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  2. Spruce
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    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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  3. Scrungee
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    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
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  4. 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:
    wiseowl, Nov 3, 2018
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    ARMANDII
    Nov 10, 2019
  5. Spruce
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    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
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    Land /Water Wildlife 2024

    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Red Squirrels, Brownsea Island.
    Frog 1.JPG Screenshot_20220625-134604_Chrome.jpg common 1#.JPG common 2.JPG 18E4694B-51F3-4A93-BAF9-ADFF282AB8F5.jpeg Screenshot_20220625-134556_Chrome.jpg
    wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024 ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Apr 20, 2024 at 4:49 PM
  7. 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
  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
    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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    strongylodon
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  10. Gogs
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    " Black Squirrels."

    Yes this is the Rogue Black Squirrel which is a cross of the grey. They are more dominant and agressive than the grey. My son is at Anglian Ruskin Uni., and his Proffessor is doing a study on...
    Yes this is the Rogue Black Squirrel which is a cross of the grey. They are more dominant and agressive than the grey. My son is at Anglian Ruskin Uni., and his Proffessor is doing a study on them. Below is the clip he sent me a few years back. BBC News - Black squirrels' slow scamper to...
    Yes this is the Rogue Black Squirrel which is a cross of the grey. They are more dominant and agressive than the grey. My son is at Anglian Ruskin Uni., and his Proffessor is doing a study on them. Below is the clip he sent me a few years back. ...
    Yes this is the Rogue Black Squirrel which is a cross of the grey. They are more dominant and agressive than the grey. My son is at Anglian Ruskin Uni., and his Proffessor is doing a study on...
    Gogs, Jan 8, 2012 ... 2
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    landimad
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  11. Bilbo675
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    "Spring" Sunshine Brings Out the Insects

    Saw my first bumblebee today. I bought a skimmia japonica rubella and it was on the flowers. It was very nice to see it buzzing about. :)
    Saw my first bumblebee today. I bought a skimmia japonica rubella and it was on the flowers. It was very nice to see it buzzing about. :)
    Saw my first bumblebee today. I bought a skimmia japonica rubella and it was on the flowers. It was very nice to see it buzzing about. :)
    Saw my first bumblebee today. I bought a skimmia japonica rubella and it was on the flowers. It was very nice to see it buzzing about. :)
    Bilbo675, Mar 2, 2013
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    Fern4
    Apr 14, 2013
  12. miraflores

    "The Wind Beneath My Wings"

    looks very right...thank you terrier
    looks very right...thank you terrier
    looks very right...thank you terrier
    looks very right...thank you terrier
    miraflores, Oct 13, 2007
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    miraflores
    Oct 31, 2007
  13. strongylodon

    'Farne' tastic place

    Thanks strongy and rosa - off to have a look!
    Thanks strongy and rosa - off to have a look!
    Thanks strongy and rosa - off to have a look!
    Thanks strongy and rosa - off to have a look!
    strongylodon, Jul 29, 2007 ... 2 3
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    JarBax
    Aug 12, 2007
  14. kevinm
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    'Mister Dove'

    So cute.
    So cute.
    So cute.
    So cute.
    kevinm, Oct 16, 2011
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    Penny in Ontario
    Oct 17, 2011
  15. Blueroses

    'Woodies' nesting in August ??

    My own cat is getting older and not as agile as he was. I dont think he would get up there, but next door's is a young cat and has no such challenges. k-l
    My own cat is getting older and not as agile as he was. I dont think he would get up there, but next door's is a young cat and has no such challenges. k-l
    My own cat is getting older and not as agile as he was. I dont think he would get up there, but next door's is a young cat and has no such challenges. k-l
    My own cat is getting older and not as agile as he was. I dont think he would get up there, but next door's is a young cat and has no such challenges. k-l
    Blueroses, Aug 4, 2010
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    Blueroses
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  16. martin-f

    (BBC One) - Spy in the Wild - Episode 1

    I caught a part of it (will watch the whole thing when I have time) and it was amazing filming. I first saw the robot animal cameras the night before featured on The One Show so I knew what to...
    I caught a part of it (will watch the whole thing when I have time) and it was amazing filming. I first saw the robot animal cameras the night before featured on The One Show so I knew what to expect.Captivating viewing :dbgrtmb:
    I caught a part of it (will watch the whole thing when I have time) and it was amazing filming. I first saw the robot animal cameras the night before featured on The One Show so I knew what to expect.Captivating viewing :dbgrtmb:
    I caught a part of it (will watch the whole thing when I have time) and it was amazing filming. I first saw the robot animal cameras the night before featured on The One Show so I knew what to...
    martin-f, Jan 14, 2017
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    "M"
    Jan 14, 2017
  17. Liz

