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  2. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Swallows have definitely been seen in Devon @Jenny_Aster so they might have been swallows. I'm excitedly waiting for my 3 pairs to come back. Every year it’s a bit earlier, last year it was 10th...
    Swallows have definitely been seen in Devon @Jenny_Aster so they might have been swallows. I'm excitedly waiting for my 3 pairs to come back. Every year it’s a bit earlier, last year it was 10th April. I’ve got a wildlife camera trained on one of the nests and following some tweaks over the...
    Swallows have definitely been seen in Devon @Jenny_Aster so they might have been swallows. I'm excitedly waiting for my 3 pairs to come back. Every year it’s a bit earlier, last year it was 10th April. I’ve got a wildlife camera trained on one...
    Swallows have definitely been seen in Devon @Jenny_Aster so they might have been swallows. I'm excitedly waiting for my 3 pairs to come back. Every year it’s a bit earlier, last year it was 10th...
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  3. Scrungee
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images

    I've seen my first 3 Brimstones of the year today all a couple of miles apart so not the same one :). I also saw a small brown job (possibly a comma) but it wouldn't let me get close enough to see...
    I've seen my first 3 Brimstones of the year today all a couple of miles apart so not the same one :). I also saw a small brown job (possibly a comma) but it wouldn't let me get close enough to see clearly. I really like your photos, im never quick enough! It was about 15°c and lovely and sunny, i...
    I've seen my first 3 Brimstones of the year today all a couple of miles apart so not the same one :). I also saw a small brown job (possibly a comma) but it wouldn't let me get close enough to see clearly. I really like your photos, im never quick...
    I've seen my first 3 Brimstones of the year today all a couple of miles apart so not the same one :). I also saw a small brown job (possibly a comma) but it wouldn't let me get close enough to see...
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  4. wiseowl
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    What Bird feeders Advice Please

    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I like the tapping info - brilliant! It's funny you saying that though - I kept calling him/her Woody,...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I like the tapping info - brilliant! It's funny you...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I...
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  5. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
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  6. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    If it's out during the day and apparently healthy she could be a mum with babies. Mum's will pop out during daylight hours for food.
    If it's out during the day and apparently healthy she could be a mum with babies. Mum's will pop out during daylight hours for food.
    If it's out during the day and apparently healthy she could be a mum with babies. Mum's will pop out during daylight hours for food.
    If it's out during the day and apparently healthy she could be a mum with babies. Mum's will pop out during daylight hours for food.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Hedgehogs and Bonfires

    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
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  9. Debs64

    Alpaca wool for birds nests

    Yes it’s an old photo of him enjoying some lettuce especially grown for him. I have moved the alpaca wool so it’s nearer the tree and shrubs I think the birds will prefer that.
    Yes it’s an old photo of him enjoying some lettuce especially grown for him. I have moved the alpaca wool so it’s nearer the tree and shrubs I think the birds will prefer that.
    Yes it’s an old photo of him enjoying some lettuce especially grown for him. I have moved the alpaca wool so it’s nearer the tree and shrubs I think the birds will prefer that.
    Yes it’s an old photo of him enjoying some lettuce especially grown for him. I have moved the alpaca wool so it’s nearer the tree and shrubs I think the birds will prefer that.
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  10. trogre

    Trail/Wildlife Camera

    My wife gave me a Spartan Eclipse for Christmas, I am very pleased with it. It has 24 mp colour images in daylight and excellent b&w images and videos at night.
    My wife gave me a Spartan Eclipse for Christmas, I am very pleased with it. It has 24 mp colour images in daylight and excellent b&w images and videos at night.
    My wife gave me a Spartan Eclipse for Christmas, I am very pleased with it. It has 24 mp colour images in daylight and excellent b&w images and videos at night.
    My wife gave me a Spartan Eclipse for Christmas, I am very pleased with it. It has 24 mp colour images in daylight and excellent b&w images and videos at night.
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  11. Fof

    Starlings

    Starlings just don't care though do they? Bath time is bath time! Love 'em. :biggrin:
    Starlings just don't care though do they? Bath time is bath time! Love 'em. :biggrin:
    Starlings just don't care though do they? Bath time is bath time! Love 'em. :biggrin:
    Starlings just don't care though do they? Bath time is bath time! Love 'em. :biggrin:
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  12. Sheal
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    Land/Water Wildlife

    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2023 ?

