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

    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap when he was furtling around to get at whatever was in behind the horseshoe, but he shifted to the...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap when he was furtling around to get at whatever was...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap...
    Lap 3.JPG Dunlin 1.JPG canada 1.JPG Greylag 4.JPG Guillemots (9).JPG Guillemots (8).JPG
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 21 22 23
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    fairygirl
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  3. 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...
    wiseowl, Jan 17, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    fairygirl
    Mar 17, 2024
  4. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Land /Water Wildlife 2024

    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
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    wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024 ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Apr 20, 2024 at 4:49 PM
  5. Spruce
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    Like x 3

    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    I was so happy last night as it was the first night this year that a swallow roosted in our nest in the carport. I was then ecstatic this morning when I saw quite a few pairs swooping around our...
    I was so happy last night as it was the first night this year that a swallow roosted in our nest in the carport. I was then ecstatic this morning when I saw quite a few pairs swooping around our drive and a pair flew into our porch and perched on last years ‘bat’ nest. They’ve been in and out...
    I was so happy last night as it was the first night this year that a swallow roosted in our nest in the carport. I was then ecstatic this morning when I saw quite a few pairs swooping around our drive and a pair flew into our porch and perched...
    I was so happy last night as it was the first night this year that a swallow roosted in our nest in the carport. I was then ecstatic this morning when I saw quite a few pairs swooping around our...
    House Martin 1.JPG swift.JPG swallow 2.JPG IMG_3868.jpeg
    Spruce, Apr 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    CatDouch
    Apr 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  6. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Agree x 5

    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:
    wiseowl, Nov 3, 2018
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    ARMANDII
    Nov 10, 2019
  7. Scrungee
    Sticky

    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images

    I hope i was right
    I hope i was right
    I hope i was right
    I hope i was right
    Scrungee, Feb 24, 2021 ... 16 17 18
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    Jiffy
    Apr 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM
  8. Spruce
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    Like x 10

    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    I seem to be rat free again! Apparently my neighbour had set up a new bird feeder just the other side of our fence and bird food was dropping on the floor which attracted rats. She’s now removed...
    I seem to be rat free again! Apparently my neighbour had set up a new bird feeder just the other side of our fence and bird food was dropping on the floor which attracted rats. She’s now removed it and I’ve put my hedgehog feeding station back out, my camera hasn’t shown any rats for the last...
    I seem to be rat free again! Apparently my neighbour had set up a new bird feeder just the other side of our fence and bird food was dropping on the floor which attracted rats. She’s now removed it and I’ve put my hedgehog feeding station back...
    I seem to be rat free again! Apparently my neighbour had set up a new bird feeder just the other side of our fence and bird food was dropping on the floor which attracted rats. She’s now removed...
    Spruce, Dec 3, 2013 ... 12 13 14
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    CatDouch
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  10. Spruce

    £££ Price of bird food £££

    Just having a bit of Spice in their life, I guess:heehee::heehee::D
    Just having a bit of Spice in their life, I guess:heehee::heehee::D
    Just having a bit of Spice in their life, I guess:heehee::heehee::D
    Just having a bit of Spice in their life, I guess:heehee::heehee::D
    Spruce, Dec 17, 2011 ... 2 3
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    ARMANDII
    Feb 1, 2012
  11. Jungle Jane

    Your current tenants of your nest boxes 2022

    Sparrows are very noisy so you can keep them sheal
    Sparrows are very noisy so you can keep them sheal
    Sparrows are very noisy so you can keep them sheal
    Sparrows are very noisy so you can keep them sheal
    Jungle Jane, Apr 25, 2022
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    JWK
    Apr 26, 2022
  12. Gogs

    Young Swallow Rescue

    It often happen in spring to find a young bird lying under a tree or not too far away from it. It may be a first flying attempt gone wrong. The parents encourage the little ones to leave the nest...
    It often happen in spring to find a young bird lying under a tree or not too far away from it. It may be a first flying attempt gone wrong. The parents encourage the little ones to leave the nest in order to follow them, but, very often, the first flights end up in a fall. The parents are...
    It often happen in spring to find a young bird lying under a tree or not too far away from it. It may be a first flying attempt gone wrong. The parents encourage the little ones to leave the nest in order to follow them, but, very often, the...
    It often happen in spring to find a young bird lying under a tree or not too far away from it. It may be a first flying attempt gone wrong. The parents encourage the little ones to leave the nest...
    Gogs, Aug 12, 2011
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    miraflores
    Aug 12, 2011
  13. rosa

