SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 18, 2020 Red kites, Badgers, Owls, Hedgehogs, and numerus other animals I love getting close to them volunteering for Oak & Furrows Wildlife Rescue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 18, 2020 and thanks to your vote and other brexiteers you will be getting even closer to these animals https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/17/us-chickens-literally-sitting-in-each-others-waste-says-rspca-brexit must make you proud to be a brexiteer Farage and Johnson supporting fox hunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 18, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 19:20, Herman said: Insect lovers will like this creature, the Giant Wood Wasp.One was flying around me today. It freaked me out when I first saw one a few years ago but after some research found out they were harmless. Round here they are sometimes known as stick hornets because of the sting like tube. As we know they are not. When I was working in la la land the usa, my co workers called every thing that buzzed around them hornets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, SwindonCanary said: Red kites, Badgers, Owls, Hedgehogs, and numerus other animals I love getting close to them volunteering for Oak & Furrows Wildlife Rescue Good on you Swindon.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,764 Posted August 20, 2020 My enjoyment of nature is being tested with the return of starlings in my roof. Noisy little scumbags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 20, 2020 Mrs Shrimp does not like them either..she says they are greedy thugs. The plummage of the Starling in good light is stunning. The iridescent colours are wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,764 Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, SHRIMPER said: Mrs Shrimp does not like them either..she says they are greedy thugs. The plummage of the Starling in good light is stunning. The iridescent colours are wonderful. They were great at clearing the plague of caterpillars off the hedge, but when they are tap dancing on the rafters at 4 in the morning they become a bit of a nuisance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Herman said: They were great at clearing the plague of caterpillars off the hedge, but when they are tap dancing on the rafters at 4 in the morning they become a bit of a nuisance. Just tell yourself that it is Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers on the roof tap dancing.🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,207 Posted August 23, 2020 Lots of bats flying round Mulbarton last night. That was pretty cool to watch. They're a bit quick to take pictures tho! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted August 26, 2020 This is on road 635 in the Westfjörds The little black thing in the middle is an Arctic Fox. There is a culvert under the road he goes and hides in. I managed to get this picture when he came out, then he ran back in his culvert, so I left him in peace I didn´t know they could get this black? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 26, 2020 On 23/08/2020 at 16:41, The Raptor said: Lots of bats flying round Mulbarton last night. That was pretty cool to watch. They're a bit quick to take pictures tho! I'm releasing bats for Oak & Forrows my main problem with that is I've got to release them where they were found. I can travel for miles going to some of the places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted August 28, 2020 Do you use a Batmobile? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) VIDEO-2020-04-17-14-06-10.mp4 Edited August 29, 2020 by SHRIMPER 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 29, 2020 Did not see this weaver bird myself but did see quite a few in Costa Rica. If to get a chance to go, do not miss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,764 Posted August 29, 2020 I've got some loose buttons it could do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, SHRIMPER said: VIDEO-2020-04-17-14-06-10.mp4 5.03 MB · 0 downloads He can darn my socks when he’s finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, SHRIMPER said: Did not see this weaver bird myself but did see quite a few in Costa Rica. If to get a chance to go, do not miss it. My one and only effort at a Quetzal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 29, 2020 These bats actualy make a shelter for themselves when it rain. This was Costa Rica again, and when it rain it rains. The two crocs came right up to my canoe which was a bit unsettling. Round the next bend in the river three guys were in the water fishing...crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 29, 2020 Wish I had taken this gem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted August 30, 2020 On 29/08/2020 at 13:55, SHRIMPER said: These bats actualy make a shelter for themselves when it rain. This was Costa Rica again, and when it rain it rains. The two crocs came right up to my canoe which was a bit unsettling. Round the next bend in the river three guys were in the water fishing...crazy. Those crocs look....hungry 😬 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted August 31, 2020 9 hours ago, How I Wrote Elastic Man said: Those crocs look....hungry 😬 We were in a double canoe and the guide we had patted one of them on the head. It was these guys that in my way of thinking were crazy. The guide said that every year one or two of them a taken. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 3, 2020 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300139?fbclid=IwAR2STwjs_xdE0zf8Ty9G1qnEghWj8VAhHT000kNFqmjFS-si8uRVzjLSXYA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,764 Posted September 13, 2020 An interesting story. Although my Spanish is limited I think I know what they are saying. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/13/killer-whales-launch-orchestrated-attacks-on-sailing-boats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 29, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54342198 Bearded vulture spotted in Norfolk, 8ft wingspan, keep you’re eyes peeled! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, Van wink said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54342198 Bearded vulture spotted in Norfolk, 8ft wingspan, keep you’re eyes peeled! Are they migrating for the winter? They aren't a bird normally in Norfolk are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Are they migrating for the winter? They aren't a bird normally in Norfolk are they? 14 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Are they migrating for the winter? They aren't a bird normally in Norfolk are they? Nope, it appears this one has been up in the Peak District. Alpine birds normally I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,207 Posted September 29, 2020 Wow crazy. Shes definitely lost. Likes mountains yet comes to the flattest country! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted September 30, 2020 I recken it came on holiday to Norfolk and was looking for Beacon Hill our highest point. You can see for yards from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, SHRIMPER said: I recken it came on holiday to Norfolk and was looking for Beacon Hill our highest point. You can see for yards from there. Are the World Absailing Championships still held there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
