Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted October 15, 2020 Thankfully the bird was seen over Beachy Head attempting to cross over to France earlier today. Hopefully he has made it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted October 15, 2020 Never seen so many swans in one place along the Wensum between the football ground and Foundry Bridge, 30 or more in the same place at the same time. Very few cygnets, but some pairs had two broods last year. Also seems to be a very good year for fungi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted October 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: Thankfully the bird was seen over Beachy Head attempting to cross over to France earlier today. Hopefully he has made it. I saw this earlier. There is a longer version on the Mail's website if you want to see it. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8838273/Plucky-magpie-tries-chase-away-bearded-vulture-massive-bird-just-ignores-it.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted October 15, 2020 Yep, she's going home. Bon voyage. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted October 15, 2020 Jeez! The difference in size 😮 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Heard on the Today programme this morning. I'm guessing a lot of you like a country walk so this may be for you. Slow ways are looking for volunteers to check out maps the are producing for slower, more scenic routes around the country. https://slowways.uk/ Edited October 16, 2020 by Herman added link 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,208 Posted October 16, 2020 Now it appears Vigo the vulture has gone home what unusual creature would you like to see next? I reckon a Bear just wandering round Norwich would be cool. That gets my vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, The Raptor said: Now it appears Vigo the vulture has gone home what unusual creature would you like to see next? I reckon a Bear just wandering round Norwich would be cool. That gets my vote! Eurasian Lynx? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,208 Posted October 17, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54583461 Perhaps not as exciting looking as a vulture but still cool. What is it about Norfolk that attracts random birds I wander! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted October 17, 2020 Have a look at the BBC local news Norfolk site - first sighting of the Rufous Bush Chat in the UK for over 40 years at Stiffkey. Even rarer than the Lesser Spotted Cantwell! The place is swarming with twitchers - social distancing, I don't think so! Good on em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 18, 2020 I was out on a mates boat last weekend, sunday, flat calm and weak tides, not ideal for Bass Angling , lack of Silver beauties was made up for by literally dozens of Dolphins and Minke Whales, breaching all around us for well over an hour. Baitballs of Spratt were breaking the surface in regular intervals, then to top it all a Bluefin Tuna leapt out of the water only 30 metres away, all while I eat sausages, scrambled egg and fried new spuds drinking a cup of Tea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted October 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: I was out on a mates boat last weekend, sunday, flat calm and weak tides, not ideal for Bass Angling , lack of Silver beauties was made up for by literally dozens of Dolphins and Minke Whales, breaching all around us for well over an hour. Baitballs of Spratt were breaking the surface in regular intervals, then to top it all a Bluefin Tuna leapt out of the water only 30 metres away, all while I eat sausages, scrambled egg and fried new spuds drinking a cup of Tea. Not on Wroxham Broad then?😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, ricardo said: Not on Wroxham Broad then?😁 Neatishead Shoals as it happens. No , about a mile offshore, maybe a bit less, south of Union Hall in the Peoples Republic of Cork. Best bit was that lots of Tourist packed Whale watching boats tore past us several times looking for sightings, they should have switched off the engines and sat tight...let nature come to them. I see many otters, kingfisher, dippers etc when I'm I'm Angling on the local Spate River, The Ilen, by just keeping quiet and still. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted October 20, 2020 https://mobile.twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1318545094274912258?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet At 13:37 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 23, 2020 Another one for Herman. Not one of my pictures Herm but I still get out with the Nikon now and again. This one was taken at Snetts a few days ago. Fascinating watching them do their stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted October 23, 2020 It's even in the shape of a bird. 😃 Are there any raptors waiting to pick them off or are they free and easy to do their display? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted October 23, 2020 How do you get rid of pigeons from a shed without resorting to extreme violence? They've found a nice spot to build an ever increasing family but they are filthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Herman said: How do you get rid of pigeons from a shed without resorting to extreme violence? They've found a nice spot to build an ever increasing family but they are filthy. Cats are quite helpful 😀. This device might do the trick. https://pigeon-deterrent.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDurURhFT69-Nyd-AQGftn5BfiIR1dwZti2cCUMwd_DjZYm9f6y_ZARoC4uEQAvD_BwE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Herman said: It's even in the shape of a bird. 😃 Are there any raptors waiting to pick them off or are they free and easy to do their display? Pair of Perigrins are always in the area and I think they inhabit the Hunstanton area. Do not know if they are the same pair that take up residence on the old pier amusment arcade from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,208 Posted October 26, 2020 A massive rat run in front of me earlier when I was out running. Looked like it was at least a foot long. Scared the hell out of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted October 26, 2020 One for Herman. I took this off the coast of China just before the Olympics were held there. Sunset on the Sea of China. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,208 Posted October 30, 2020 Vigo the vulture probably spotted in France. https://www.birdguides.com/news/probable-sightings-of-vigo-the-bearded-vulture-in-france/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 2, 2020 Wales save the day. Now we should all try to save them. I have seen very many real ones and there is not a finer sight in the world. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54780430 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted November 15, 2020 Thought you might like this Shrimper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 15, 2020 Thanks Herman. Its a great sight to see. We had planed to go to Denmark earlier this year but covid (and other things got in the way). I worked with some Danes in 2000 in France and they were the best bunch of guys I have ever worked with. They had a great hatred of the Germans and as we were working with the German military there was a few tricky moments. We were also working with the French forces including the Legion who were also great guys. One of the legion guys came from leeds and was a leeds united supporter. Funny story.... The Spanish guys would not drink French wine and the French and the Italians would not drink Spanish wine. They each, eccept the French had their own wine brought in by the truck load. Happy days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted November 15, 2020 This time last Sunday I was walking through Felbrigg Great woods when I spotted what appeared to be a Toucan in the distance --- As I got closer I realised it was a Blackbird eating a banana. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted November 19, 2020 Five White tailed Sea Eagles have hatched , fledged and made it through to mid November this year in Ireland, the closest one to me is in a place called Glengarriff and is doing very well, has been spotted feeding many times lately. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) I knew those turbines were a danger to wildlife. Edited November 29, 2020 by SHRIMPER 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted December 29, 2020 Made me smile. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
