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  2. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Peacock butterfly sunning itself on the path. A Holly blue flitting all over the place. 2 ravens croaking up above and many jackdaws in the next field with the sheep. A blackbird singing nonstop...
    Peacock butterfly sunning itself on the path. A Holly blue flitting all over the place. 2 ravens croaking up above and many jackdaws in the next field with the sheep. A blackbird singing nonstop on the top of our old bramley apple tree. A blackcap in the conifer and a robin living dangerously in...
    Peacock butterfly sunning itself on the path. A Holly blue flitting all over the place. 2 ravens croaking up above and many jackdaws in the next field with the sheep. A blackbird singing nonstop on the top of our old bramley apple tree. A...
    Peacock butterfly sunning itself on the path. A Holly blue flitting all over the place. 2 ravens croaking up above and many jackdaws in the next field with the sheep. A blackbird singing nonstop...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 18 19 20
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    On the Levels
    Apr 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM
  3. Scrungee
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images

    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Scrungee, Feb 24, 2021 ... 16 17 18
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    Ante1
    Apr 15, 2024 at 8:19 PM
  4. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    That's good to hear Fingers crossed that the rats have moved on, for now at least .
    That's good to hear Fingers crossed that the rats have moved on, for now at least .
    That's good to hear Fingers crossed that the rats have moved on, for now at least .
    That's good to hear Fingers crossed that the rats have moved on, for now at least .
    Spruce, Dec 3, 2013 ... 12 13 14
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    AnniD
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  5. wiseowl
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    What Bird feeders Advice Please

    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I like the tapping info - brilliant! It's funny you saying that though - I kept calling him/her Woody,...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I like the tapping info - brilliant! It's funny you...
    Just saw your comment @Butterfly6 - I've only had 'one at a time' nuthatch activity, but they don't venture far from their original sites, and I expect they nest/breed in the nearby NT garden.I...
    wiseowl, Jan 17, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    fairygirl
    Mar 17, 2024
  6. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    I'm seeing some house Martins or possibly swallows this morning now the wind has dropped and the air is warmer.
    Spruce, Apr 8, 2021 ... 2 3
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    pete
    Jun 10, 2023
  7. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife 2024

    Wall Lizard, Durlston Castle.
    Wall Lizard, Durlston Castle.
    Wall Lizard, Durlston Castle.
    Wall Lizard, Durlston Castle.
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    wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024
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    strongylodon
    Apr 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
  8. wiseowl
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    Hedgehogs and Bonfires

    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    I have 3 Hedgehogs as permanent residents in the garden due to the fact they can't dig under the fences or under the Garden Gate............so they're safe enough.:cat-kittyandsmiley::coffee::thumbsup:
    wiseowl, Nov 3, 2018
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    ARMANDII
    Nov 10, 2019
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  10. Marley Farley
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    What is buzzing or flying near you today??

    It's just come to our attention (thank you RM1986!) that some of our problems may have been attributable, in part at least, to active threads with over 1,000 posts. Therefore, this thread is being...
    It's just come to our attention (thank you RM1986!) that some of our problems may have been attributable, in part at least, to active threads with over 1,000 posts. Therefore, this thread is being closed and started in a new thread. Otherwise known as 'splitting'.How it will work is this:...
    It's just come to our attention (thank you RM1986!) that some of our problems may have been attributable, in part at least, to active threads with over 1,000 posts. Therefore, this thread is being closed and started in a new thread. Otherwise...
    It's just come to our attention (thank you RM1986!) that some of our problems may have been attributable, in part at least, to active threads with over 1,000 posts. Therefore, this thread is being...
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    Marley Farley
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  11. Marley Farley
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    What's Buzzing or Flying near you today.... 2014

    It's the same at a small GC near me. There's always a robin hanging around the cafe. He gets thrown crumbs from the customers. It's lovely watching him!Great article too - it makes me wish I...
    It's the same at a small GC near me. There's always a robin hanging around the cafe. He gets thrown crumbs from the customers. It's lovely watching him!Great article too - it makes me wish I could adopt a crow. They're so clever! :)
    It's the same at a small GC near me. There's always a robin hanging around the cafe. He gets thrown crumbs from the customers. It's lovely watching him!Great article too - it makes me wish I could adopt a crow. They're so clever! :)
    It's the same at a small GC near me. There's always a robin hanging around the cafe. He gets thrown crumbs from the customers. It's lovely watching him!Great article too - it makes me wish I...
    Marley Farley, Jan 8, 2014 ... 90 91 92
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    Fern4
    Mar 11, 2015
  12. strongylodon
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    What's Buzzin' or Flying Near You Today..? MK 3..

