Today in pictures

[Eric]

Originally Posted by gpick24

A few more from Chester Zoo.

Really like no. 4.

[Margaret Pilkington]

It is 42 years since I was last at Chester Zoo.......we took Nicola when she was about 5 years old.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by Eric

Really like no. 4.

Yes Eric...that critter reminds me of somebody

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by Eric

Really like no. 4.

Otters are lovely, this one was led on it`s back for ages with its eyes closed throwing the stone from one paw to the other.

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It is 42 years since I was last at Chester Zoo.......we took Nicola when she was about 5 years old.

I bet it was a lot cheaper then, at £18 each I won`t be going back again any time soon.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I think it was something like ten bob.....but don't quote me.
It was a very illuminating experience, there were a couple of apes procreating and Nicola asked very loudly what they were doing

[Accyexplorer]

Whilst out detecting on a well known local hill,I came across a bird that kept circling me making a loud eagle like noise....i assumed its nest was near by so i quickly snapped a few shots and left the area.

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Green karma for the first person to ID it (correctly) as i don't have the foggiest.

[gpick24]

If you were up Pendle, then a good chance it`s a Peregrine Falcon (fastest animal in the world), can`t tell for definite from the pics though as they are a bit small.
The RSPB: Peregrine

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer

Whilst out detecting on a well known local hill,I came across a bird that kept circling me making a loud eagle like noise....i assumed its nest was near by so i quickly snapped a few shots and left the area.

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Green karma for the first person to ID it (correctly) as i don't have the foggiest.

anyone who can tell you what that is from those pictures deserves a good dollop of Karma.........not that I could have done any better mind.

[shillelagh]

tedster walking down bash lines .. its turning green ... and another butterfly for you mrs p

[Margaret Pilkington]

Thank you Jen.
Ma's Magnolia tree is in bloom at the moment so there have been a few butterflies (and great stonking bees) in her back yard.
I do like to see them though.....but I only spot the red admirals and the cabbage whites...nothing more exotic than that.

[shillelagh]

the one that is in the picture in the middle of the nettles it had a partner .. and they were flying around and I did try to get a picture of them together but they were flying too fast and I had a stubborn dog that wanted to go home .. I did get one which you can just about see them .. but a bit blurry .. i'll put it up after midnite ..

[shillelagh]

the flying butterflies ..see if you can find them?

[Accyexplorer]

Originally Posted by gpick24

If you were up Pendle, then a good chance it`s a Peregrine Falcon (fastest animal in the world), can`t tell for definite from the pics though as they are a bit small.
The RSPB: Peregrine

After a little research on the habitat,calls and flying acrobatics of the peregrine falcon (a amazing creature), I believe your correct g...Nice one ....


.....a dollop of green is coming your way

[davemac]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

the flying butterflies ..see if you can find them?

Yes, they are on the other side of the brick wall.