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Post by torontotrini on Mar 24, 2015 13:37:05 GMT
Hi there Rosefriend. Long time no "see". But yes, I'm still alive and well and "eating bread" as they say in Botswana in their greetings. Lovely pics of the wolves, and I agree with all that is said about the idea of reintroducing wolves into areas near to human settlements. I saw a TV show about that a couple years ago, I think it was about reintroducing them in areas in Austria or Switzerland; can't remember for sure which one. I'm afraid though that I am one of those who have mixed feelings about the idea. I love wildlife, but I'm definitely not keen on having a wolf hanging around my house, or on meeting one face to "face" while strolling ina a nearby park/woods. At the same time I don't like the idea of killing them because we see them as a threat to humans or our livestock/livelihood. Is there a happy compromise/middle ground that is good for both humans and wildlife like wolves or bears, etc? Anyway, I hope you've been well and I'll pop you a PM sometime soon. Cheers.
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 24, 2015 14:28:39 GMT
Hi there Rosefriend. Long time no "see". But yes, I'm still alive and well and "eating bread" as they say in Botswana in their greetings. Lovely pics of the wolves, and I agree with all that is said about the idea of reintroducing wolves into areas near to human settlements. I saw a TV show about that a couple years ago, I think it was about reintroducing them in areas in Austria or Switzerland; can't remember for sure which one. I'm afraid though that I am one of those who have mixed feelings about the idea. I love wildlife, but I'm definitely not keen on having a wolf hanging around my house, or on meeting one face to "face" while strolling ina a nearby park/woods. At the same time I don't like the idea of killing them because we see them as a threat to humans or our livestock/livelihood. Is there a happy compromise/middle ground that is good for both humans and wildlife like wolves or bears, etc? Anyway, I hope you've been well and I'll pop you a PM sometime soon. Cheers. Hi TT torontotrini - good to see you again - as you say, long time no see!! Hope that life is treating you kindly. How's your wonderful garden these days?? Not sure on the Wolf situation to be honest - there seems to be an old female wolf that is ripping sheep/young cattle and then the young male that just seems to want to become friends with anyone it meets on it's travels - the feelings are mixed and range from "kill him/all" to "save him/them"... I only know that since the decision was made to catch the young male, collar it, take to a safe haven to see how it ticks, it seems to have disappeared...whether over eager hunters have finished it off and have enjoyed a "wolf-pie" or whether it has just decided to go back into the forest, nobody knows. Keep in touch TT - it's good to hear from you. |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 27, 2015 9:24:11 GMT
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Post by Jilly on Mar 27, 2015 9:54:59 GMT
  Such a great pic, they've got such wonderful markings in the right light |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 27, 2015 10:25:04 GMT
Such a great pic, they've got such wonderful markings in the right light What a wondeful pic Chuckles, - a really great shot, well done!!  I actually enjoying seeing the starlings as they are a forebearer of Spring for us....as soon as I see one in the garden it means that Spring is really here - they leave this area for winter.. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 27, 2015 11:27:12 GMT
 Great shot Chuckles. Last year I had about a dozen babies coming to the bird table as soon as they were able to fly, I could'nt feed them enough! They went through about 6 or 8 fat balls every day!!!!! But I do love them. wink |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 29, 2015 18:21:40 GMT
Ooooh thanks ladies, that was quick to get 3 POTM's  |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 1, 2015 22:46:32 GMT
Its a great pic Chuckles......
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 3, 2015 6:47:12 GMT
Few pics from yesterday I think this may be a young Robin ?  I watched these pair get closer and closer they were there ages having a natter in the sun   Wonder if this is mummy or daddy Robin  Great Tit  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 3, 2015 8:46:27 GMT
Few pics from yesterday I think this may be a young Robin ? I think you are right Chuckles - we have one here that I saw yesterday with "Mum" and it looked very similar..good shots but I do love the "baby"!! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 4, 2015 6:44:34 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 7, 2015 12:46:25 GMT
for that lovely robin...... |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 8, 2015 7:18:41 GMT
I know that a lot of birds are still making their nests so I've left some smallish twigs and bits of things around where the birds feed here at home just in case there's anything they can use. Twice now I've seen one of the Starlings flying off with some in it's mouth.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 20, 2015 14:07:28 GMT
I found this little fella in a pot yesterday when I was doing some watering. A little Shield Bug.  |
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Post by wendya on Apr 20, 2015 15:18:12 GMT
Did you hear anymore about the wolf Rosefriend, I have only just seen this  its amazing to know you have wolves near by. |
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Post by andy on Apr 20, 2015 15:29:09 GMT
Rosefriend, those Wolves are simply stunning.