    Closed... New Thread..
    Closed... New Thread..
    Closed... New Thread..
    Closed... New Thread..
    strongylodon, Dec 30, 2012 ... 78 79 80
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    Marley Farley
    Jan 8, 2014
  13. ARMANDII
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    WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2018

    This is a Grackle, pretty much confined to Canada and the US east of the Rocky Mountains.
    This is a Grackle, pretty much confined to Canada and the US east of the Rocky Mountains.
    This is a Grackle, pretty much confined to Canada and the US east of the Rocky Mountains.
    This is a Grackle, pretty much confined to Canada and the US east of the Rocky Mountains.
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    ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2018 ... 76 77 78
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    hydrogardener
    May 7, 2021
  14. Phil A
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    What's Buzzing or Flying near you today... 2015

    2016 thread here...
    2016 thread here...
    2016 thread here...
    2016 thread here...
    Phil A, Jan 20, 2015 ... 66 67 68
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    shiney
    Jan 9, 2016
  15. Marley Farley
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    What's Buzzing or Flying near You Today..?? Mark 2..!!

    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    Marley Farley, Sep 26, 2009 ... 65 66 67
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    Marley Farley
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  16. shiney
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    What's Buzzing or Flying near you today......2016

    Poor focusing but a Jay came down to feed with the Stock Doves (left) and the Woodies (right) .Stock Dove.
    Poor focusing but a Jay came down to feed with the Stock Doves (left) and the Woodies (right) .Stock Dove.
    Poor focusing but a Jay came down to feed with the Stock Doves (left) and the Woodies (right) .Stock Dove.
    Poor focusing but a Jay came down to feed with the Stock Doves (left) and the Woodies (right) .Stock Dove.
    shiney, Jan 9, 2016 ... 61 62 63
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    strongylodon
    Jan 9, 2017
  17. ARMANDII
    Like x 5

    WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU TODAY - 2017

    Naah, all the pics and text seemed to be okay:dunno::coffee::snorky:
    Naah, all the pics and text seemed to be okay:dunno::coffee::snorky:
    Naah, all the pics and text seemed to be okay:dunno::coffee::snorky:
    Naah, all the pics and text seemed to be okay:dunno::coffee::snorky:
    ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017 ... 60 61 62
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    ARMANDII
    Jan 1, 2018
  18. Sheal
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    Land/Water Wildlife

    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    @redstarWhat's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    Sheal, Jul 22, 2016 ... 50 51 52
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    Victoria
    Mar 2, 2024
  19. Cookie Monster

    BIRDS! G.C. Bird Survey photos.

    Apparently it nests there each year - one of the locals told me. I don't know how long they live but I guess he meant that each generation continues to nest there.
    Apparently it nests there each year - one of the locals told me. I don't know how long they live but I guess he meant that each generation continues to nest there.
    Apparently it nests there each year - one of the locals told me. I don't know how long they live but I guess he meant that each generation continues to nest there.
    Apparently it nests there each year - one of the locals told me. I don't know how long they live but I guess he meant that each generation continues to nest there.
    Cookie Monster, Apr 7, 2008 ... 41 42 43
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    shiney
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  20. strongylodon
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    WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2020

    New thread below.....What's buzzing or flying near you 2021? | Gardeners Corner - The Friendly Gardening Forum
    New thread below.....What's buzzing or flying near you 2021? | Gardeners Corner - The Friendly Gardening Forum
    New thread below.....What's buzzing or flying near you 2021? | Gardeners Corner - The Friendly Gardening Forum
    New thread below.....What's buzzing or flying near you 2021? | Gardeners Corner - The Friendly Gardening Forum
    strongylodon, Jan 5, 2020 ... 40 41 42
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    Sheal
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  21. wiseowl
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    Butterfly And Caterpillar Corner

    No idea what it is, but it was on my chaenomeles on Monday (think it spied that juicy shoot further up the branch! :th scifD36: )
    No idea what it is, but it was on my chaenomeles on Monday (think it spied that juicy shoot further up the branch! :th scifD36: )
    No idea what it is, but it was on my chaenomeles on Monday (think it spied that juicy shoot further up the branch! :th scifD36: )
    No idea what it is, but it was on my chaenomeles on Monday (think it spied that juicy shoot further up the branch! :th scifD36: )
    P1200782.JPG 222_2263.JPG P1040856.JPG image.jpg peacock1.jpg peacock2.jpg
    wiseowl, Jun 12, 2014 ... 35 36 37
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    "M"
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  22. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2023 ?

