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  1. mike from ebbw

    Photographing Black Grouse in Wales

    Hi all. I am looking to be going up to North Wales in February to photograph Black Grouse.I have to stress that I aim to shoot them from the car only as it will be a trip up and back the same day so no time to set up a hide or anything.I also have no interest in getting out of the car which...
  2. mike from ebbw

    Ghillie Suits

    Having recently bought one of these for the sole purpose of Wildlife Photography I cant say how impressed I am with it.I have used hides before but they needed to be placed in advance to allow your subject to get used to it and on public land they risk getting stolen.I wanted something that I...
  3. mike from ebbw

    `Odd` Blackbirds,Wales

    Hi All, I have been watching some passage Ring Ouzels for the past few days in the hills above my town.There are 2 strange looking Blackbirds that are obviously moving through with them that I was wondering if any of you good folk could shed some light on? There is a female with a dark brown...
  4. mike from ebbw

    Upland Quarry Plant

    Any ideas on this folks? Many thanks,Mike.
  5. mike from ebbw

    Dragonfly,Wales

    I am thinking Broad Bodied Chaser? Any thoughts? Cheers,Mike.
  6. mike from ebbw

    Chough Sites?

    I will be up near Pwllhelli for all of next week and was wondering where is the best place for Chough? Cheers,Mike.
  7. mike from ebbw

    Tiny Bug ID,Wales

    Took this pic last week and was wondering if the little fella on the stem is a Springtail.Any ideas? Cheers,Mike.
  8. mike from ebbw

    Mealy Redpoll UK?

    Yes its another Mealy/Lesser Redpoll ID,sorry. This was taken in Valley Walkers garden a while back and I know he had some shots of it and asked here but he didnt really get any confirmation either way.Any thoughts? Many thanks,Mike.
  9. mike from ebbw

    Bushnell Excursion EX 8x36

    Hi all. I am thinking of buying a pair of these and was wondering if they are any good? Thanks in advance,Mike.
  10. mike from ebbw

    Welsh Butterfly

    Taken back in the Summer.Can anyone ID this for me please?Many thanks,Mike.
  11. mike from ebbw

    Wing tagged Peregrine kill

    Hi all. I monitor breeding Peregrines each year (under licence) and record their kill species.Whilst checking the plucking posts the other day I came across a purple plastic wing tag.Its the first I have come across and had the markings 1846 UK722443 on it.Any ideas as to what its from? Many...
  12. mike from ebbw

    Feeding Crossbills

    Has anyone had any joy getting these down to a table/feeders? We have some Crossbills that have bred in a local conifer plantation and I am hoping to get some shots of them next week.I was just thinking what is the best food to put out. Any help much appreciated.
  13. mike from ebbw

    Odd Wheatear,Wales

    Hi all. I know that there are a lot of juvenile Wheatears around at the moment in various stages of moult into adult plumage but this one just seemed different.It is probably just a heavily marked Northern Wheatear but it just stood out so much compared the the numerous other juveniles that were...
  14. mike from ebbw

    Green Grasshopper

    Hi All. Is this just known as a Green Grasshopper or something more exotic? Many thanks. Mike.
  15. mike from ebbw

    S.Wales Peregrines poisoned.

    Being a licenced monitor it makes me even more angry when its in my own back yard! No prizes for guessing who the culprits are. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-10826564
  16. mike from ebbw

    Dead Buzzard

    Came across a sad sight this morning on my local patch.A dead Buzzard that looks like it has been there about a week.No signs of a predator attack or gun shots so I am thinking it starved during that recent cold spell.The very pronounced breastbone would also point to this.Any thoughts? Thanks,Mike.
  17. mike from ebbw

    Fungi,South Wales

    Not sure of this one myself.It was about 15mm tall.Any takers?
  18. mike from ebbw

    Very Funny!

    Dont know where else to put this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ElcsvdMgaM&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=0663F5654A7B6C91
  19. mike from ebbw

    Lichens for ID

    Can anyone ID these lichens for my mother please?She found them growing under a Rose bush and lifted them to put them in a pot where they seem quite happy.The Palm tree things are about half an inch high.Cheers,Mike. :t:
  20. mike from ebbw

    Remote Release problem

    Has anyone else had trouble with their remote release cords failing? I use an RS60E3 for my 450d and previously my 350d.I have gone through two in as many years and both failed in the same way,the wires breaking inside the cord itself.I have managed to `fix` the last one but surely this must be...
  21. mike from ebbw

    Raptors as Goshawk prey

    I was out walking the dog yesterday in a wood I know where there is a resident female Goshawk.She has been there a couple of years now and has had a pretty impressive prey species (Grey Squirrel,Raven,Gulls,Magpie etc).Yesterday I came across two new kill species (at least for this bird.).The...
  22. mike from ebbw

    Willow Tit,Wales

    Go on ,tell me its just another Marsh Tit LOL!
  23. mike from ebbw

    Lesser Whitethroat?Wales

    Hi folks.Any ideas with this one?Not used to seeing this species in my area and a quick look on Birdguides points to Lesser rather than Common.Sorry about the pic but it just refused to come out in the open. Thanks,Mike.
  24. mike from ebbw

    Marsh or Willow,Wales

    Blimey how many times has this been asked LOL! Your thoughts on the pic below would be appreciated.Seen in some damp woodland this morning. Many thanks.
  25. mike from ebbw

    Pineapples as food

    Went down my local greengrocer the other day for some out of date fruit (apples etc) for the Thrushes at my feeding station.He also gave me some Pineapples that were on the way out.Would they eat these or is it a big no no?Thanks,Mike.
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