    ...And what we found in the road...

    nice one liz its lovely to see children involved in preserving our wildlife, i bet your harry feels so proud of himself. well done from rosa
    nice one liz its lovely to see children involved in preserving our wildlife, i bet your harry feels so proud of himself. well done from rosa
    nice one liz its lovely to see children involved in preserving our wildlife, i bet your harry feels so proud of himself. well done from rosa
    nice one liz its lovely to see children involved in preserving our wildlife, i bet your harry feels so proud of himself. well done from rosa
    Liz, Jul 2, 2006
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    rosa
    Jul 4, 2006
  18. Logan

    10 EASY Tips to HELP WILDLIFE

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    Logan
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  19. BeeHappy
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    10 of the best wildlife days out

    How wonderful!!! :thumbsup:
    How wonderful!!! :thumbsup:
    How wonderful!!! :thumbsup:
    How wonderful!!! :thumbsup:
    BeeHappy, Oct 21, 2017
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    "M"
    Oct 21, 2017
  20. miraflores

    140 years and still going strong...

    Amazing animals. Thanks for the post Miraflores. Interesting slant on why dinosaurs may have died out. So if I can just get over this stress problem, I may just be able to see in the next century!
    Amazing animals. Thanks for the post Miraflores. Interesting slant on why dinosaurs may have died out. So if I can just get over this stress problem, I may just be able to see in the next century!
    Amazing animals. Thanks for the post Miraflores. Interesting slant on why dinosaurs may have died out. So if I can just get over this stress problem, I may just be able to see in the next century!
    Amazing animals. Thanks for the post Miraflores. Interesting slant on why dinosaurs may have died out. So if I can just get over this stress problem, I may just be able to see in the next century!
    miraflores, Jun 28, 2008
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    terrier
    Jun 29, 2008
  21. Kandy
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    1st Spring Lambs

    I always thing "covering" is a lovely polite term that can be used anytime. Far better than any of the words I have in my vocabulary :biggrin:
    I always thing "covering" is a lovely polite term that can be used anytime. Far better than any of the words I have in my vocabulary :biggrin:
    I always thing "covering" is a lovely polite term that can be used anytime. Far better than any of the words I have in my vocabulary :biggrin:
    I always thing "covering" is a lovely polite term that can be used anytime. Far better than any of the words I have in my vocabulary :biggrin:
    Kandy, Feb 5, 2018
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    HarryS
    Feb 5, 2018
  22. Logan

    20 ways to attract wildlife into your garden/ backyard

    I'm a lazy gardener. I'm afraid I don't have quite the same level of enthusiasm as many on this forum. But as it happens that seems to work well for me, because all the effort I do put in (and...
    I'm a lazy gardener. I'm afraid I don't have quite the same level of enthusiasm as many on this forum. But as it happens that seems to work well for me, because all the effort I do put in (and despite being a lazy gardener, I do put quite a lot of effort in) is all about creating what I think of...
    I'm a lazy gardener. I'm afraid I don't have quite the same level of enthusiasm as many on this forum. But as it happens that seems to work well for me, because all the effort I do put in (and despite being a lazy gardener, I do put quite a lot...
    I'm a lazy gardener. I'm afraid I don't have quite the same level of enthusiasm as many on this forum. But as it happens that seems to work well for me, because all the effort I do put in (and...
    Logan, Jul 27, 2022
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    Clueless 1 v2
    Aug 5, 2022
  23. Dan Dollin
    Like x 14

    2011 Hedgehogs

    oh Hans don't talk to me about hedgehog droppings, Freddy our little chihuahua dog had a good old roll around in one yesterday morning :wallbanging: being such a little guy he really made that poo go a hell of...
    oh Hans don't talk to me about hedgehog droppings, Freddy our little chihuahua dog had a good old roll around in one yesterday morning :wallbanging: being such a little guy he really made that poo go a hell of a long loooong way...covered from head to toe so he was :eeew:
    oh Hans don't talk to me about hedgehog droppings, Freddy our little chihuahua dog had a good old roll around in one yesterday morning :wallbanging: being such a little guy he really made that poo go a hell of a long loooong way...covered from head to toe so...
    oh Hans don't talk to me about hedgehog droppings, Freddy our little chihuahua dog had a good old roll around in one yesterday morning :wallbanging: being such a little guy he really made that poo go a hell of...
    Dan Dollin, Mar 9, 2013
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    honeybunny
    Apr 27, 2013
  24. wiseowl
    Like x 7