    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    New thread here: What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
    JWK, Jan 1, 2023 ... 27 28 29
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    JWK
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  23. JWK

    What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?

    Thanks I have a very greedy and wily Pheasant here, so I have to wait for him to disappear before I put food down for the ground feeding birds.
    Thanks I have a very greedy and wily Pheasant here, so I have to wait for him to disappear before I put food down for the ground feeding birds.
    Thanks I have a very greedy and wily Pheasant here, so I have to wait for him to disappear before I put food down for the ground feeding birds.
    Thanks I have a very greedy and wily Pheasant here, so I have to wait for him to disappear before I put food down for the ground feeding birds.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2022 ... 27 28 29
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    Sheal
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  24. Sheal
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2021?

    2022 thread : What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?
    2022 thread : What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?
    2022 thread : What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?
    2022 thread : What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?
    Sheal, Jan 15, 2021 ... 23 24 25
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    JWK
    Jan 1, 2022
  25. shiney
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    WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2019

    New thread for 2020 - WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2020
    New thread for 2020 - WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2020
    New thread for 2020 - WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2020
    New thread for 2020 - WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU 2020
    shiney, Jan 9, 2019 ... 23 24 25
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    Fat Controller
    Feb 9, 2020
  26. wiseowl

    Woo,s Wildlife Co.

    Thanks Pip Yes the Heron sometimes takes the Odd fish or two Its just Nature I do,nt worry to much about it .Its coming up now to the Herons Breeding time
    Thanks Pip Yes the Heron sometimes takes the Odd fish or two Its just Nature I do,nt worry to much about it .Its coming up now to the Herons Breeding time
    Thanks Pip Yes the Heron sometimes takes the Odd fish or two Its just Nature I do,nt worry to much about it .Its coming up now to the Herons Breeding time
    Thanks Pip Yes the Heron sometimes takes the Odd fish or two Its just Nature I do,nt worry to much about it .Its coming up now to the Herons Breeding time
    wiseowl, Dec 8, 2007 ... 8 9 10
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  27. BeeHappy
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    Bee Happy's Plants for Pollinator's- Page for friendly advice,suggestions & links

    @BeeHappy Just finished reading this book:A Sting in the Tale: Amazon.co.uk: Dave Goulson: 9780099575122: BooksExcellent somewhat academic book about Bumblebees. Have you read it? Now we are...
    @BeeHappy Just finished reading this book:A Sting in the Tale: Amazon.co.uk: Dave Goulson: 9780099575122: BooksExcellent somewhat academic book about Bumblebees. Have you read it? Now we are absolutely committed to plantings to encourage Bumblebees. What are your planting suggestions? ...
    @BeeHappy Just finished reading this book:A Sting in the Tale: Amazon.co.uk: Dave Goulson: 9780099575122: BooksExcellent somewhat academic book about Bumblebees. Have you read it? Now we are absolutely committed to plantings to encourage...
    @BeeHappy Just finished reading this book:A Sting in the Tale: Amazon.co.uk: Dave Goulson: 9780099575122: BooksExcellent somewhat academic book about Bumblebees. Have you read it? Now we are...
    BeeHappy, Sep 14, 2017 ... 8 9 10
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    Redwing
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  28. Cookie Monster

    MAMMALS, REPTILES & AMPHIBIAN GC Survey

    Friendly looking chappies :) If they want a little gourmet holiday a bit further south, you can send them to us. We have a lovely selection of slugs for them. :dbgrtmb:
    Friendly looking chappies :) If they want a little gourmet holiday a bit further south, you can send them to us. We have a lovely selection of slugs for them. :dbgrtmb:
    Friendly looking chappies :) If they want a little gourmet holiday a bit further south, you can send them to us. We have a lovely selection of slugs for them. :dbgrtmb:
    Friendly looking chappies :) If they want a little gourmet holiday a bit further south, you can send them to us. We have a lovely selection of slugs for them. :dbgrtmb:
    Cookie Monster, Apr 8, 2008 ... 7 8 9
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    shiney
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  29. Cookie Monster

    BIRDS OF THE REST OF THE WORLD! G.C. member photos!

    I pointed my camera at him!:biggrin:
    I pointed my camera at him!:biggrin:
    I pointed my camera at him!:biggrin:
    I pointed my camera at him!:biggrin:
    Cookie Monster, Apr 8, 2008 ... 7 8 9
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    strongylodon
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