    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
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  14. Victoria

    Owl ID

    No worries my dear friend I've seen them so many times over the years the artist really is very goodMy name is Irina Shcherbakova. I live in Russia in Siberia, Altay region and I'm an artisan...
    No worries my dear friend I've seen them so many times over the years the artist really is very goodMy name is Irina Shcherbakova. I live in Russia in Siberia, Altay region and I'm an artisan crafter. I got an art education in an art school, then in a university, so, I'm a professional...
    No worries my dear friend I've seen them so many times over the years the artist really is very goodMy name is Irina Shcherbakova. I live in Russia in Siberia, Altay region and I'm an artisan crafter. I got an art education in an art school,...
    No worries my dear friend I've seen them so many times over the years the artist really is very goodMy name is Irina Shcherbakova. I live in Russia in Siberia, Altay region and I'm an artisan...
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  15. roders
    Like x 6

    Hedgehogs…

    Just seen this thread. What lovely photos!
    Just seen this thread. What lovely photos!
    Just seen this thread. What lovely photos!
    Just seen this thread. What lovely photos!
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  16. Will Hay
    Informative x 4

    One tough little bird is my Robin Redbreast!!

    Thought I share an update my Robin Redbreast friend still visits me and I feed him when he calls, Here are a couple of photos of the tough little guy
    Thought I share an update my Robin Redbreast friend still visits me and I feed him when he calls, Here are a couple of photos of the tough little guy
    Thought I share an update my Robin Redbreast friend still visits me and I feed him when he calls, Here are a couple of photos of the tough little guy
    Thought I share an update my Robin Redbreast friend still visits me and I feed him when he calls, Here are a couple of photos of the tough little guy
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  17. Baalmaiden
    Informative x 4

    Saw a monster this morning

    Funnily enough the most damage I have had this autumn has been from tiny snails!
    Funnily enough the most damage I have had this autumn has been from tiny snails!
    Funnily enough the most damage I have had this autumn has been from tiny snails!
    Funnily enough the most damage I have had this autumn has been from tiny snails!
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  18. pete
    Informative x 3

    Absence of spiders.

    We have loads of those indoors and when I say 'loads' there's usually dozens of them. I leave them alone as they're not doing any harm but I always wonder what they eat. If Mrs Shiney sees any...
    We have loads of those indoors and when I say 'loads' there's usually dozens of them. I leave them alone as they're not doing any harm but I always wonder what they eat. If Mrs Shiney sees any she picks them up gently and puts them outside.We also have some tiny spiders but they're almost...
    We have loads of those indoors and when I say 'loads' there's usually dozens of them. I leave them alone as they're not doing any harm but I always wonder what they eat. If Mrs Shiney sees any she picks them up gently and puts them outside.We...
    We have loads of those indoors and when I say 'loads' there's usually dozens of them. I leave them alone as they're not doing any harm but I always wonder what they eat. If Mrs Shiney sees any...
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  19. Fof
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    Poplar Hawk

    Sure is and I didn't even have my glasses on.:old::old::old:
    Sure is and I didn't even have my glasses on.:old::old::old:
    Sure is and I didn't even have my glasses on.:old::old::old:
    Sure is and I didn't even have my glasses on.:old::old::old:
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  20. Connor Rundell

    Help! Foxes ripping up the garden

    yeah, perhaps I need to install a camera and monitor them! Haha
    yeah, perhaps I need to install a camera and monitor them! Haha
    yeah, perhaps I need to install a camera and monitor them! Haha
    yeah, perhaps I need to install a camera and monitor them! Haha
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  21. Drahcir

    Asian hornets.

