Nature pics

[Lazarus]

Not unduly common as far north as you, Pete, but by no means rare.

They abound throughout Spain, Italy etc,

Unusual and attractive looking birds with a distinctive call reminiscent of a barking dog.

 

[rolfw]

Yes. my sister has had the odd one up as far as Chartres, but only rarely, never when I've been there though.

 

[sonnetpete]

Was going out in the car about an hour ago and it flew up the drive in front of me. Definitely a hoopoe....

 

[Lazarus]

They're social birds, so expect to find three or four more close by.

 

[Archived-1]

They're social birds, so expect to find three or four more close by.

not when breeding tivu,

The Hoopoe is monogamous, although the pair bond apparently only lasts for a single season. They are also territorial, with the male calling frequently to advertise his ownership of the territory. Chases and fights between rival males (and sometimes females) are common and can be brutal.^[6] Birds will try to stab rivals with their bills, and individuals are occasionally blinded in fights.^[17] The nest is in a hole in a tree or wall, with a narrow entrance,

read more

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoopoe

what a lovely bird it is :-).

picture from the same link above

 

[sonnetpete]

They're social birds, so expect to find three or four more close by.

....maybe I should check out the local bar then.....

 

[Lazarus]

Just so long as it isn't that one that overcharged herself and I for Coffee.

 

[sonnetpete]

Couldn't be more than the €7.30 I paid for two very small coffees in Deauville could it?.....or maybe it was the same one....

 

[RimaNTSS]

Did not see such unbelievable thing before.... Pike at about feet long (in the left down corner) surrounded by lots of small fish and nobody is eaten. Strange.

 

[Lazarus]

"Vot is your name?"



"Don't tell him, Pike!"

 

[Archived-1]

ok mr mainwaring

 

[Piltdownpaul]

"Vot is your name?"



"Don't tell him, Pike!"

You get worse!!!

 

[skomedal]

Adder just outside my house today think might be female as many tiny adders nearby.



Regards

 

[Lazarus]

Beautiful creature.

We have them on the Moors by our village, but after ten years we've yet to see one!

 

[Archived-1]

I have seen a few, well to be honest ive lost count

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[Channel Hopper]

I have seen a few, well to be honest ive lost count

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This might be the answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GcDshWmhF4A#at=19

 

[Piltdownpaul]

These photos taken 6 foot from the bird with a 300mm lens and a very short depth of field.....

Hot female house sparrow.


What a menu......


And crack!


Ooops steady on....


Thanks for looking guys.....

 

[Archived-1]

great pictures paul, ive had a swap round with my feeders today and took your advice about bigger birds thanks :-).

 

[Piltdownpaul]

I like bigger birds.....

 

[Archived-1]

i went out yesterday and made a bird table, ive just popped out and gave it a coat of paint and attached the feeders, I just need the birds to start using it now :-).