RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) Probably after small nestlings - Yes, I watched Springwatch! A couple of days ago, I heard what I thought was a heavy knock on the front door (glazed) of our flat. It turned out to be a woodpecker that had flown full tilt into the glass. Stayed, rather stunned, on our doorstep for quite a few minutes. I had not realised how big they are. Edited July 3, 2017 by Joseph_Pestell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb900f Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I was in Scotland last week end and called in at The Loch of Lowes to see the Ospreys and other wildlife . Of course with Perth just down the road I spent all day Saturday at the exhibition and a very fine show it was too. Can the experts out there confirm that in photo 2 the birds are Siskins please ? Apologies over the last photo of the Ospreys but they are obviously a fair way away. I was using a 550 zoom to get even that close. Regards Pete 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Can the experts out there confirm that in photo 2 the birds are Siskins please ? Pete They certainly look like Siskins. We used to get them in the garden when I lived in Camerton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 all it needs is a bit of 'T-cut' (I was looking for a pic of a deer, but a job to find in the last 20 years worth, so in the meantime) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) We have seen very few butterflies and not that many insects generally down here on the coast at Seaford. I think that the fairly persistent breeze we have had over much of the Spring may account for some of the low numbers. I have seen a single Comma, ditto Tortoiseshell, ditto Gatekeeper etc etc.- none staying long enough to get my camera out. This Small White did hang around for a bit. Edited July 4, 2017 by phil_sutters 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb900f Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just to add that there is a live webcam of the young Ospreys at the Loch of Lowes but you will have to be quick as they are very close to flying for the first time. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 cow parsley - April 2017 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 We had a visitor this morning, on its way home after attending a Fourth of July party in the US: We regularly see eagles, but not often this close to the house. They usually ride thermals over the industrial area on the edge of the inlet about half a mile away. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman matt Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 In amongst my raspberry canes as I was cutting them back after summer. Mum has a mob of 12 of these that show up twice a day for handouts. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) A couple of snaps from today's amble round by the beach. I hope the second one is not too 'wild' for this site. I couldn't identify the fifth beetle, It clearly wanted to keep its presence fairly well hidden. Edited July 8, 2017 by phil_sutters 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) A few from West Oz Dolphins Young Sea Lions Gull and Chick Osprey Edited July 10, 2017 by The Blue Streak 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted July 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2017 Our lavender flowering seems to have done the trick - a flurry of butterfly activity (and loads of bumble-bees of various types) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2017 going out to work at 5 this morning nearly stood on a baby hedgehog that had decided to have a nap on our door step 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2017 going out to work at 5 this morning nearly stood on a baby hedgehog that had decided to have a nap on our door step How big was this hedgehog exactly as could be a bit young to be away from its mother It maybe that it needs to be in a rescue center A chap brought us six babies this week that weren't wiend and we took them to a center For some reason I can't see the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2017 How big was this hedgehog exactly as could be a bit young to be away from its mother It maybe that it needs to be in a rescue center A chap brought us six babies this week that weren't wiend and we took them to a center For some reason I can't see the picture All I can see is a message from Photobucket saying 'Please update your account for third party hosting.', but I don't even have a Photobucket account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Seen next to the River Arun, "Beautiful Demoiselle" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted July 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2017 How big was this hedgehog exactly as could be a bit young to be away from its mother It maybe that it needs to be in a rescue center A chap brought us six babies this week that weren't wiend and we took them to a center For some reason I can't see the picture i left a note for my wife and he was still there so see took him a local wildlife centre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2017 Roughly if they are smaller than an average orange they should be looked at. If they have teeth and feeding then all well and good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted July 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2017 A charming visitor today 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagsniffer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Saw this chap the other day. I'm not great with butterflies but think it's a Comma? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagsniffer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Bumped into this rather soggy looking fella as I was coming out of an HV switch room at work. Reckon I could have stroked him he was that game. not that I'd risk it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Saw a Darwin Award winning version of one of those on the A9 on Sunday Edited July 18, 2017 by shortliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) image.jpg Bumped into this rather soggy looking fella as I was coming out of an HV switch room at work. Reckon I could have stroked him he was that game. not that I'd risk it! I must say your UK foxes, even when wet and bedraggled look a darn sight healthier than some of the ones I've seen floating around in Oz, Mangy looking things usually, especially as you get a bit further out from the coast. Because they are an introduced pest and cause havoc with native wildlife like Numbats and quolls they are generally shot on sight or baited by the Parks and wildlife. (Although introduced rabbits, rats and cats probably create more havoc !) I do have a bit of a soft spot for them (foxes), I don't really know why Edited July 18, 2017 by The Blue Streak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Some more Birds from Oz Tern Gull (?)Chick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted July 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) An immature Common Darter perched on a gladiolus bud This was a rather more distant shot taken earlier this year Edited July 19, 2017 by phil_sutters 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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