    Young Foal

    Now, rosa, Sweetie, that is a darling and a half ... I want one and I'm not a horse person ... are you going to do a painting?
    Now, rosa, Sweetie, that is a darling and a half ... I want one and I'm not a horse person ... are you going to do a painting?
    Now, rosa, Sweetie, that is a darling and a half ... I want one and I'm not a horse person ... are you going to do a painting?
    Now, rosa, Sweetie, that is a darling and a half ... I want one and I'm not a horse person ... are you going to do a painting?
    rosa, Oct 3, 2007
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    Victoria
    Oct 3, 2007
  14. strongylodon

    Young Caesalpinias

    I lost my crista-galli last winter, both of them. As for the caesalpinia, so the secret is to keep them growing through the winter. ;) Didn't notice they were in the wildlife section.
    I lost my crista-galli last winter, both of them. As for the caesalpinia, so the secret is to keep them growing through the winter. ;) Didn't notice they were in the wildlife section.
    I lost my crista-galli last winter, both of them. As for the caesalpinia, so the secret is to keep them growing through the winter. ;) Didn't notice they were in the wildlife section.
    I lost my crista-galli last winter, both of them. As for the caesalpinia, so the secret is to keep them growing through the winter. ;) Didn't notice they were in the wildlife section.
    strongylodon, Jul 11, 2006
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    pete
    Jul 11, 2006
  15. Lolimac

    young blackbird being terrorised !!!

    There's a lake at work where I go for a stroll at lunchtime and have been watching the waterfowl bringing up their young. There is a definate pecking order, the mallards are at the top with a gang...
    There's a lake at work where I go for a stroll at lunchtime and have been watching the waterfowl bringing up their young. There is a definate pecking order, the mallards are at the top with a gang of chav chicks that terrorise the coots and their chicks. The coots dive under the water to escape...
    There's a lake at work where I go for a stroll at lunchtime and have been watching the waterfowl bringing up their young. There is a definate pecking order, the mallards are at the top with a gang of chav chicks that terrorise the coots and their...
    There's a lake at work where I go for a stroll at lunchtime and have been watching the waterfowl bringing up their young. There is a definate pecking order, the mallards are at the top with a gang...
    Lolimac, Jun 17, 2011
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    JWK
    Jun 17, 2011
  16. pip
    Like x 7

    Young blackbird

    Loverly picture pip.
    Loverly picture pip.
    Loverly picture pip.
    Loverly picture pip.
    pip, Jun 23, 2011
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    capney
    Jun 23, 2011
  17. SimonZ

    Yelow bird

    Lovely!
    Lovely!
    Lovely!
    Lovely!
    SimonZ, Jun 30, 2020
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    SimonZ
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  18. Jenny namaste

    YAY!! JUST HEARD A CUCKOO !!

    Fantastic pic HsuH. :)
    Fantastic pic HsuH. :)
    Fantastic pic HsuH. :)
    Fantastic pic HsuH. :)
    Jenny namaste, Apr 25, 2013 ... 2
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    Fern4
    May 27, 2013
  19. Rustler
    Like x 3

    Wrens

    We've got at least 2 nests with chicks atm that I know of. Never fails to amaze me the loud alarm call the adults can make, coming from such a wee body! Fingers crossed our 2 cats only set off...
    We've got at least 2 nests with chicks atm that I know of. Never fails to amaze me the loud alarm call the adults can make, coming from such a wee body! Fingers crossed our 2 cats only set off alarms and don't cause any permanent damage.
    We've got at least 2 nests with chicks atm that I know of. Never fails to amaze me the loud alarm call the adults can make, coming from such a wee body! Fingers crossed our 2 cats only set off alarms and don't cause any permanent damage.
    We've got at least 2 nests with chicks atm that I know of. Never fails to amaze me the loud alarm call the adults can make, coming from such a wee body! Fingers crossed our 2 cats only set off...
    Rustler, Jul 20, 2016
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    silu
    Jul 20, 2016
  20. mazambo

    Worn out bee?

