Didn't come back from the walk with half the field on the bottom of my boots for the first time in ages either Not too dissimilar here in Tywyn. I live about 40 yards from the beach and it's made a pleasant change not to have most of it passing the front door sideways and the car coated in a veneer of salt. I'm convinced that one morning I'll go out and find just the plastic and rubber bits remaining. If I could stop the seagulls crapping all over it I'd be even happier!. Cardigan bay is a mill pond as I sit here. Off for a walk.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2020 9:12:07 GMT
Just trod in goose shit, it was green.
Fucking nature.
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Post by thequietman on Mar 6, 2020 12:15:32 GMT
What a glorious day today. Hard frost early on, sunny & warm now & not a breath of wind. Mr Eccles might be getting an extended walk when I get home. If it's wet or windy, he's normally trying to persuade me he'd rather be curled up on a duvet before we've reached the end of the front path. Assorted finches clustered around the next door neighbour's bird feeder at work. A solitary ringed dove underneath hoovering up until it was mobbed by a horde of sparrows after its feathers for nesting. Almost felt sorry for it. Gang warfare alive & kicking in the Leeds bird communities.
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Post by Northy on Mar 6, 2020 14:07:34 GMT
What a glorious day today. Hard frost early on, sunny & warm now & not a breath of wind. Mr Eccles might be getting an extended walk when I get home. If it's wet or windy, he's normally trying to persuade me he'd rather be curled up on a duvet before we've reached the end of the front path. Assorted finches clustered around the next door neighbour's bird feeder at work. A solitary ringed dove underneath hoovering up until it was mobbed by a horde of sparrows after its feathers for nesting. Almost felt sorry for it. Gang warfare alive & kicking in the Leeds bird communities.
Saw a goldfinch ( 1 of a group of 5) drop onto our Niger seed feeder yesterday with a feather in his mouth, sat there confused for a bit before dropping the feather and eating
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Post by marylandstoke on Mar 6, 2020 15:20:25 GMT
Think this might be the earliest we have a cardinal that I can remember. He showed up about a week or ten days ago and is THE brightest coloured male I have ever seen. Apparently a missus cardinal thought the same as she showed up just a couple of days later.
The males, though extravagant can be a bit ‘samey’ after a while whilst the females can be more subtle and different. These two are both stunning. I will see if I can get a picture to share.
I also have big pigeon news. Not sure if I should post here, a new thread or admin will let me headline one.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 13, 2020 12:38:59 GMT
Sweet and fluffy (frothy) sea yesterday in Tywyn. A few yards from my place. Attachment Deleted
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Post by felonious on Mar 19, 2020 14:06:54 GMT
Out on the morning run I spotted a beautiful Camelia and the Forsythia is also looking fantastic at this time of year. The trees are budding nicely won't be long before we're seeing some fantastic greenery. A couple of weeks of dry weather ahead of us as well by the looks of it
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 22, 2020 15:32:45 GMT
Absolutely beautiful walk this morning in glorious sunshine up the ravine at Dolgoch Falls. On the check list, robins,thrush,blackbirds, great tits, buzzards, kites and something very small and noisy which wouldn't stay still long enough to get a good look. Tide is out and only a few folks on the beach but the whole world and it's collective dogs have turned up on motorbikes. Most stuff here is closed apart from a couple of takeaways so hope it was worth the ride. Car park at the foot of Cadair Idris is packed, travel advice clearly not sinking in yet.
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Post by felonious on Mar 22, 2020 18:01:05 GMT
Absolutely beautiful walk this morning in glorious sunshine up the ravine at Dolgoch Falls. On the check list, robins,thrush,blackbirds, great tits, buzzards, kites and something very small and noisy which wouldn't stay still long enough to get a good look. Tide is out and only a few folks on the beach but the whole world and it's collective dogs have turned up on motorbikes. Most stuff here is closed apart from a couple of takeaways so hope it was worth the ride. Car park at the foot of Cadair Idris is packed, travel advice clearly not sinking in yet. I assume that bikers across the country are treating this as their last free weekend. I don't think I've ever seen so many out and about.
