The Sheep are at liberty in the Forest of Dean, until later!!!!!!!!!!! When you visit the Forest of Dean, you will be sure to see lots of sheep roaming around the forest and the roads. This is due to an ancient right bestowed upon foresters from Norman times. The right applies to people born within the Hundred of St. Briavels (effectively anywhere in the forest). The sheep keepers, known locally as "Sheep Badgers" simply turn their sheep out to graze. They are visited very regularly, and you may be fortunate to see one of the Badgers working with his sheepdogs.
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Friday 29 February 2008
Thursday 28 February 2008
The Chaffinch is one of most popular spring songsters, it is one of the most breeding species. In the winter, they are joined by a lot more that come the northern and eastern regions of Europe.They build a nest in the forked branches of trees, and decorating it to make it stronger, and it may last for 12 years.
Wednesday 27 February 2008
Tuesday 26 February 2008
Tarri. (R.I.P)
Tarri was the best dog you ever could meet, kind and sharing of things. She used to come everywhere with me, birdwatching, butterflies, dragonflies and everything that nature holds.
I had her from 8 weeks to now at the great old age of 16. People everywhere that saw her as a caring dog, she used to run alongside me, (me on the scooter), and did lot of miles.
Monday 25 February 2008
Sunday 24 February 2008
Saturday 23 February 2008
The picture was taken at Mallards Pike, the place where all those people seem to gather. I really don't know why, maybe it's something going on; there's a strange thing that you have to hang in the air while it is being swung about. Go Ape, that is what they they call it. It is a nice spot to have a picnic, surrounded by other people! Occasionally, you can get a little time alone and can see lots of nature. The statue is of a frog with a mermaid riding on its back.
Friday 22 February 2008
Thursday 21 February 2008
Wednesday 20 February 2008
Tuesday 19 February 2008
Monday 18 February 2008
Sunday 17 February 2008
Saturday 16 February 2008
Friday 15 February 2008
Chiloe Widgeon
This was an escapee from, I think, from Slimbridge WWT. It must have flown to Lydney Boating pool. It stayed for a couple of days and then it disappeared. In Slimbridge, there were loads of them, so they didn't miss this one.
Thursday 14 February 2008
Greylag Goose. At Mallard Pike
It had rings on either leg, but the left was a sign that tells you which place it came from. It reads: 4JZ. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Common Sandpiper. On Lydney lake.
Once a year it passes here, often searching out small insects or fish. I caught this one around the lake. It is only comes for only a day.
Tuesday 12 February 2008
Mistle Thrush photographed at Moseley Green
Two of them came up around me, my camouflage was good but, it lost the advantage when it heard the shutter closing. Not good for Canon D30, I wonder if its time to get D40! Please tell me your comments.
Monday 11 February 2008
Blue Tit at Cannop Ponds
The people, who are filling the feeders, deserve my compliments. There are plenty of them. The most prolific of the birds, is the Blue Tits. What a beautiful bird.
Sunday 10 February 2008
Saturday 9 February 2008
Farmyard Duck (A sort of Mallard Duck)
A Farmyard Duck enjoys swimming around with other Mallard Ducks, but he seems to be a loner, they don't want him. It looks alright when he is in the water, but walking is terrible. It is nearly impossible for it to stand up. He's good in water though.
Friday 8 February 2008
Thursday 7 February 2008
Wednesday 6 February 2008
Great Spotted Woodpecker. Cannop Ponds
I got another today, this one is a female. Cannop Ponds is teeming with them; an absolute photographers delight.
Tuesday 5 February 2008
Rook
Is it really a roof top bird, at least it seems like it. It does build a rookery, high up in trees. Living on leatherjackets, worms and a dose of grain.
Sunday 3 February 2008
Saturday 2 February 2008
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