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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 2, 2021 17:16:39 GMT
Not sure about this one. I'm going for reed warbler or whitethroat. View AttachmentIm gonna say Reed Warbler to be honest but not 100% |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 2, 2021 19:50:49 GMT
Waiting for steam engine to arrive and this noisy guy turned up in the distance. Bit pixellated on the zoom.  |
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Post by raythesailor on Jun 2, 2021 20:58:04 GMT
I sighted my first Butterfly in the garden today.
Nothing to do with Wild Birds I know but nice to welcome back. 😀
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 2, 2021 22:47:35 GMT
I sighted my first Butterfly in the garden today. Nothing to do with Wild Birds I know but nice to welcome back. 😀 All part of the cycle mate. Get Photographing them. Some lovely colours on some of them. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 3, 2021 21:08:33 GMT
The flashes has been quiet for about 2 weeks. That time of year though atm. The Migrants are here. Unless a really late one turns up. Lots of birds of have young now. So wont get many spectacular things at the site. Mainly due to high water levels not alot of mud so not many waders. Did get a nice Lapwing tonight tho. Also saw one of the many Herons flying past so thought you can have a photo aswell.  upload pic
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 4, 2021 7:00:44 GMT
The flashes has been quiet for about 2 weeks. That time of year though atm. The Migrants are here. Unless a really late one turns up. Lots of birds of have young now. So wont get many spectacular things at the site. Mainly due to high water levels not alot of mud so not many waders. Did get a nice Lapwing tonight tho. Also saw one of the many Herons flying past so thought you can have a photo aswell. Alsy --- you really should have an exhibition so that plenty of people can enjoy looking at your wonderful pics. Congrats! |
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Post by questionable on Jun 4, 2021 18:57:48 GMT
Remarkable pictures, outstanding in fact.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 5, 2021 15:52:19 GMT
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 5, 2021 19:51:16 GMT
Those guys sit on the fence posts occasionally watching the trains go by, if it isn't the buzzards it's a random owl, whenever that happens I've usually got the coal shovel in hand rather than my camera.
Brilliant set of pics though alsager.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 5, 2021 21:22:35 GMT
Those guys sit on the fence posts occasionally watching the trains go by, if it isn't the buzzards it's a random owl, whenever that happens I've usually got the coal shovel in hand rather than my camera. Brilliant set of pics though alsager. Cheers. Yeah they do turn up at lots of places and in random ones. There is somthing i love about Raptors. I actually went for Brown Hare but this was a good treat because the Hares were too clever for me. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 5, 2021 23:50:34 GMT
Those guys sit on the fence posts occasionally watching the trains go by, if it isn't the buzzards it's a random owl, whenever that happens I've usually got the coal shovel in hand rather than my camera. Brilliant set of pics though alsager. Cheers. Yeah they do turn up at lots of places and in random ones. There is somthing i love about Raptors. I actually went for Brown Hare but this was a good treat because the Hares were too clever for me.
Absolutely superb, Alsy. These should be getting published in wildlife mags or wwws - they're breathtaking pics. Sorry to be inexperienced as a spotter, but is this last set a kestrel? Apols to those 'in the know' if I'm way out on the ID. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 7, 2021 13:29:10 GMT
Cheers. Yeah they do turn up at lots of places and in random ones. There is somthing i love about Raptors. I actually went for Brown Hare but this was a good treat because the Hares were too clever for me.
