Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 6, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 6, 2019 Tenby. North Beach. Just spent the last five hours on this gorgeous beach in the glorious sunshine 7
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 7, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 7, 2019 Tawny Owl, in last nights evening sunshine 7
Tomangoes Posted June 7, 2019 Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Tawny Owl, in last nights evening sunshine WAMAW Could not resist it... Ed 2
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 7, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 7, 2019 Our local Greek train - have to say we were chuffed to bits! 5
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 8, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 8, 2019 Male Greater Spotted Woodpecker. Only the male has the red on the back of its head 9
Popular Post Mal C Posted June 9, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) Begger in Bilbao... Edited June 9, 2019 by Mal C 6
Guest Shufflin Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 funny how nature can thrive in town settings, this is my dog in the middle of bee friendly long grass in Widnes, lots of bees buzzing around - they were completely uninterested in us - there was so much wildlife here today, surprised by the amount of swans in particular
Winsford Soul Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Shufflin said: funny how nature can thrive in town settings, this is my dog in the middle of bee friendly long grass in Widnes, lots of bees buzzing around - they were completely uninterested in us - there was so much wildlife here today, surprised by the amount of swans in particular Spike island ?
Widnes63 Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Spike island ? Good morning Mr Smith, hope you are well. Definitely Spike island, great place for a walk, unfortunately the canal near Fiddlers is temporarily fenced off , so you can't walk to the Ferry Tavern . Ste .
Winsford Soul Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Widnes63 said: Good morning Mr Smith, hope you are well. Definitely Spike island, great place for a walk, unfortunately the canal near Fiddlers is temporarily fenced off , so you can't walk to the Ferry Tavern . Ste . Good evening Sir. Very well thank you very much . Trust you are well and safe mate. Just spent another fantastic day in glorious sunshine down here in Tenby. Will post the pictures later 1
Johnny Jones Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 21 hours ago, Shufflin said: lots of bees buzzing around - they were completely uninterested in us Probably more interested in the Giant Rabbit in the background. 3
Winsford Soul Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Stained glass window from a chapel on Caldey island 3
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 10, 2019 These Greek island steps are much, much steeper than they look, and a real bugger when heading back up the hill from the sea in 32 degree heat with a backpack laden with wet swimming gear, snorkel, mask, flippers and a cheeky bottle of Ouzo! 6
Guest Shufflin Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: Stained glass window from a chapel on Caldey island very nice light capture
Winsford Soul Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Amsterdam Russ said: These Greek island steps are much, much steeper than they look, and a real bugger when heading back up the hill from the sea in 32 degree heat with a backpack laden with wet swimming gear, snorkel, mask, flippers and a cheeky bottle of Ouzo! Dump the ouzo Russell, disgusting stuff
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 11, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 11, 2019 Puffin with sand eels, In flight. Razorbill. Guillemot 7
Amsterdam Russ Posted June 11, 2019 Author Posted June 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Dump the ouzo Russell, disgusting stuff Have to disagree about that - it’s the nectar of the gods! 2
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 13, 2019 Classic Greece... 7
Winsford Soul Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) Bank Vole Edited June 13, 2019 by Winsford Soul
Popular Post Amsterdam Russ Posted June 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Posted June 13, 2019 Superb sardines in Sigri... 5
Steve S 60 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 Just took delivery of a pair of Bluetooth ear buds from Amazon. Obviously Chinese made, as something has got lost in translation..... 3
Middleman Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: Just took delivery of a pair of Bluetooth ear buds from Amazon. Obviously Chinese made, as something has got lost in translation..... SoundPeats?
Steve S 60 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, middleman said: SoundPeats? They're actually very good. Worked straight out of the box, paired with a Sony HD Audio Walkman. Good sound, excellent wireless range, and you can recharge them several times from the small carry case they come in. All for less than £30. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundPEATS-Bluetooth-Headphone-Automatic-Isolation-Luxury-Black/dp/B07P1T5P97
Tomangoes Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 15:27, Winsford Soul said: Tenby. North Beach. Just spent the last five hours on this gorgeous beach in the glorious sunshine Oh... What's occurring? Going in July! Hope it's like this! Ed 1
Middleman Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: They're actually very good. Worked straight out of the box, paired with a Sony HD Audio Walkman. Good sound, excellent wireless range, and you can recharge them several times from the small carry case they come in. All for less than £30. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundPEATS-Bluetooth-Headphone-Automatic-Isolation-Luxury-Black/dp/B07P1T5P97 Good to know, thanks Steve, think I'll get some myself. 1
Middleman Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, middleman said: Good to know, thanks Steve, think I'll get some myself. I better post a "great" photo just so I don't feel guilty about going off topic. 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Tomangoes said: Oh... What's occurring? Going in July! Hope it's like this! Ed Ed. I've been coming down to Tenby for year's mate and the weather is normally good. Home tomorrow after two weeks here and there's only been a few bad days when it never stopped raining. Stunning place. Recommend the plantagenet restaurant if you want something a cut above the standard pub grub Steve
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) White house sparrow This is a stunning bird which is extremely rare. Probably the rarest bird that I will ever see. I have never seen one before and i probably will never see another one Steve Edited June 14, 2019 by Winsford Soul 8
Middleman Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Winsford Soul said: White house sparrow This is a stunning bird which is extremely rare. Probably the rarest bird that I will ever see. I have never seen one before and i probably will never see another one Steve Just done a google search, very rare apparently, not many sightings even reported. Lucky to see and photograph that. Nice one. 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, middleman said: Just done a google search, very rare apparently, not many sightings even reported. Lucky to see and photograph that. Nice one. Thanks mate. I knew it was a rare one but wasn't sure how rare. I'm well chuffed now. Steve 1
Tattoodave Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said: Thanks mate. I knew it was a rare one but wasn't sure how rare. I'm well chuffed now. Steve How does it happen Steve? it's obviously not an albino. I've seen albino ravens, crows, magpies and jackdaws, even an albino bluejay in Toronto, but that white house sparrow must have had a hard time growing up.
