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

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by Cookie Monster, Apr 8, 2008.

Page 5 of 9
  1. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2006
    Messages:
    15,034
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wareham, Dorset
    Ratings:
    +30,201
    The two before the Macaw are of a Roseate Spoonbill.
    The two in the Tree look like Bee Eaters but like Rollers, I don't know if there are any in the New World, otherwise I'm not sure.
    Shiney, is there anywhere you haven't been?? :D
     
    strongylodon, Apr 13, 2008
    #61 Quote in Conversation
  2. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2006
    Messages:
    15,034
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wareham, Dorset
    Ratings:
    +30,201
    The two before the Macaw are of a Roseate Spoonbill.
    The two in the Tree look like Bee Eaters but like Rollers, I don't know if there are any in the New World, otherwise I'm not sure.
    Shiney, is there anywhere you haven't been?? :D
     
    strongylodon, Apr 13, 2008
    #62 Quote in Conversation
  3. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Yes Srongy,I don't think Shiney has done much of the British Isles but I am sure Shiney knows the places he has been to in this beautiful island of ours
    [​IMG] :D
     
    Kandy, Apr 13, 2008
    #63 Quote in Conversation
  4. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Yes Srongy,I don't think Shiney has done much of the British Isles but I am sure Shiney knows the places he has been to in this beautiful island of ours
    [​IMG] :D
     
    Kandy, Apr 13, 2008
    #64 Quote in Conversation
  5. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    Strongy and Kandy, there are lots of places I haven't been to - but I'm working on it :D

    Kandy, we've toured Scotland and Ireland a few times but only been to Wales once and although we have travelled a lot of England it has been mainly to visit towns, historical sites and gardens. We're saving the touring of this country for when we get old :eek: :D and can't travel abroad.

    No snidey comments about age from anyone, please :D :D
     
    shiney, Apr 14, 2008
    #65 Quote in Conversation
  6. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    Strongy and Kandy, there are lots of places I haven't been to - but I'm working on it :D

    Kandy, we've toured Scotland and Ireland a few times but only been to Wales once and although we have travelled a lot of England it has been mainly to visit towns, historical sites and gardens. We're saving the touring of this country for when we get old :eek: :D and can't travel abroad.

    No snidey comments about age from anyone, please :D :D
     
    shiney, Apr 14, 2008
    #66 Quote in Conversation
  7. intermiplants

    intermiplants Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2007
    Messages:
    2,211
    Ratings:
    +3
    no snidey comments about age shiney your only as old as you feel and by the look of it you feel 21, you just keep posting the pictures shiney they are brilliant [​IMG] ;)
     
    intermiplants, Apr 14, 2008
    #67 Quote in Conversation
  8. intermiplants

    intermiplants Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2007
    Messages:
    2,211
    Ratings:
    +3
    no snidey comments about age shiney your only as old as you feel and by the look of it you feel 21, you just keep posting the pictures shiney they are brilliant [​IMG] ;)
     
    intermiplants, Apr 14, 2008
    #68 Quote in Conversation
  9. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    I've no idea about this

    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]


    This was somewhere on the Nile

    [​IMG]


    Little Egret

    [​IMG]


    Hoopoo/Hoopoe?

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    shiney, Apr 20, 2008
    #69 Quote in Conversation
  10. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    I've no idea about this

    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]


    This was somewhere on the Nile

    [​IMG]


    Little Egret

    [​IMG]


    Hoopoo/Hoopoe?

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    shiney, Apr 20, 2008
    #70 Quote in Conversation
  11. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2006
    Messages:
    15,034
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wareham, Dorset
    Ratings:
    +30,201
    Wow, never been able to get THAT close to one, [​IMG]
    There have been about 6 reported in the UK this weekend but I bet they don't stay. :(
     
    strongylodon, Apr 20, 2008
    #71 Quote in Conversation
  12. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2006
    Messages:
    15,034
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wareham, Dorset
    Ratings:
    +30,201
    Wow, never been able to get THAT close to one, [​IMG]
    There have been about 6 reported in the UK this weekend but I bet they don't stay. :(
     
    strongylodon, Apr 20, 2008
    #72 Quote in Conversation
  13. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    Mrs shiney took the photos of the hoopoos. The ycame walking past her and digging in the grass.
     
    shiney, Apr 20, 2008
    #73 Quote in Conversation
  14. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    64,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +125,314
    Mrs shiney took the photos of the hoopoos. The ycame walking past her and digging in the grass.
     
    shiney, Apr 20, 2008
    #74 Quote in Conversation
  15. Cookie Monster

    Cookie Monster Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2008
    Messages:
    1,107
    Ratings:
    +6
    Shiney! Great photos ... as always!

    You've been up the Nile? Was this a trip where you visited the pyramids and tombs of the Egyptian pharoahs, valley of the Kings etc??? If so I MUST start a new thread on - historical / ancient monuments you have visited - I would love to see any photos you have of ancient Egypt and it would give me a chance to post some pics of my beloved stone circles from Britain too!

    Keep the photos Tuten-comin' !!!!

    Kath
     
    Cookie Monster, Apr 21, 2008
    #75 Quote in Conversation
Page 5 of 9
Loading...
Similar Threads - BIRDS REST WORLD
  1. a1154

    Birds flying into windows, stickers effective? Blackbirds

    a1154, Dec 11, 2024, in forum: Wildlife Corner
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    507
    fairygirl
    Dec 13, 2024
  2. tommyrot

    Where have all the wee birds gone?

    tommyrot, Aug 9, 2024, in forum: Wildlife Corner
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    3,792
    burnie
    Oct 10, 2024
  3. TheMadHedger

    Feeding garden birds

    TheMadHedger, Jun 21, 2024, in forum: Wildlife Corner
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    907
    Jiffy
    Jun 22, 2024
  4. Pink678

    Got gifted some foxgloves by the birds I think! How should I look after them?

    Pink678, Jun 2, 2024, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    684
    Pink678
    Jun 6, 2024
  5. eddybaby

    Update Birds, rats & neighbours

    eddybaby, May 31, 2024, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    536
    eddybaby
    Jul 7, 2024

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice