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    The gaffer

    I am posting this to let anyone who chatted regularly with my husband, The Gaffer, know that he passed away on 22nd June. He was a brave, private man who loved nature. He will be deeply missed.
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    in and around south tyneside

    The Kielder bid of prey centre also offers falconry days as I was bought one for a gift but didn't take it up. Brian
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    in and around south tyneside

    Excellent idea and hopefully we might be able to arrange some volunteers to help. Anyone got any chest waders? It could be as well when we do find who the owners they would allow the lake to be managed properly to further encourage wildlife. An enforced ban on fishing wouldn't go amiss either...
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    in and around south tyneside

    Have you any idea who does own the lake as I had it on good authority that it is the council?
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    in and around south tyneside

    Steve, The pond at Testo's is council owned but the last that I heard there is no fishing club which has the rights to fish there as the council don't want anyone fishing there. I think Lakeside club has been dissolved as the new owner of Lakeside doesn't want anyone fishing the lakes. Most...
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    Loire Valley

    Any information that you have would be greatly appreciated as I will be in the Loire Valley this year again about 30 mins away from Saumur Thanks in advance Brian
  7. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    Thanks Rob for amending that:t:
  8. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    Here a link to the save our forests campaign which is aimed at preventing privatisation of our publicly owned forests. Worth signing the petition to protect this vital widlife habitat. http://www.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-forests Brian
  9. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    I saw this article on the BBC news and thought it worth a mention. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12105157 I have always been interested in the reasons why amphibians and fish fall from the sky but birds are a different matter - they are meant to be in the sky!! I will be following...
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    in and around south tyneside

    I am not surpised, it must have been very rewarding releasing the bird knowing if it had not fallen into capable hands it would probably be dead now. Well done to all concerned:t::t: I think it must be in contention for the story of 2010. Anyone think of any better? Brian
  11. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    Garden feeders busy again and nice to see three bramblings make a return after being absent for a fews days. Local male sparrowhawk sat on the fence for a short while and interrupted feeding time. Anybody looking for a hangover cure? Brian
  12. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    No list, sorry:eek!: Just pure enjoyment of birds, great like minded people and putting something back into the community. If 2011 holds exactly the same for me as 2010 then I will be very happy Have a happy new year and I hope that 2011 holds for you exactly what you wish for. Brian
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    in and around south tyneside

    Did he used to play the ukulele as well? ;) Brian
  14. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    Fieldfare present in the garden most of today. It has a hell of an appetite for ASDA's cheapest apples!!! Put two new apples out this morning and they are both gone - poor bird must be starving. Good to see a bit of a thaw releasing a bit of water for the birds to drink. Brian
  15. The gaffer

    in and around south tyneside

    Sorry Andrew this one is top secret!!!:eek!: Very few get the location and live to tell the tale.:eek!::-O Suffice to say it is a garden in South Shields:t: Brian
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