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  1. moose1991

    Caught a Hornet on the stairs

    Just caught this Hornet on the stairs & then released it outside. Assume it European Hornet & nothing exotic. Is January the usual month for a hornet to be active ? We're in Swindon, Wilts, UK.
  2. moose1991

    Threads meta

    The launch of Threads was all over the news today. Anyone on here joined it yet ? I lasted less than a week on Twitter before I got fed up with it. I hardly post on Facebook but I do use FB messenger to chat with old mates as well as overseas friends & rellies. Will Twitter go the way of My...
  3. moose1991

    Interesting nestbox entrance holes .

    We saw these four nestboxes for sale at a carboot sale in the New Forest on Easter Sunday. I thought the entrance holes were a good idea , a more natural look to them. Not sure about the one on the far left though.
  4. moose1991

    Robin wall art

    These were recently painted on a shop wall in Corporation Street, Swindon.
  5. moose1991

    Richard Jefferies books.

    Richard Jefferies birthplace is a ten minute walk from my house. Although I've always known about him , I've never really bothered looking into his life or works Finally went in the museum last weekend & really enjoyed it there. Ashamed to say I've never read any of his books, I really must do...
  6. moose1991

    Do Ukrainians still go birding ?

    Are any members in touch with Ukrainian birders ? I was wondering if they still got chance to go birding & have an escape from the war. I did wonder if wandering around the countryside in wartime with a pair of bins & a camera might not be a clever thing to do. I remember an old Birdforum...
  7. moose1991

    Finnish Army binoculars

    Back in July we went to the military museum on Suomenlinna, just off the coast from Helsinski. I was wondering what binoculars were being displayed on this mannequin.
  8. moose1991

    Earth Prom 2022

    Just back from a great day out in London where we watched the 2pm Earth Prom at the Albert Hall. https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ezdfbp My first time seeing a full orchestra and my first time going in the Albert Hall. Took me to my mid-50s before doing either. The Prom was introduced by Chris...
  9. moose1991

    Finland. Juvenille Owls to ID.

    Saw this photos on the Finnish Wartime Photographic archive. http://sa-kuva.fi/ I can't work out what species these juvenilles are. I would be grateful in being educated on how to tell. Cheers. Captions in Finnish say . Tiltu ja Molotoff . Joutseno 1941.07.21 and Everstiluutnantti Laaksonen...
  10. moose1991

    The Wild Gardener on BBC

    I didn't know about this 2 part series until this morning. Really enjoyed it. Colin Stafford-Johnson returning to his childhood garden. I liked the way he contrasted what he was doing with his TV gardener father in the 70s. It must be lovely to have an acre plot with a wooden cabin on it & be...
  11. moose1991

    Birds seen at Disney , Florida USA

    A mate asked me what these birds were that he saw at Disney World Florida , July 2018. I don't know so thought I'd ask here. Cheers
  12. moose1991

    Fungus growing in my lorry at work. UK

    I saw this today in my lorry at work. The box does leak abit so it's always quite damp if not soaking. Sorry not the best photos. Can any of you fungus experts help with ID , cheers. Located in Wilts , UK.
  13. moose1991

    Caterpillar ID Switzerland

    My son & I saw this catterpillar in Valais , Switzerland the other week & would like to know what it is, thanks. It was about the size of my little finger. Seen at Bonatchesse on the Route de Mauvoisin , Valais , CH.
  14. moose1991

    ID Vancouver Island window strike bird please

    Friend on Vancouver Island Canada had a ''finch'' hit her window. She put in in a cage until it recovered. It is a wild bird - the mirror was to give it company . :) Unable to ID even after having a good look through Sibley. What is it please?
  15. moose1991

    what species of oak is this ?

    Moved into our house just over 10 years ago, in Wiltshire, England . On a woodland walk with the children we picked up some acorns & planted them in pots. This one did this best & planted it by our drive. It's now taller than the lampost & has it's own acorns. Had one or two last year but lots...
  16. moose1991

    House martins at Clifton Hampden bridge

    Last week I bought a copy of Bruce Campbell's book Birdwatcher At Large (published 1979 ) for a quid at a National Trust property. This morning I was reading about the decline of House martin nests under the bridge at Clifton Hampden . He started recording the number of nests in 1951. As you...
  17. moose1991

    Butterfly ID Strengen Austria

    Had our summer holiday in Strengen Austria earlier this month. Whilst on a walk above the village a butterfly landed on our son's hand. Wife took photo with phone & I got one with my camera. I'm useless at butterflies but I'd say it was Woodland Ringlet - Erebia medusa. Would I be correct? In...
  18. moose1991

    Tadpole that didnt change into a frog

    I saw a large tadpole back in the Autumn when all the frogs had left. I've just seen it again & got a couple of photos. Looks like the back legs developed & then it stopped it's metamorphosis. Body about the size of a fingernail & is about 5cm long. Will it go on to become a frog this year or...
  19. moose1991

    ID of insect seen near Carcasonne , August 2013

    Could someone please ID this for me seen a couple of weeks ago at the campsite we stayed at. Thank you.
  20. moose1991

    Starlings in Swindon

    I've been to see this spectacle a few times over the winter. Now it's made the BBC News website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22061795
  21. moose1991

    Waxwings in Swindon

    For anyone wants to see Waxwings in Swindon Wiltshire . Yesterday I saw a flock of about 30 in Conan Doyle Walk Liden at about 1pm. Today they are in a tree in Ullswater Close SN3 6LH. A flock of about 25-30 birds. 2 rubbish photos from my phone to prove it. Hope this is of use .
  22. moose1991

    Birds in a Cage by Derek Niemann

    I'm looking forward to this book coming out at the beginning of November. Just thought I'd give a heads up to anyone who maybe interested. http://shortbooks.co.uk/book/birds-in-a-cage
  23. moose1991

    Is this a Turkey Vulture ?

    My mate took this photo in California near Disneyland last week . I think it's a Turkey Vulture , is that correct?
  24. moose1991

    Birds ID please from CA

    Hello, My mate & his family have just got back from a holiday near Disneyland , California & as I ''know about birds'' asked me what these are. I don't know so I was hoping someone can tell us , please. Cheers.
  25. moose1991

    French beetle ID please

    I'm rubbish at IDing Beetles. Can someone ID this one for me please? Saw it last week in Normandy. Thanks.
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