Otter
Had this great bit footage at Titchwell this morning |=)|
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jarp1QLhd1M
Had this great bit footage at Titchwell this morning |=)|
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jarp1QLhd1M
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Adam willoughby
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hi im looking for a good spot to photo fox's any help would be welcome
I was sat in my car having lunch today on the outskirts of Thetford when a Weasel appeared on the wall beside me with a shrew clamped firmly in it's jaws! We looked at each other and then it disappeared before poking it's head out further along the wall to check I was still there. This continued a couple more times as it got further away from me before it went behind a muck heap, where it presumably found the cover it needed to make it to wherever it was heading!
Bittern2010
Well-known member
I scored a hat trick of "usually elusive" mammal sightings today.
I had a surprise sighting today whilst cycling home via the Broadland Business Park at dusk. There was an otter fishing in the Lake (next to the Lakeside Café). Also, a Heron was keeping sentinel as well.
Earlier in the day at Strumpshaw Fen, I saw Bank Vole near the start of the Meadow Trail and a Wood Mouse near Buckenham Station. Both rodents appeared oblivious to my presence and I was able to enjoy good views before they disappeared into cover.
Anyway back to the football....
Cheers
Steve
I had a surprise sighting today whilst cycling home via the Broadland Business Park at dusk. There was an otter fishing in the Lake (next to the Lakeside Café). Also, a Heron was keeping sentinel as well.
Earlier in the day at Strumpshaw Fen, I saw Bank Vole near the start of the Meadow Trail and a Wood Mouse near Buckenham Station. Both rodents appeared oblivious to my presence and I was able to enjoy good views before they disappeared into cover.
Anyway back to the football....
Cheers
Steve
scary-canary
Canaries forever... and i'm not always scary, some
Enjoying Soprano and Common Pip of an evening in Surlingham, but the highlight for me are c3 Noctule who emerge before dark and hunt high over the paddock before we go to bed.
A little morbid this, but cat-related deaths have confirmed the existence of Bank and Field Vole in our area, along with Wood and House Mouse. Mole Hills in the garden suggest our smaller friends are doing OK with us.
Cheers,
Jim.
A little morbid this, but cat-related deaths have confirmed the existence of Bank and Field Vole in our area, along with Wood and House Mouse. Mole Hills in the garden suggest our smaller friends are doing OK with us.
Cheers,
Jim.
Bittern2010
Well-known member
Muntjac in Rosary Cemetery
Whilst walking through Rosary Cemetery in Norwich today at lunchtime I was surprised to come across a Muntjac Deer down one of the rides.
This is the closest I have seen a deer to the city centre. Although I suspect others may have had encounters closer still.
Cheers
Steve
Whilst walking through Rosary Cemetery in Norwich today at lunchtime I was surprised to come across a Muntjac Deer down one of the rides.
This is the closest I have seen a deer to the city centre. Although I suspect others may have had encounters closer still.
Cheers
Steve
john miller
Well-known member
Chinese Water Deer at Titchwell, don`t know what it has done to its ears.
John
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John
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Steve Gantlett
Norfolk Birder
Is this http://www.cleybirds.com/Cley Birds Gallery1.htm (see 26th October 2014)
Norfolk's first Polecat?
Norfolk's first Polecat?
firstreesjohn
Well-known member
Lot of pies ?
An ID of Long-finned Pilot Whales has been made by observers far more skilled in these things than myself. A count has now reached 28; this had started at 10+ just over 3 hours before.
It was wonderful to see these creatures, slowly moving east this afternoon, in front of the wind turbines, off Salthouse beach. Occasionally, one would raise its head, revealing the whitish patch on its throat.
They had definitely moved closer inshore, during the time I watched; I hope not too much more !
I am sure better photos will appear.
“ ’Twas a joy to see all of these whales.
Did they swim sarth, blown by recent gales ?
Someone said ‘twenty-eight’;
I just hope that their fate
Is secure and they face no travails.”
An ID of Long-finned Pilot Whales has been made by observers far more skilled in these things than myself. A count has now reached 28; this had started at 10+ just over 3 hours before.
It was wonderful to see these creatures, slowly moving east this afternoon, in front of the wind turbines, off Salthouse beach. Occasionally, one would raise its head, revealing the whitish patch on its throat.
They had definitely moved closer inshore, during the time I watched; I hope not too much more !
I am sure better photos will appear.
“ ’Twas a joy to see all of these whales.
Did they swim sarth, blown by recent gales ?
Someone said ‘twenty-eight’;
I just hope that their fate
Is secure and they face no travails.”
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john miller
Well-known member
firstreesjohn
Well-known member
Steve Gantlett
Norfolk Birder
Nice! And some great spy-hopping video by someone at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K89BlkwGt3E
Locostella
Guest
That was me Ticker, you old Polecat smuggler.
Great shots John, don't think they will be matched.
Kieran
Steve Gantlett
Norfolk Birder
Oh, right. I didn't realise you had a thing about frogs as well as Locos. Great video anyway - well done.
Locostella
Guest
Thanks Steve, great to look back on, a real event in local natural history.
firstreesjohn
Well-known member
Carl Chapman's blog post may be a welcome indication that they have 'sorted themselves out':
http://letterfromnorfolk.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/a-good-finish/
He also gives an accurate count of 23.
Let us pray that they continue on their voyage without let or hindrance.
http://letterfromnorfolk.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/a-good-finish/
He also gives an accurate count of 23.
Let us pray that they continue on their voyage without let or hindrance.
john miller
Well-known member
There were more than 23 at Salthouse. A number of people counted at least 28 at a time when they were quite spread out.
John
John
Let us pray that they continue on their voyage without let or hindrance.[/QUOTE]
Yes let's hope they were O.K I saw there was some other video posted here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7I3WbpngkY
Is the bobbing up a sign of distress? Or just looking around?
Yes let's hope they were O.K I saw there was some other video posted here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7I3WbpngkY
Is the bobbing up a sign of distress? Or just looking around?