    2017 BUTTERFLY & MOTHS IMAGES

    Lots of Butterflies on the Ivy flowers.:blue thumb:
    Lots of Butterflies on the Ivy flowers.:blue thumb:
    Lots of Butterflies on the Ivy flowers.:blue thumb:
    Lots of Butterflies on the Ivy flowers.:blue thumb:
    T.JPG BB.JPG P1230769.JPG Peacock best.JPG Capture.JPG Best2.jpg
    wiseowl, Mar 9, 2017 ... 4 5 6
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    strongylodon
    Oct 3, 2017
  25. wiseowl
    Like x 8

    2018 BUTTERFLY & MOTHS IMAGES

    CLOSEDNEW THREAD. HERE
    CLOSEDNEW THREAD. HERE
    CLOSEDNEW THREAD. HERE
    CLOSEDNEW THREAD. HERE
    wiseowl, Apr 5, 2018 ... 6 7 8
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    Marley Farley
    Feb 18, 2019
  26. Marley Farley

    2019 BUTTERFLY and MOTH IMAGES..

    Green-veined WhitesSpeckled WoodOrange TipsThe Male wasn't settled, but flying around the female when I took this one at 1/2,500? secPeacock
    Green-veined WhitesSpeckled WoodOrange TipsThe Male wasn't settled, but flying around the female when I took this one at 1/2,500? secPeacock
    Green-veined WhitesSpeckled WoodOrange TipsThe Male wasn't settled, but flying around the female when I took this one at 1/2,500? secPeacock
    Green-veined WhitesSpeckled WoodOrange TipsThe Male wasn't settled, but flying around the female when I took this one at 1/2,500? secPeacock
    Brim.JPG PEA.JPG spec wood.jpg peacock.jpg speck woodA.jpg speck woodC.jpg
    Marley Farley, Feb 18, 2019 ... 5 6 7
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    Scrungee
    Apr 19, 2020
  27. strongylodon
    Locked
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    2020 Butterfly and Moth Images

    Please could somebody lock this old thread from last year and make the new 2021 one a sticky? 2021 Butterfly and Moth Images
    Please could somebody lock this old thread from last year and make the new 2021 one a sticky? 2021 Butterfly and Moth Images
    Please could somebody lock this old thread from last year and make the new 2021 one a sticky? 2021 Butterfly and Moth Images
    Please could somebody lock this old thread from last year and make the new 2021 one a sticky? 2021 Butterfly and Moth Images
    strongylodon, Feb 8, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    Scrungee
    Mar 16, 2021
  28. liliana

    26ft Anaconda

    Not sure whether it's dead or not but looks like it's recently eaten, pig or small Antelope, hopefully not a Human!!
    Not sure whether it's dead or not but looks like it's recently eaten, pig or small Antelope, hopefully not a Human!!
    Not sure whether it's dead or not but looks like it's recently eaten, pig or small Antelope, hopefully not a Human!!
    Not sure whether it's dead or not but looks like it's recently eaten, pig or small Antelope, hopefully not a Human!!
    liliana, Nov 9, 2012
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    strongylodon
    Nov 12, 2012
  29. strongylodon
    Like x 5

    3 out of 6

    Three of our native reptiles within 20 meters of each other. No Snakes out this afternoon, too cold but the Lizards were. Common Lizard.Sand Lizard.Slow Worm.
    Three of our native reptiles within 20 meters of each other. No Snakes out this afternoon, too cold but the Lizards were. Common Lizard.Sand Lizard.Slow Worm.
    Three of our native reptiles within 20 meters of each other. No Snakes out this afternoon, too cold but the Lizards were. Common Lizard.Sand Lizard.Slow Worm.
    Three of our native reptiles within 20 meters of each other. No Snakes out this afternoon, too cold but the Lizards were. Common Lizard.Sand Lizard.Slow Worm.
    strongylodon, Apr 27, 2015
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