Absolutely superb, Alsy. These should be getting published in wildlife mags or wwws - they're breathtaking pics. Sorry to be inexperienced as a spotter, but is this last set a kestrel? Apols to those 'in the know' if I'm way out on the ID. I just Gg'd 'Kestrel' and this gorgeous antique print came up - I'd love to have a copy of it, but I ran out of wall space for any more framed pictures about 30 years ago: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/916300315/common-kestrel-fine-art-print-antique?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm
So now I don't know if Alsy's pics are a kestrel or not. Or are they some sort of hawk? Or buzzard? Break radio silence, one of you, or this is going to get nasty.  |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 7, 2021 13:44:06 GMT
Those guys sit on the fence posts occasionally watching the trains go by, if it isn't the buzzards it's a random owl, whenever that happens I've usually got the coal shovel in hand rather than my camera. Brilliant set of pics though alsager. Sorted it myself - Re-read the last few posts and spotted the above bit. Then Gg'd 'buzzard' this time and these various pics came up, so I think this is the subject of Alsy's last pics, although I have to say that Alsy's are better: www.google.co.uk/search?q=buzzard&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=sjHyLJvAanOwrM%252CiPi2hOMDNH3oAM%252C |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 7, 2021 16:17:18 GMT
If anyone gets a chance have a look at the Dyfi Osprey webcams and stills. Some brilliant action with them bringing in some impressive fish. They're new cameras this year and the quality is stunning.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 7, 2021 20:16:49 GMT
Those guys sit on the fence posts occasionally watching the trains go by, if it isn't the buzzards it's a random owl, whenever that happens I've usually got the coal shovel in hand rather than my camera. Brilliant set of pics though alsager. Sorted it myself - Re-read the last few posts and spotted the above bit. Then Gg'd 'buzzard' this time and these various pics came up, so I think this is the subject of Alsy's last pics, although I have to say that Alsy's are better: www.google.co.uk/search?q=buzzard&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=sjHyLJvAanOwrM%252CiPi2hOMDNH3oAM%252CSorry for not getting back sooner. Yes its a buzzard but you gave me a great idea thanks. 3 i want to see. Montague Harrier. Goshawk and Merlin. |
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Post by questionable on Jun 7, 2021 21:12:29 GMT
We have two baby wood pigeons in a nest in the back garden, the wife asked me what should we name them??
I decided on naming them after our two children, my wife said oh how sweet and why’s that then?? to which I replied well the kids lived here rent free for years it’s only right that the two baby pigeons do also..
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 8, 2021 13:02:18 GMT
We have two baby wood pigeons in a nest in the back garden, the wife asked me what should we name them?? I decided on naming them after our two children, my wife said oh how sweet and why’s that then?? to which I replied well the kids lived here rent free for years it’s only right that the two baby pigeons do also.. Ahhhhhhh, how lovely!  For names, I'd have gone for the dynamic duo, Quez...... Huthy and Shawcross.  |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 8, 2021 13:06:51 GMT
Sorry for not getting back sooner. Yes its a buzzard but you gave me a great idea thanks. 3 i want to see. Montague Harrier. Goshawk and Merlin. That's all right, Alsy, and thank you, but (apart from Quez) I'm not speaking to any of the other rotten buggers. |
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Post by questionable on Jun 8, 2021 17:40:20 GMT
We have two baby wood pigeons in a nest in the back garden, the wife asked me what should we name them?? I decided on naming them after our two children, my wife said oh how sweet and why’s that then?? to which I replied well the kids lived here rent free for years it’s only right that the two baby pigeons do also.. Ahhhhhhh, how lovely! For names, I'd have gone for the dynamic duo, Quez...... Huthy and Shawcross. Unfortunately we lost one, found it on the lawn this morning, put it back in the nest but later found it back on the lawn dead 😪 And as we speak the second one has just fell out of the nest, no sign of mum so with gloves on I’ve gently put it back in the nest, not looking to promising but thinking the heat is affecting him/her. Second update sadly he/she didn’t make it, |
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Post by Veritas on Jun 8, 2021 19:03:20 GMT
Saw a Chough for the first time today on the cliffs of Caldey Island, two infact who flew within 10 meters of us. Unfortunately happened much too quick for me to get a snap but wonderful nonetheless.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 9, 2021 18:30:40 GMT
Saw a Chough for the first time today on the cliffs of Caldey Island, two infact who flew within 10 meters of us. Unfortunately happened much too quick for me to get a snap but wonderful nonetheless. Yes a wonderful sight. Not as common now. I saw one at South Stack Angelsey. |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jun 9, 2021 18:32:39 GMT
Ive finally done it. Managed to finally first come across and secondly photograph a bird ive been looking for well for a long time.   |
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Jun 9, 2021 19:06:19 GMT
What's happened to the price of mealworms?????????
