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Toril Full Member Posts: 17,277 Mood: Iguana	Wildlife In The Garden Sept 13, 2022 9:34:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Toril on Sept 13, 2022 9:34:47 GMT I don’t mind crane flies at all. I can happily pick those up. I can’t say the same about spiders though.
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Wildlife In The Garden Sept 13, 2022 14:02:06 GMT Diamond Diva, Toril, and 1 more like this

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Discovered a ready-to-fledge dove in a nest high in the garden tree yesterday. I had looked for a nest a few weeks ago after hearing the doves, but couldn't see any sign of a nest. The pigeons and doves obviously love this tree, despite its proximity to the house.

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Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 8:37:35 GMT Frazz, lily, and 2 more like this

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There was a first for us yesterday, a creature we had never seen before running at the base of the wall ivy. Goggle images revealed it was a short tailed weasel. The waterboard have been cutting back the vegetation along the river so I assume he was disturbed and wandered into our garden.

Toril Full Member Posts: 17,277 Mood: Iguana	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 10:53:41 GMT Diamond Diva likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Toril on Oct 5, 2022 10:53:41 GMT Awww …. they’re really sweet. ❤️ i.postimg.cc/cJXwyccC/DACDDD0-E-CA95-4-B45-8-D07-36099275-A4-C3.jpg

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Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 11:13:27 GMT lily likes this

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Post by Liv on Oct 5, 2022 11:13:27 GMT

It stared right back at me yesterday. It looks sweet but it's deadly for voles, mice and small birds.
"They will defend themselves against pet dogs and cats using their sharp teeth. Like most wildlife, the pests may also bite people if threatened or trapped."
I've been reading up on them. I've warned Oz and Ruby but they are on sentry duty next to the ivy.

Deleted Posts: 0	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 11:18:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2022 11:18:23 GMT Oct 5, 2022 10:53:41 GMT Toril said: …. they’re really sweet. ❤️ Yes, they make an excellent Korma but you need a family of them.

Frazz Full Member Posts: 20,290	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 12:56:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Frazz on Oct 5, 2022 12:56:43 GMT You wouldn't think they are so cute if one had wandered into your house and got trapped in a cupboard with the cat. The cat won, eventually, and it took about 6 weeks before the skunk-like smell disappeared.

Diamond Diva Full Member Posts: 9,559 Mood: Cocktail	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 15:36:10 GMT lily likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Diamond Diva on Oct 5, 2022 15:36:10 GMT
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Liv Full Member Posts: 15,347	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 5, 2022 16:01:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Oct 5, 2022 16:01:05 GMT Oct 5, 2022 12:56:43 GMT Frazz said: You wouldn't think they are so cute if one had wandered into your house and got trapped in a cupboard with the cat. The cat won, eventually, and it took about 6 weeks before the skunk-like smell disappeared.

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Wildlife In The Garden Oct 6, 2022 19:11:18 GMT Diamond Diva likes this

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Post by Frazz on Oct 6, 2022 19:11:18 GMT

I can't believe I didn't know this. I always assumed the lumps of moss from the roof littering the side paths were due to the rain and wind this time of year. However, since using my new mini lounge when cold, I have a "birds eye view" of next doors roof. Found myself watching magpies and crows scuttling around on the roof loosening lumps of damp moss and chucking them off! Presumably to get to grubs underneath.

Little devils! md1

Diamond Diva Full Member Posts: 9,559 Mood: Cocktail	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 6, 2022 19:59:25 GMT Frazz and lily like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Diamond Diva on Oct 6, 2022 19:59:25 GMT And the blackbirds and sparrows rummage around in the debris in the gutters for the insects too which usually results in some of it being thrown onto the floor, bless them
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Liv Full Member Posts: 15,347	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 8, 2022 22:36:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Oct 8, 2022 22:36:58 GMT When Himself went out to lock his car and shut the garage door he glimpsed something low to the ground dash between the drive gateposts, racing along the lane tonight. Very fleeting so he couldn't positively identify it. I hope it's not that weasel.

lily Full Member Posts: 17,407	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 9, 2022 7:24:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lily on Oct 9, 2022 7:24:17 GMT

Toril Full Member Posts: 17,277 Mood: Iguana	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 9, 2022 16:35:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Toril on Oct 9, 2022 16:35:38 GMT We’ve got an escaped ferret in my area. I’ve not spotted it ….. yet.

Liv Full Member Posts: 15,347	Wildlife In The Garden Oct 9, 2022 17:11:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Oct 9, 2022 17:11:36 GMT Look out rabbits!

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