Guest Shufflin Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 little bugger ran across the garden (from the posh hedgehog house we've installed under the bushes) to scavenge on cat leavings we feed our hog family everynight but obviously birds innards are too much to resist even in daylight sleep well
Winsford Soul Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Tattoodave said: How does it happen Steve? it's obviously not an albino. I've seen albino ravens, crows, magpies and jackdaws, even an albino bluejay in Toronto, but that white house sparrow must have had a hard time growing up. Dave. It something called luesism/ luesistic. ( not sure on spelling) A total lack of pigment apparently. It will have normal vision unlike the albino birds and animals so even though it's more visible to predators it can see them perfectly which as you know mate gives it a fighting chance. Steve Edited June 14, 2019 by Winsford Soul
Guest Baz1 Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: White house sparrow This is a stunning bird which is extremely rare. Probably the rarest bird that I will ever see. I have never seen one before and i probably will never see another one Steve Ya seen one now steve fabulous m8 first for us too keep up the good work hope you n lou being good atb baz n shelly Xx
Tattoodave Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Dave. It something called luesism/ luesistic. ( not sure on spelling) A total lack of pigment apparently. It will have normal vision unlike the albino birds and animals so even though it's more visible to predators it can see them perfectly which as you know mate gives it a fighting chance. Steve A once in a lifetime sighting I would have thought, unless you've stumbled on a small colony. I get visited by a sparrow with a cyst on her head that has survived even though her vision might be somewhat impaired by it, it looks like she has a crest, I think she's even managed to breed this year too. I looked it up on the white one it's called leucism, so your spelling wasn't far off at all. 1
Guest Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: Thanks mate. I knew it was a rare one but wasn't sure how rare. I'm well chuffed now. Steve I'm sure you are. What a fabulous experience for you. It's a gorgeous little thing too. It's a shame there aren't more of them. I bet it's gone back to tell it's buddies that it's just seen a very rare Steve wielding a camera. They'll all be Googling you.
Martyn Pitt Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 19 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: White house sparrow This is a stunning bird which is extremely rare. Probably the rarest bird that I will ever see. I have never seen one before and i probably will never see another one Steve Leucistic birds are not as rare as you would think Steve, quite often get partial ones. About 15 years ago we had a golden coloured house sparrow in the garden ... guess what we called it 1
Guest Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, martyn pitt said: Leucistic birds are not as rare as you would think Steve, quite often get partial ones. About 15 years ago we had a golden coloured house sparrow in the garden ... guess what we called it Goldie?
Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, martyn pitt said: Leucistic birds are not as rare as you would think Steve, quite often get partial ones. About 15 years ago we had a golden coloured house sparrow in the garden ... guess what we called it I've seen partial one's before mate. Get a blackbird coming in the garden with a partial white wing but I've never seen a full bird before. Have you ? Don't think anyone on here knows of or has seen a fully Luecistic bird before Martyn Edited June 15, 2019 by Winsford Soul 1
Winsford Soul Posted June 15, 2019 Posted June 15, 2019 17 hours ago, baz1 said: Ya seen one now steve fabulous m8 first for us too keep up the good work hope you n lou being good atb baz n shelly Xx Baz. Trust you are well and safe mate. And the lovely Shelly still looking after you . All good thank you very much. Bit knackered today after the 200 odd miles drive from Tenby, not even playing out tonight. Good to see you back on here mate. . Love to you both. XX
Popular Post Hutchy Posted June 15, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 15, 2019 Picture shows affects of excessive ground water following deluge . Importance of Run off ditches to alleviate flooding and good drainage. Acting as first point of food source and oxygen enriched flow to streams and Rivers . 4
Popular Post Winsford Soul Posted June 16, 2019 Popular Post Posted June 16, 2019 Badger Cob. Portrait 7
Winsford Soul Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 Had a few comments about this particular photograph on different social media platforms. The badger Trust would like to use it, crediting me of course and other comments about how easy this picture would sell. What do people on here think ? Should I start selling my prints ? Has anyone gone down a similar path ? Steve
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