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As i was running to work this morning a fox came tearing round the corner and nearly ran into me, turned tail and skidded off over a wall, up close and personal with the culprit who leaves the stuff that my mutt rolls in, guilt was written all over it's face, cheers Basil:rolleyes:
First Lapwing of the year last Saturday morning.
Echidna, Rough Scaled Snake, assorted Leeches, birds (also assorted), hoppity thing (probably red legged Pademelon), butterflies (large and non poisonous!).
Phew! So there are some non poisonous creatures out there then?!Quote:
Originally Posted by molehill
I saw a rabbit this morning....
On a national speed limit road....
Its had be absolutely OBLITERATED!!!
Aww I loved the echidna. Have you seen a possum yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by molehill
No, there was one outside the tent both nights, is was scratching about and even left muddy prints on side of the tent. We left tent door open and went out a couple of times with the torch in middle of the night (it was making Possum noises about us) but couldn't catch it. Saw them a couple of years ago in a garden every night. Missus very pleased to see the Echidna, went up to it and took some photos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stef F
Not exactly wildLIFE Al:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
13000 posts:w00t: Best get to work:o
13000 :eek:
Although I like the fact that you have stopped exactly at that point :D
A pair of Oystercatchers back on territory on the River Aire near Airton (near Malham).
mink on the river aire near esholt,
almost ran into the deer in thackley woods
Three spotted near Kettlewell today too, plus two ravens overQuote:
Originally Posted by wharfeego
First skylark of the year heard yesterday on the Trog. Fantastic
My good karma banked saving that tawny owl a few months back nearly wiped out today when a barn owl narrowly avoided getting thumped by my windscreen this morning. Luckily it missed, but oh so close...:rolleyes:
Two otters hunting in Lake Windermere in the rain. A first for me :D
Lapwings, a buzzard, 3 herons, canada geese, a reed bunting and what was probably a peregrine. Not a bad haul considering I've been grouting the floor all morning and haven't left the house.
A heron flew over my car near Harewood House yesterday evening carrying nesting material. The most red kites I've seen on the way past too. Difficult to count whilst driving but must have been 20+ at least
Been filming these guys recently.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zYS-cgiiEQ
I think they're still about.
Great video Fraser, excellent, I'd love to see some otters in the wild:):):):thumbup:
I saw a Massive Fat Hamster in a little carry box today being carted about by a student, does that count as an encounter? (Todays student possibly?)
Was it his dinner?
Ha ha, yep that counts:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rob Furness
I wouldn't rule it out! Although a whole student in one go is quite a big meal for a hamster ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouse
Superb Fraser!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fraser
My first snow bunting, Rhos, Berwyns. Good tick!
Fantastic footage and wonderfully composed, loved the wide shots of the mist lifting off the hills. How close were you able to get for the shots near the pier ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fraser
Had a large owl swooping around my head a couple of times on my hill rep session last night (Sheffield Porter Valley area - in the car park next to the NHS building in Fulwood for any locals). Couldn't identify it for repeated tentative ducking out of the way, but later heard Tawny Owl calls in the same spot. Don't think it was attacking, just interested in my new headtorch...
Does waking up next to the missus count???
A flock of perhaps 20 waxwings right in the centre of Leeds this morning. Second time I've seen some this winter (last lot weren't far from home) but I've still not had a proper look at any
just been watching a pair of jackdaws defending a nestbox from a pair of kestrels - with a bit of help from some nearby crows!
Spotted my 1st ever waxwing in Bingley on Sunday. Watched a sparrowhawk take down a blackbird in friends garden yesterday in Steeton.
I saw a lovely roe buck on my run today. It stopped to have a good look at me before bounding off into the woods. Really beautiful.
Loads of squirrels, oystercatchers, curlew, lapwings, a woodpecker and some interesting looking geese that I haven't dentified yet.
saw 3 bumble bees today The first of the year!Quote:
Originally Posted by HUGH JARSE
1 stoat/weasel (Dead) 6 pure white hares, a vole and a flock of startled birds(torch dead by this time) so all I could say is they were small!
I'm very envious of the white hares and have a fondness for bumblebees. Shame about the stoat/weasel though.
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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
1 x Green Woodpecker when cycling to work.
I saw a badger on my way to The Station cinema in Richmond last night.
Not exactly 'wildlife'...more like 'life in a wild place'. Last Sunday's Kendal Winter League Cautley race. Cautley Crag and Spout in the background.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9356/020naya.jpg
Great spotted woodpecker seen in Breary marsh this morning at about 6:30. Heard it tapping away from quite a distance and started looking for it when it sounded close. Stood under the tree where it was and watched it for a few minutes, it was a belter. Sun was in my eyes a bit so couldn't see it super clear but it was only around 10 feet away and I could see the red colouring on it's rump.
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Originally Posted by Rob Furness
ha ha, funny!!!!:D
6 kites all together, 1 hare, 1 rabbit and the distant sound of a woodpecker!!:)