Do they pose much of a threat to humans ? I guess they might if they have to protect young or are very hungry but can't help feeling a lot of folklore gave them a bad name.....not that i'd want to find out !!!!
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 20, 2015 17:05:24 GMT
I found this little fella in a pot yesterday when I was doing some watering. A little Shield Bug. They do look quite elegant somehow don't they LG - never get bitten /stung by one though - I still have a scar when one got me - the blisters from the acid that they have were awful... Did you hear anymore about the wolf Rosefriend, I have only just seen this its amazing to know you have wolves near by. Rosefriend, those Wolves are simply stunning. Do they pose much of a threat to humans ? I guess they might if they have to protect young or are very hungry but can't help feeling a lot of folklore gave them a bad name.....not that i'd want to find out !!!! One has been reported killed trying to cross the Autobahn - it was a female that was ripping the sheep and the young male seems just to have been nosy but I think it will mean him being shot eventually....unless they can catch him - he is crafty though...incredibly intelligent animals. I do hope someone doesn't get trigger happy! Not sure how I would feel being face to face with one - suppose one is OK but a pack?? Mmmh - difficult one isn't it... |
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Post by bagpuss on May 6, 2015 12:09:23 GMT
Spotted this little chap hiding in my pyracantha. It explained why I have been seeing a couple of Robins flying around the garden today  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 7, 2015 5:58:55 GMT
You did well to get that shot bagpuss, well done !!  |
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Post by bagpuss on May 7, 2015 10:05:42 GMT
Thank you for the nom Rosefriend,. It all ended up being a bit fraught in the end. The poor little thing ended up trying to hang on to the top of one of my plastic growhouses for dear life while being blown about by the strong wind. It then ended up on the ground in the garden at which point we had to swiftly retrieve the cat before she spotted it. Happy to say that all ended well. |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 8, 2015 6:16:23 GMT
Glad to hear there was a good ending Bagpuss. It's always worrying when a little fledgling is around. I remember Jenny last year spent a couple of hours protecting one before it flew off.
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Post by Chuckles on May 8, 2015 9:42:03 GMT
You did well to get that shot bagpuss, well done !! well captured soooo cute |
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Post by bagpuss on May 8, 2015 9:54:47 GMT
Thank you for the nom Chuckles,. I agree it does look cute, if not slightly grumpy! |
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Post by Chuckles on May 8, 2015 12:39:41 GMT
Its doesn't look happy does it We've had a young robin about following one of its parents, already got its red breast. Also had a hedge sparrow nesting in one of the shrubs, it had 2 young at the beginning of the week in there but today after not seeing it go to the nest I had an inspect ruddy cat has been and tipped the nest  |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 8, 2015 12:55:22 GMT
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Post by bagpuss on May 8, 2015 14:31:06 GMT
Thank you very much for the noms ladies. Chuckles, that's not good news. I always feel really awful when I know something like that has happened. Luckily Charlie spends most of her time indoors these days. A couple of years ago now we had a blackbird nest twice. My nerves almost couldn't take it the first time let alone the second, trying to keep count of the number of days since we thought the eggs had hatched until they were due to fledge, so that we kept her in. |
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Post by Chuckles on May 8, 2015 16:17:22 GMT
Thank you very much for the noms ladies. Chuckles, that's not good news. I always feel really awful when I know something like that has happened. Luckily Charlie spends most of her time indoors these days. A couple of years ago now we had a blackbird nest twice. My nerves almost couldn't take it the first time let alone the second, trying to keep count of the number of days since we thought the eggs had hatched until they were due to fledge, so that we kept her in. The cats that visit ours are neighbouring farm cats, bit on the wild side. Its catch 22 as I tolerate them for the fact they mouse and rat hunt but I do shoo them off by knocking on the window if they come down near the house and bird feeders, unfortunately I can't see the bulk of garden from the house so they have a free run there if they want. We have had a sparrow hawk visiting recently, knowt we can do about that though. |
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Post by Missredhead on May 10, 2015 19:56:28 GMT
Remember those eggs that we had at school the other week?......well I have finally got round to uploading the last pic  |
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Post by Chuckles on May 11, 2015 7:18:01 GMT
Aren't they cute. I think its brilliant schools are doing these things to teach kids, the man who is fixing my laptop was telling me about how excited his kids were and they now want ckns and my great nephews school did it too, only problem there is he now thinks we should have some babies |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 12, 2015 6:52:26 GMT
Missredhead, thanks for the update. Those chicks are so cute, the kids must love them.
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its amazing to know you have wolves near by.