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Post by felonious on Mar 22, 2020 18:03:32 GMT
On my run today I disturbed a couple of skylarks which proceeded to climb and sing either side of the lane. Went past the most amazing flowering cherry tree. With the forecast looking good it'll probably be looking good for the next few weeks.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 22, 2020 18:05:17 GMT
Absolutely beautiful walk this morning in glorious sunshine up the ravine at Dolgoch Falls. On the check list, robins,thrush,blackbirds, great tits, buzzards, kites and something very small and noisy which wouldn't stay still long enough to get a good look. Tide is out and only a few folks on the beach but the whole world and it's collective dogs have turned up on motorbikes. Most stuff here is closed apart from a couple of takeaways so hope it was worth the ride. Car park at the foot of Cadair Idris is packed, travel advice clearly not sinking in yet. I assume that bikers across the country are treating this as their last free weekend. I don't think I've ever seen so many out and about. I suspect you're probably right. This part of the coast (amongst others) has always been a popular destination on the bikers routes.
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Post by harryburrows on Mar 22, 2020 18:37:12 GMT
Breaking news ,Wembley stadium is to be used to bake a giant lasagna to feed the population of London if the situation worsens.The undersoil heating along with the closed roof will create a massive oven . Drones will the be used to scope and deliver the lasagna to every home in the capital
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Post by felonious on Mar 22, 2020 18:43:53 GMT
Breaking news ,Wembley stadium is to be used to bake a giant lasagna to feed the population of London if the situation worsens.The undersoil heating along with the closed roof will create a massive oven . Drones will the be used to scope and deliver the lasagna to every home in the capital The guy that wrote this was on the radio yesterday
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Post by harryburrows on Mar 22, 2020 19:26:39 GMT
Breaking news ,Wembley stadium is to be used to bake a giant lasagna to feed the population of London if the situation worsens.The undersoil heating along with the closed roof will create a massive oven . Drones will the be used to scope and deliver the lasagna to every home in the capital The guy that wrote this was on the radio yesterday Yes thought it was very funny
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 23, 2020 13:59:54 GMT
Super early morning run, hard frost and lots of sunshine. Have just seen my first bumble bee of the year in the back garden.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 23, 2020 17:11:00 GMT
Another fantastic walk today for about two miles along the beach and back in glorious sunshine. Recent storms have uncovered the prehistoric petrified forest that used to occupy the area when the Irish sea was the Irish lake before the ice caps melted. Fascinating to see the old peat beds with the marks still visible from when it was cut. Apart from the obvious gulls wildlife was definitely at a minimum.
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 23, 2020 18:03:40 GMT
Another fantastic walk today for about two miles along the beach and back in glorious sunshine. Recent storms have uncovered the prehistoric petrified forest that used to occupy the area when the Irish sea was the Irish lake before the ice caps melted. Fascinating to see the old peat beds with the marks still visible from when it was cut. Apart from the obvious gulls wildlife was definitely at a minimum. Interesting stuff. I do like a petrified forest - any photos?
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Post by felonious on Mar 23, 2020 18:17:35 GMT
Super early morning run, hard frost and lots of sunshine. Have just seen my first bumble bee of the year in the back garden. Spotted my first one today as well again on the early morning run.
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Post by felonious on Mar 23, 2020 18:23:10 GMT
Forgot to say yesterday the stoat came dancing across the lawn in the morning then across the front of the house at lunchtime. The movement on these creatures is fabulous to behold.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 23, 2020 20:01:47 GMT
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 23, 2020 20:13:17 GMT
The petrified peat cuttings. Originally the sand would have to be removed (about a metre) to access the peat. Attachment Deleted
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 23, 2020 20:17:41 GMT
Another fantastic walk today for about two miles along the beach and back in glorious sunshine. Recent storms have uncovered the prehistoric petrified forest that used to occupy the area when the Irish sea was the Irish lake before the ice caps melted. Fascinating to see the old peat beds with the marks still visible from when it was cut. Apart from the obvious gulls wildlife was definitely at a minimum. Interesting stuff. I do like a petrified forest - any photos? I've put a couple up, hope they're viewable.
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 24, 2020 9:21:28 GMT
Interesting stuff. I do like a petrified forest - any photos? I've put a couple up, hope they're viewable. Cheers chuffed - very interesting.
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Post by Northy on Mar 24, 2020 13:08:04 GMT
One of my friends foraged some wild garlic and nettles for us and we are having it as a pesto tonight
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Post by chuffedstokie on Mar 24, 2020 13:34:23 GMT
One of my friends foraged some wild garlic and nettles for us and we are having it as a pesto tonight The wild garlic growing here especially in the damp atmosphere of the ravine is incredible. When it all flowers at once it's fantastic.
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Post by felonious on Mar 24, 2020 15:32:43 GMT
One of my friends foraged some wild garlic and nettles for us and we are having it as a pesto tonight Just run past a huge bank by the stream looking fantastic. Lovely bit of sun today which is why I decided to run this afternoon rather than the usual morning run. The only problem is stopping myself saying "Morning" to people
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