    I only recently found out that active bees in the summer will actually have a sleep on a leaf during the day and also overnight.13 Things you Didn't Know About The Bumble Bee
    I only recently found out that active bees in the summer will actually have a sleep on a leaf during the day and also overnight.13 Things you Didn't Know About The Bumble Bee
    I only recently found out that active bees in the summer will actually have a sleep on a leaf during the day and also overnight.13 Things you Didn't Know About The Bumble Bee
    I only recently found out that active bees in the summer will actually have a sleep on a leaf during the day and also overnight.13 Things you Didn't Know About The Bumble Bee
    mazambo, Jun 15, 2019
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    Scudo
    Nov 21, 2019
  21. wiseowl

    Woos Foxs Update

    I'll share my corned beef any day with him ...
    I'll share my corned beef any day with him ...
    I'll share my corned beef any day with him ...
    I'll share my corned beef any day with him ...
    wiseowl, Jan 19, 2008 ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jan 20, 2008
  22. wiseowl

    Woos Foxes

    had a feeling she might just do that, foxes i guess could give her a nasty bite, was watching a program on discovery all wild foxes are the ultimate supreme hunters for food, it was amazing how...
    had a feeling she might just do that, foxes i guess could give her a nasty bite, was watching a program on discovery all wild foxes are the ultimate supreme hunters for food, it was amazing how the fox can jump and catch their prey, very interesting programme.
    had a feeling she might just do that, foxes i guess could give her a nasty bite, was watching a program on discovery all wild foxes are the ultimate supreme hunters for food, it was amazing how the fox can jump and catch their prey, very...
    had a feeling she might just do that, foxes i guess could give her a nasty bite, was watching a program on discovery all wild foxes are the ultimate supreme hunters for food, it was amazing how...
    wiseowl, Jun 20, 2007
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    rosa
    Jun 21, 2007
  23. wiseowl

    Woos By The River Bank

    Another great shot!
    Another great shot!
    Another great shot!
    Another great shot!
    wiseowl, May 22, 2010 ... 2 3
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    Penny in Ontario
    Jun 21, 2010
  24. wiseowl
    Like x 6

    Woos Butterflys

    Good job it was a Meadow Brown then this time Tony:snork:;)
    Good job it was a Meadow Brown then this time Tony:snork:;)
    Good job it was a Meadow Brown then this time Tony:snork:;)
    Good job it was a Meadow Brown then this time Tony:snork:;)
    wiseowl, Jul 17, 2012
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    Phil A
    Aug 8, 2012
  25. miraflores
    Like x 7

    wooow

    I'll go out & try to catch one for you:snork:
    I'll go out & try to catch one for you:snork:
    I'll go out & try to catch one for you:snork:
    I'll go out & try to catch one for you:snork:
    miraflores, Sep 18, 2012
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    Phil A
    Sep 22, 2012
  26. Beckie76
    Like x 6

    Woody was on the nuts!

    Great catch, Becky :yay: In my previous garden we had a woodpecker visiting regularly and it was wonderful. The only time I questioned his timing was early one morning when he mistook the aerial for a...
    Great catch, Becky :yay: In my previous garden we had a woodpecker visiting regularly and it was wonderful. The only time I questioned his timing was early one morning when he mistook the aerial for a tree - the noise of the vibration through the house was startling, to say the least :heehee:
    Great catch, Becky :yay: In my previous garden we had a woodpecker visiting regularly and it was wonderful. The only time I questioned his timing was early one morning when he mistook the aerial for a tree - the noise of the vibration through the...
    Great catch, Becky :yay: In my previous garden we had a woodpecker visiting regularly and it was wonderful. The only time I questioned his timing was early one morning when he mistook the aerial for a...
    Beckie76, Apr 12, 2015
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    "M"
    Apr 12, 2015
  27. Palustris

    Woodpecker1

    For those of you down south, there are green woodpeckers around at the Gardens of the Rose, in Chiswell Green. We frequently saw them flying in and out of the big lime trees there. Their flight...
    For those of you down south, there are green woodpeckers around at the Gardens of the Rose, in Chiswell Green. We frequently saw them flying in and out of the big lime trees there. Their flight is so distinctive...... No chance of a photo though, unfortunately :(
    For those of you down south, there are green woodpeckers around at the Gardens of the Rose, in Chiswell Green. We frequently saw them flying in and out of the big lime trees there. Their flight is so distinctive...... No chance of a photo...
    For those of you down south, there are green woodpeckers around at the Gardens of the Rose, in Chiswell Green. We frequently saw them flying in and out of the big lime trees there. Their flight...
    Palustris, Nov 24, 2006 ... 2
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    UsedtobeDendy
    Nov 25, 2006
  28. Palustris

    Woodpecker.

    Now would I! :D :D
    Now would I! :D :D
    Now would I! :D :D
    Now would I! :D :D
    Palustris, Dec 20, 2006
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    Fran
    Dec 21, 2006
  29. Phil A

    Woodlouse Names

    cheesy bob or wood louse.
    cheesy bob or wood louse.
    cheesy bob or wood louse.
    cheesy bob or wood louse.
    Phil A, Oct 14, 2011
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    JWK
    Oct 15, 2011
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