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Often seen on fences and walls usually on the vertical surface hunting for its prey. The jumping spiders forward facing eyes are so well developed that are able to accurately judge the required jumping distance to catch and pounce on their prey. One of 17 species of jumping spiders to be found in the UK.
A native wild flower that has some of the boldest intense splashes of colour to be seen in the British landscape that will flower from May to June. Can sometimes be known as Long-Headed Poppy or Corn Poppy. As well as being associated with the remembrance of the First world war Egyptians and Romans would make garlands from these poppies to celebrate the gods and ensure the fertility of their crops.
Can also be known as the Noonday Fly and is easily identified by the orange-gold on the base of the wings, and also on the face and feet. The female will lay up to only five eggs in her lifetime with each one being in a different cow pat. Her larvae will feed on the other larvae from other flies. Its about this time of year when we start to say that there seems to be a lack of bees, butterflies, birds etc but never mention or notice if there are a lack of flies. I for one will always stick up for these under dogs as their larvae can help in forensic science, medical research, help clear up the mess we make and are important pollinators in which a large proportion of the food we eat is on our plates because of what they do. Unlike bees that pollinate and have to return to their nests flies have no nests and so will be out much longer during the day feeding and continue the process of pollination. We build wildlife ponds in our gardens to encourage frogs but the main prey of the young frogs diet will be flies. When we look up at the sky and notice less swifts we tend to forget that their main diet is also flies and with the amount of insecticides being used its no wonder that their numbers are going down. If you have a fly and a bee in your living room which one will usually be rescued and helped out and which one will get flattened. I rest my case.
European Otter - Lutra Lutra
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One of the first species of the three Red Damselflies to emerge in the spring. Can be found widespread in the UK from wetland habitats, bogs, pools etc but will avoid fast-flowing water. The male is seen here grasping the female behind her head with his claspers which is called the tandem position in which to help the male prevent other males attempting to mate with the female.
Its been about nine months since I've moved to where I am now so I thought it was about time Id go back and see if I could catch up with my old friend Red the fox who appeared at the start of the covid lockdown. Now he seems to be the boss of five other foxes who are all in great condition with no hint of mange. This is one of his friends here as Red decided to go off just as I got my camera out but seems as tame as ever so will have to catch up with him a little later. This gang of six sometimes quarrel, sometimes they fight, sometimes, they get on, and sometimes they are the best of friends.
These guys are not to everyone's taste but are nevertheless very cute.
Grey Squirrel - Sciurus carolinensis
Golden Acre Park - Yeadon
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This picture for me encompasses everything that is adorable in natures miracles.
Donna Nook now accounts for 1.5% of the world's grey seal population. The work of the wardens and the wildlife trust, is therefore crucial, for the future of these lovely animals.
Young Grey Seal Pup- Halichoerus Grypus
Donna Nook Nature Reserve
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A bird that is very difficult to spot amongst the pebbles until it moves.
Ringed Plover - Charadrius Hiaticula - adult
Ardmucknish Bay - Scotland
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Early morning hunt.
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn male
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A diving kingfisher taken a few weekends ago in Dumfries and Galloway. I was fortunate to have beautiful golden morning light in plenty of abundance. This young kingfisher made several attempts to dive and this was one of his unsuccessful endeavours. Have a good weekend everyone.
Another image from my glorious autumn visit to the new Galloway area. Clear sky and golden light along with perseverance and luck allowed me these action shots.
Little Owl on a tree yesterday.
He was clinging to the tree as he was constantly being mobbed by an angry Blackbird!
The Blackbird came from nowhere every half hour purposely attacking him!
Nature at its best
17/5/23
European Otter - Lutra Lutra
Ollie
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Male Barn Owl,
lucky enough to capture two Barn owls early yesterday morning before sunrise. I also photographed a female who was hunting only a few hundred yards away from this fella!
Taken from the car window.
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Taken through my kitchen window on a gloomy Sunday morning!
Not worth 'pixel-peeping', but I was quite pleased considering. :)
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Having not seen my barnies all year I decided to set out in search of them.
Sadly they were no wear to be seen but then i saw a large bird flying low in the moorland grasses. my heart beat fast could it be a hen harrier as they have been seen there.
Suddenly this beauty launched into the air to entertain me.
Short-Eared Owl (Asio Flammeus)
Yorkshire Dales - between upper and lower barns
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Taken at Doniford Bay in Somerset, UK.
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Spent the day at Alan’s hide yesterday photographing this stunning wild Tawny Owl!
Had the pleasure of five visits in two hours!
Beautiful bird.
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment Female
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A blast from the past.
Sadly this pair are no longer in situ, but provided me with several wonderful encounters a few years ago.
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment Female
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As we enter the third week of self isolation, I am really missing my trips out to see these beautiful birds.
Fortunately I have a large archive to delve into. Not the ideal substitute for the real thing but nevertheless welcome.
Garden bird service will be resumed.
Keep safe and well everybody.
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Yorkshire Dales - Lower Barn/ Embankment Female
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Taken in my snowy Somerset garden.
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It's been a long time since I've had the opportunity to film these beauties.
Today the light was perfect and given it's distance from me I was very pleased with the results.
Red Fox - Vulpes vulpes.
Yeadon Tarn - Leeds
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In a field in Cornwall. They were quite a long way away so I had to zoom in to take photos. There were 6 of them with their mum.