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 9, 2021 21:05:15 GMT
What's happened to the price of mealworms????????? Have you tried a place called Garden Wildlife Direct, BJ? Mail order. They're usually a tad less expensive than other places. I've recommended them on this MB before, and some posters have started to use them & been very pleased with them. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jun 9, 2021 21:09:44 GMT
Ive finally done it. Managed to finally first come across and secondly photograph a bird ive been looking for well for a long time. Yes, excellent, but I wouldn't know what TF that one is, either. |
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Post by dirtclod on Jun 10, 2021 0:47:48 GMT
What's happened to the price of mealworms????????? I wonder if it's a result of some fool suggesting that people start eating them? (Saw a thread about that somewhere on here) |
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Jun 10, 2021 6:15:55 GMT
What's happened to the price of mealworms????????? Have you tried a place called Garden Wildlife Direct, BJ? Mail order. They're usually a tad less expensive than other places. I've recommended them on this MB before, and some posters have started to use them & been very pleased with them. Current prices Murph..... Garden wildlife direct= 5kg Dried Mealworms (Bag)£9.20 per kg £45.99 But not in stock ............ I use Maltbys.... my last order in February = 5KG WILD BIRD DRIED MEALWORMS £36.99 Sold By: Maltbys Stores Last year=£29.99 ........... now Maltbys' Stores 1904 Limited 5KG WILD BIRD DRIED MEALWORMS PREMIUM WILD BIRD FOOD Price:£54.99 (£11.00 / kg) In stock. Dispatched from and sold by Maltbys Stores. So they have gone up by £18 for 5kg since February ...50% |
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Post by questionable on Jun 10, 2021 17:06:00 GMT
I have no idea what I’ve actually just witnessed but on the A529 Market Drayton Road and there was an absolutely enormous bird, wingspan was enormous and a forked tail. It looked a little scruffy feather wise (individual feathers making up the wings as opposed to grouped together) and far, far to big for a red kite/buzzard that are very common around here. I told my wife it was a kite given it’s size and used to scare the crows off but it’s flight took it straight over our car and continued for a while then headed back. Slowed down as much as possible to get a better look but had cars behind. We’ll be heading back soon so will try and get a picture on my phone, never seen anything like it bird of prey wise in these parts. Managed to get a distance glance of a pair on the way back but to far to photo using a phone. Mystified as to what they are.
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Post by marylandstoke on Jun 13, 2021 15:22:51 GMT
Finished the game, grabbed a beer and went out to tidy up the porch. Beautiful song and the most gorgeous bluebird to sing it.
He carries on his back the blue of heaven and the rich brown of the freshly turned earth on his breast; but who has ever seen the bluest sky as blue as the bluebird's back?
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 13, 2021 17:13:53 GMT
I have no idea what I’ve actually just witnessed but on the A529 Market Drayton Road and there was an absolutely enormous bird, wingspan was enormous and a forked tail. It looked a little scruffy feather wise (individual feathers making up the wings as opposed to grouped together) and far, far to big for a red kite/buzzard that are very common around here. I told my wife it was a kite given it’s size and used to scare the crows off but it’s flight took it straight over our car and continued for a while then headed back. Slowed down as much as possible to get a better look but had cars behind. We’ll be heading back soon so will try and get a picture on my phone, never seen anything like it bird of prey wise in these parts. Managed to get a distance glance of a pair on the way back but to far to photo using a phone. Mystified as to what they are. I used to be totally convinced that the buzzard was a decent sized bird and the kite a sort of smaller cousin based solely on seeing them gliding high in the valley only to have my theory completely trashed when I saw a kite really up close and personal, much much bigger than I thought and larger than the buzzard by some margin!. Slightly different tangent, we're now inundated with gull chicks and the parent birds are more of nuisance than usual, judging by the number of smaller birds falling out of nests the carion feeders could be taking advantage. Certainly hope so. |
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For names, I'd have gone for the dynamic duo, Quez...... Huthy and Shawcross. 