    How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap That Actually Works In case anyone wants a Blue Peter session :)
    How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap That Actually Works In case anyone wants a Blue Peter session :)
    How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap That Actually Works In case anyone wants a Blue Peter session :)
    How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap That Actually Works In case anyone wants a Blue Peter session :)
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  22. Gillypetunia

    Burried chicken eggs!

    I have put the odd egg out for the foxes and they do carry them off without breaking them, eggs are actually quite resistant to breaking unless they are dropped.My recent find was a furry half...
    I have put the odd egg out for the foxes and they do carry them off without breaking them, eggs are actually quite resistant to breaking unless they are dropped.My recent find was a furry half buried thing which appeared to be sprouting grass. Turned out to be a fat ball, but had me guessing...
    I have put the odd egg out for the foxes and they do carry them off without breaking them, eggs are actually quite resistant to breaking unless they are dropped.My recent find was a furry half buried thing which appeared to be sprouting grass....
    I have put the odd egg out for the foxes and they do carry them off without breaking them, eggs are actually quite resistant to breaking unless they are dropped.My recent find was a furry half...
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  23. burnie

    Forest encounter

    It was Weaselly identified if you watched the video..................half way through the vid
    It was Weaselly identified if you watched the video..................half way through the vid
    It was Weaselly identified if you watched the video..................half way through the vid
    It was Weaselly identified if you watched the video..................half way through the vid
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  24. Selleri

    I have seen Fairies... Butterfly id please!

    Thanks @strongylodon , the size and habit are spot on! In the photos they look a bit darker than my fairies and they don't seem to be that common in the North East, I need to keep on trying to...
    Thanks @strongylodon , the size and habit are spot on! In the photos they look a bit darker than my fairies and they don't seem to be that common in the North East, I need to keep on trying to take better photos.Crambus pascuella | NatureSpotI read the name first "Inlaid Glass veneer" which...
    Thanks @strongylodon , the size and habit are spot on! In the photos they look a bit darker than my fairies and they don't seem to be that common in the North East, I need to keep on trying to take better photos.Crambus pascuella |...
    Thanks @strongylodon , the size and habit are spot on! In the photos they look a bit darker than my fairies and they don't seem to be that common in the North East, I need to keep on trying to...
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  25. karaman

    IS this an imported impostor ladybird or is it OK?

    Unless it has white parts on the front of its face it is a native, Tytthaspis sedcimpunctata.
    Unless it has white parts on the front of its face it is a native, Tytthaspis sedcimpunctata.
    Unless it has white parts on the front of its face it is a native, Tytthaspis sedcimpunctata.
    Unless it has white parts on the front of its face it is a native, Tytthaspis sedcimpunctata.
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  26. Weedstoo

    Ladybirds?

    I actually saw one this morning, I wonder if its my hearing these days that means I dont know they are there anymore.:scratch:
    I actually saw one this morning, I wonder if its my hearing these days that means I dont know they are there anymore.:scratch:
    I actually saw one this morning, I wonder if its my hearing these days that means I dont know they are there anymore.:scratch:
    I actually saw one this morning, I wonder if its my hearing these days that means I dont know they are there anymore.:scratch:
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  27. groundbeetle

    Are bees affected by inorganic fertilisers?

    Within my lifetime then. The first programmers I met used to programme in machine code and later switched to assembler followed by C++.
    Within my lifetime then. The first programmers I met used to programme in machine code and later switched to assembler followed by C++.
    Within my lifetime then. The first programmers I met used to programme in machine code and later switched to assembler followed by C++.
    Within my lifetime then. The first programmers I met used to programme in machine code and later switched to assembler followed by C++.
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  28. Fof

    Blackbirds and slugs

    The black birds here do it all the time even if they eat suet pellets i've even seen them with nowt in they're beck's and wipe the grass
    The black birds here do it all the time even if they eat suet pellets i've even seen them with nowt in they're beck's and wipe the grass
    The black birds here do it all the time even if they eat suet pellets i've even seen them with nowt in they're beck's and wipe the grass
    The black birds here do it all the time even if they eat suet pellets i've even seen them with nowt in they're beck's and wipe the grass
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