Some local wildlife and scenery

[hammered]

These photos are from the last couple of days, not much else to do seeing we've not had any rain for about 6 or 7 weeks, so I took the camera out yet again .

This first pic is of the runt of the ducklings, it was fast asleep on the feeding platform.

This greenfinch wouldn't let me get any closer, but I thought it would make a good shot.

This is a Water Vole, one of our rarer animals, thankfully making a comeback.

This shot was taken from the fields looking towards the church and my house. My house is in the middle of the trees to the right of the church




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[RGINN]

Very good, that first one.

 

[NGE]

I like 'em all Hammered. Get a 2 litre soda bottle, make a small hole in the cap, fill it with water, suspend it over a tub or shallow pan of water. Let it slowly drip into the other water, making little splashes. Birds and other critters will hear that and come flocking to your yard. Get your camera ready.....have fun...........NGE

 

[hammered]

I like 'em all Hammered. Get a 2 litre soda bottle, make a small hole in the cap, fill it with water, suspend it over a tub or shallow pan of water. Let it slowly drip into the other water, making little splashes. Birds and other critters will hear that and come flocking to your yard. Get your camera ready.....have fun...........NGE

Thanks for the tip mate , I'll try it tomorrow


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[nascarfan]

Sweet pics Hammered Thought the Vole was a rat, LOL! And the field with the church in the background is Awesome! I have that one as my desktop!

Bob

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

You do some great pic's! And, love the country scenery!
I like that little vole, made me think of your little hedgehog. hehehehehehe
I hope you bring us, many more little animals, soon.

 

[Th3rty7]

Nice shots all around, I like the landscape the most.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Wow Ian, great shot of the Water Vole I live right near the River Tees and they used to be a lot about 30 years ago, haven't seen one for at least that time, although the have re-introduced the Otter to the Tees, the Water Vole is still yet to make a come back

SS

 

[johnnyblaze]

What a lil cutie patutie duckling you got there


Blaze

 

[Unicorn]

Great shots again Ian, and yes it's good to see some of the wildlife making a come back to our rivers. You live in a lovely part of England, I get very envious of your surroundings, living in a City doesn't hold much charm I'm afraid.


'U'

 

[Mental Granny]

Ian .... love all your pics ... Of course you know I am a big animal picture fan an the church picture is beautiful ! Please keep sharing !

 

[hammered]

Thanks for the comments guys, unfortunately Benson is ill and I'm spending my time looking after him. I'll say thanks properly later


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[ohioaxeman]

no rain in 6 or 7 weeks? I think it stopped raining here today for about 6 or 7 minutes.... lol

 

[hammered]

Sweet pics Hammered Thought the Vole was a rat, LOL! And the field with the church in the background is Awesome! I have that one as my desktop!

Bob

Funny you should say that, the "Water Vole" is known as the "Water Rat" although not related

You do some great pic's! And, love the country scenery!
I like that little vole, made me think of your little hedgehog. hehehehehehe
I hope you bring us, many more little animals, soon.

Thanks Patsy , I would have got back to you sooner, but I've been busy putting the Kraken, I mean Mom, into a home

Nice shots all around, I like the landscape the most.

Thanks mate

Wow Ian, great shot of the Water Vole I live right near the River Tees and they used to be a lot about 30 years ago, haven't seen one for at least that time, although the have re-introduced the Otter to the Tees, the Water Vole is still yet to make a come back

SS

You have to come down here Colin, with or without your Bar-B-Que. Just bring your camera

What a lil cutie patutie duckling you got there


Blaze

Thanks JB, You're always welcome

Great shots again Ian, and yes it's good to see some of the wildlife making a come back to our rivers. You live in a lovely part of England, I get very envious of your surroundings, living in a City doesn't hold much charm I'm afraid.


'U'

Hey "U", you are one of the UK crowd, when I eventually get my backside in gear, you are coming down with detector and camera and we will all detect and kick out together, OK

Ian .... love all your pics ... Of course you know I am a big animal picture fan an the church picture is beautiful ! Please keep sharing !

Thanks Evy , that means a lot coming from you

no rain in 6 or 7 weeks? I think it stopped raining here today for about 6 or 7 minutes.... lol

Now thats just teasing ohioaxeman. Stop before I get upset



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[Unicorn]

Been wondering how Benson is Ian, what's been wrong with him?
Not too sure about detecting with you, I don't have one lol I do most of my TH at car boot sales, charity shops and auctions etc etc. But yous would all be welcome to pop in for a cuppa if you are down this way. My hubby is a retired 'bobbie' and my son is in as well. Sooooo lots in common to talk about eh.


'U'

 

[hammered]

Been wondering how Benson is Ian, what's been wrong with him?
Not too sure about detecting with you, I don't have one lol I do most of my TH at car boot sales, charity shops and auctions etc etc. But yous would all be welcome to pop in for a cuppa if you are down this way. My hubby is a retired 'bobbie' and my son is in as well. Sooooo lots in common to talk about eh.


'U'

Hi "U" , Benson has something called "hot spots", because he goes swimming all the time, can't stop him, his fur doesn't dry out 100%. Due to being damp around his chin and cheeks, and warm, it's a perfect area for bacteria to grow. He gets a version of acne, which then gets itchy and he scratches it and the problem get worse and worse. I try to keep on top of it, but it catches you out sometimes, fortunately, he is responding to anti-biotics and is bouncing back. Still swimming though .


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[Chug And Red]

Love your newest pictures, you have a real eye and gift, thank you for sharing, as always you made my day! I hope Benson feels better soon, sorry to hear our buddy is sick, glad to hear he is well loved and taken care of!!!! He's a lucky boy Ian!!!! Keep those pics coming, your awesome!!!!! Red

 

[hammered]

Love your newest pictures, you have a real eye and gift, thank you for sharing, as always you made my day! I hope Benson feels better soon, sorry to hear our buddy is sick, glad to hear he is well loved and taken care of!!!! He's a lucky boy Ian!!!! Keep those pics coming, your awesome!!!!! Red

Don't worry Red, the pics will keep on coming, cos Benson keeps on swimmin . Thanks for caring


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[GibH]

We lived on the river Ouse when I was a kid. Don't think I remember ever seeing a water vole. Of course that was 38 ye...... errrrr..... a few years ago. Nice shots.

 

[Westfront]

Nice pics Ian! Good to have another hobby when everything is in planted.... Your animal shots are just amazing! But sorry to hear bout Benson... hope he gets better soon!