Author Topic: Seen today (Read 1018285 times)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1875 on:** 15 May, 2011, 06:44:34 pm »

A cuckoo, at Mucking Hall.

The arrow marks the spot where I attempted to conceal myself under a tree whilst I cuckooed at it.

Pingu · « **Reply #1876 on:** 15 May, 2011, 07:22:00 pm »

On the Snow Roads: loadsa deer, mountain & brown hares, heard a cuckoo while descending the Cabrach, possible badger in Glen Isla (only a glimpse so can't be certain).

valkyrie · « **Reply #1877 on:** 15 May, 2011, 08:35:59 pm »

Quote from: Pingu on 15 May, 2011, 07:22:00 pm

On the Snow Roads: loadsa deer, mountain & brown hares, heard a cuckoo while descending the Cabrach, possible badger in Glen Isla (only a glimpse so can't be certain).

I slowed right down in Glen Isla when I saw a badger sized black animal crossing the road ahead around dusk. When we got closer I realised it was a black lamb out on the road. A rabbit ran out in front of me at the top of Glen Isla while I was descending at about 30mph. I didn't have time to react at all, but it did a massive jump (handlebar height) and I missed it by a few inches. Also saw an owl, a few bats and a hedge hog wandering along the grass verge.

border-rider · « **Reply #1878 on:** 16 May, 2011, 01:33:52 pm »

Quote from: corshamjim on 15 May, 2011, 09:24:35 am

Quote from: Chris S on 15 May, 2011, 08:16:34 am
Yesterday, a rather handsome male Cockchafer, at Chez boab[/url]

Gosh I haven't seen one of those for decades.

I got hit on the head by one just outside Brecon a couple of years ago, and found 2 crawling up my leg as I cycled along in a similar place a few weeks ago.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #1879 on:** 16 May, 2011, 02:22:49 pm »

A puddock or a toad under a plant outside our shed this morning.

Bledlow · « **Reply #1880 on:** 16 May, 2011, 07:59:30 pm »

Heard screeching past just now, but I moved too slowly to see them: swifts.

I've been seeing martins for quite a while, but these are my first swifts of the year. I suspect I've been rather unobservant.

Snakehips · « **Reply #1881 on:** 16 May, 2011, 08:09:11 pm »

Quote from: Bledlow on 16 May, 2011, 07:59:30 pm

I suspect I've been rather unobservant.

I don't think so , I have only just seen Swifts in the last couple of days. Sand Martins OTOH arrived in large numbers on the Thames about a month ago.

L CC · « **Reply #1882 on:** 17 May, 2011, 12:52:22 pm »

Cinnabar on my grubby windowsill

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #1883 on:** 17 May, 2011, 09:41:22 pm »

Over the last few days in the New Forest:
Redstarts flycatching.
One Dartford warbler near Rhinefield.
Lots of blackcaps.
LOTS of cuckoos.
An adder.
All three hirundines, and swifts...and then, on the causeway to Hurst Castle, April asked "What's the difference between a raven and a crow?"

As if by magic, one raven appeared, being mobbed by one carrion crow.

Snakehips · « **Reply #1884 on:** 18 May, 2011, 12:28:57 pm »

I've got a delightful young Robin feeding on my lawn at the moment.

Rig of Jarkness · « **Reply #1885 on:** 18 May, 2011, 08:32:33 pm »

Quote from: Snakehips on 16 May, 2011, 08:09:11 pm

Quote from: Bledlow on 16 May, 2011, 07:59:30 pm
I suspect I've been rather unobservant.
I don't think so , I have only just seen Swifts in the last couple of days. Sand Martins OTOH arrived in large numbers on the Thames about a month ago.

I haven't seen any swifts yet either

nicknack · « **Reply #1886 on:** 18 May, 2011, 08:50:28 pm »

They've been here (North Kent) for about a fortnight.

