Spring Photographs 2024

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:13 pm

Our little Froggy friends busy last night

spring is sprung in LP ponds

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:35 pm

Enjoying breakfast

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Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:02 pm

Best of all seasons.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:51 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:02 pm
Best of all seasons.

Love Spring ... can't wait for the weather to pick up a bit more and get out on my Bike

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:32 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:13 pm
Our little Froggy friends busy last night spring is sprung in LP ponds

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Froggies have been a courtin' in my pond too, noticed the spawn a few days ago but I didnt hear the nighttime racket they made (thankfully) because my hearing has become so bad.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:43 pm

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On one of my regular walks (In the new(ish) town I live in) I pass a longish row of older houses with more established gardens. Each year I track the development of the magnolia which are in their gardens.
Buds were developing nicely 23 rd Feb, there was a frost a couple of days later which (thankfully) hasnt buggered them up. Not exactly developed fully in the following 2 colder/windier weeks but getting there and should be in full splendour soon.

Athletico mtoto · Post by **Athletico mtoto** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:12 pm

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Muddy puddle full of frog spawn.Hope it doesn’t dry out anytime soon

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:29 pm

1st visitor of the season ...

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Had'nt set date and time on the wildlife camera

but this was 7.30pm last night

he/she is a big feller/lass (no I'm not fat shaming our hog

) for having been asleep for a couple of months

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:42 pm

Not quick enough to get a photo but - I saw my first butterfly off 2024 yesterday. As usual, in the area I live, it was a Brimstone (male in this case). Im not sure if they're quite so widespread in northern England/Scotland but very common in Hampshire. Not my photo but...

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:53 pm

LeadBelly wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:42 pm
Not quick enough to get a photo but - I saw my first butterfly off 2024 yesterday. As usual, in the area I live, it was a Brimstone (male in this case). Im not sure if they're quite so widespread in northern England/Scotland but very common in Hampshire. Not my photo but...brimstone.jpg

Certainly don't see them around here LB

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:56 pm

great weather yester for a walk in the park, the dog park is great to sit and watch, full pool, small pool and dog showers, it really is a dog's world:

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:45 pm

Big feller here for his supper tonight

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:05 pm

The Big Lads little friend appeared tonight

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dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:45 pm

LeadBelly wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:42 pm
Not quick enough to get a photo but - I saw my first butterfly off 2024 yesterday. As usual, in the area I live, it was a Brimstone (male in this case). Im not sure if they're quite so widespread in northern England/Scotland but very common in Hampshire. Not my photo but...brimstone.jpg

Yep, we get Brimstones here, but the first I always see is the Orange Tip, out with the Cuckoo Flowers.No sign yet.

Poulton-le-Claret · Post by **Poulton-le-Claret** » Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:04 pm

Not the best quality picture, but a Grey Heron in the pond close to my house on Saturday.

Mala591 · Post by **Mala591** » Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:06 pm

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Rochdale canal, Hebden Bridge

What a wonderful place Hebden Bridge is when the sun is shining!

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:42 pm

Glendalough. County Wicklow, Ireland

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:44 pm

Croydon Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:42 pm
Glendalough. County Wicklow, Ireland

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Lovely there ... we were there in October last year

The visitor center very good too.

Xianclaret · Post by **Xianclaret** » Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:04 pm

The end of a weeks rain on the Costa Del Sol…..

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:07 pm

First (lonely) poppy of the year. Lots of tadpoles now in that pond too.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:01 pm

Nesting box has attracted to lovely Blue Tits looking forward to watching the next few weeks unfold ain't nature brilliant.

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ALP · Post by **ALP** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:17 pm

Mating lapwings by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Deer on the moor by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Short eared owl 2 April 24 by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Stonechat by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Paired up by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:29 pm

This feller looks like he's done 15 rounds with Mike Tyson

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Happy enough though and his ladyfriend seems to like him

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:44 am

ALP wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:17 pm

ALP, have you been noticing more curlews this year? I'm not sure whether I've been lucky, or if they are doing a little better, because I've heard more calling than last year while out on my local patch. I hope so, because they are on the Red List. Sadly fewer lapwings, though, as per.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:00 am

Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:44 am
ALP, have you been noticing more curlews this year? I'm not sure whether I've been lucky, or if they are doing a little better, because I've heard more calling than last year while out on my local patch. I hope so, because they are on the Red List. Sadly fewer lapwings, though, as per.

Certainly more Curlews round here ... we often see them when we go for a walk up on LP moor and driving to Skipton.

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:13 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:00 am
Certainly more Curlews round here ... we often see them when we go for a walk up on LP moor and driving to Skipton.

This is good to hear. They may have had a decent breeding season last year. Let's hope it continues.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:23 pm

Blossom coming

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Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:00 pm

Beautiful day in Elie today...not a soul about,so peaceful.

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:06 pm

Fantastic Sky tonight over LP

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Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:02 pm

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Walk round East Wymss Fife today it was lovely to see the seals basking on the rocks.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:10 pm

Alnwick Gardens Cherry Trees magnificent again this year... Hanama is great again...

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:11 pm

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:44 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:10 pm
Alnwick Gardens Cherry Trees magnificent again this year... Hanami is great again...IMG-20240417-WA0000.jpgIMG-20240417-WA0007.jpgIMG-20240417-WA0006.jpg

Edit
Its Hanami (or Sakura)

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:42 pm

Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:44 am
ALP, have you been noticing more curlews this year? I'm not sure whether I've been lucky, or if they are doing a little better, because I've heard more calling than last year while out on my local patch. I hope so, because they are on the Red List. Sadly fewer lapwings, though, as per.

I'd say they've nested lower, which makes them more noticeable. Agree about the Lapwings.

Saw our local Hen Harrier female with a Lapwing, which ain't gonna help.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:27 am

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Just got a new phone loving the camera

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:32 am

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Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:57 pm

Spring Blossom in LP

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Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri May 03, 2024 8:14 pm

Our pet fox snoozing in her usual position whilst waiting for her food. Been feeding her for 2 years now

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri May 10, 2024 9:57 am

Heron on The Ribble at LP this morning looking for his breakfast.
Watched him for about 3 minutes after taking this picture ... they really do have a lot of patience
Had to screen shot as photo too big to post

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dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Fri May 10, 2024 10:51 am

Weekend out with the camera..... Squirrel, Cuckoo, Puffins....

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat May 11, 2024 10:17 am

Stunning display of the northern lights in the East Neuk of Fife last night

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Athletico mtoto · Post by **Athletico mtoto** » Tue May 14, 2024 10:39 am

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Big family this year.8 cygnets

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue May 14, 2024 11:40 am

He was there again today, then flew up Long Preston Beck a few yards when he spotted me this morning

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ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat May 18, 2024 2:13 pm

Looking at the pics on this thread, I really can't compete, but I did go for a walk yesterday with part of it on the canal. I'm sure a lot of you will know where these were taken.