Tail End Charlie · « **Reply #1887 on:** 18 May, 2011, 08:51:55 pm »

Heard, then saw some swifts round here (just south of Manchester) two days ago. Uplifting sound.

kettrinboy · « **Reply #1888 on:** 19 May, 2011, 02:51:52 pm »

Twice within a few weeks ive seen Red Kites, one flew along side me for a few hundred yards, it had a plastic bag in its talons, what would it want with that i wonder? then last week saw another one fairly close carrying what looked like a mouse, i know Northants is a hotspot for these birds but this is the first time ive seen them close up ie within 50 yards.

Pingu · « **Reply #1889 on:** 19 May, 2011, 02:58:37 pm »

Quote from: kettrinboy on 19 May, 2011, 02:51:52 pm

...Red Kites, one flew along side me for a few hundred yards, it had a plastic bag in its talons, what would it want with that i wonder?...

I think the red kite is one of those birds that likes adorn its nest with 'treasure'.

ETA: see BBC News - Stuffed toy Rudolph is red kite target

L CC · « **Reply #1890 on:** 19 May, 2011, 04:48:37 pm »

A snake.
I assumed it was roadkill, but when I lumberingly turned around for a closer look, it had gone.
Teeny, it was, pencil sized.
Is there a term for baby snake? Snakelet?

corshamjim · « **Reply #1891 on:** 19 May, 2011, 05:16:59 pm »

Quote from: boab on 19 May, 2011, 04:48:37 pm

Is there a term for baby snake? Snakelet?

A worm

Just kidding. I don't think there is a word for it, no. 'Juvenile' is probably what the herpetologists use to describe them.

jogler · « **Reply #1892 on:** 19 May, 2011, 05:41:45 pm »

Quote from: boab on 19 May, 2011, 04:48:37 pm

Is there a term for baby snake? Snakelet?

a little creep?

kettrinboy · « **Reply #1893 on:** 19 May, 2011, 08:36:08 pm »

Quote from: Pingu on 19 May, 2011, 02:58:37 pm

Quote from: kettrinboy on 19 May, 2011, 02:51:52 pm
...Red Kites, one flew along side me for a few hundred yards, it had a plastic bag in its talons, what would it want with that i wonder?...

I think the red kite is one of those birds that likes adorn its nest with 'treasure'.

ETA: see BBC News - Stuffed toy Rudolph is red kite target

Ah i see, if i see one carrying a cuddly toy then, i,ll know it just wants one so it can admire it in its nest.

kettrinboy · « **Reply #1894 on:** 19 May, 2011, 08:40:36 pm »

Quote from: boab on 19 May, 2011, 04:48:37 pm

A snake.
I assumed it was roadkill, but when I lumberingly turned around for a closer look, it had gone.
Teeny, it was, pencil sized.
Is there a term for baby snake? Snakelet?

could have been a Slow Worm maybe, ive seen one on the road before and they are pencil sized, not a snake but a legless lizard i believe.

clarion · « **Reply #1895 on:** 20 May, 2011, 03:39:16 pm »

Ants. Loads of them. We had a few inside the building at work a few weeks ago, but that's not happening right now. As it is, I spotted some heaps of sand at the far end of the car park and went to investigate. There is an area of about four metres in any direction which is riddled with antholes.

I'm not looking forward to their flying $:-\$

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1896 on:** 20 May, 2011, 05:53:21 pm »

A cream spot tiger moth. Never seen one before. Very striking, but not that uncommon, it seems.

Cream-spot Tiger Arctia villica - UKMoths

Snakehips · « **Reply #1897 on:** 21 May, 2011, 07:00:38 pm »

Saw two Tern over the Thames in Kingston ..........

.... and the young Robins on my lawn

.... which have now started sunbathing

Tim Hall · « **Reply #1898 on:** 22 May, 2011, 06:02:41 pm »

A pair of Great Tits flying in an agitated fashion near a climb I was trying (and failing) to do. Watching them a bit closer, and listening, it became apparent that they were nesting in a crack in the rock, halfway up the next climb (Pine Crack at Stone Farm).

RJ · « **Reply #1899 on:** 23 May, 2011, 09:59:26 am »

Blue tits clearly feeding young in the neighbours' nestbox.

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