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These pigeons were tunnelling into the snowbank at the corner of my street -- they pecked all the way down to the grass!
I have a wren hunts round my pond... amazed to see it dive under the water.. managed to catch it with its head under.
I have since discovered that this behaviour has never been photographed before and last reported in 1921!
At one point, it went under completely for a few seconds but that was impossible to photograph!
1/1600s . f/2.8 . ISO 250 . 50 mm (Silly shutter speed but I was keen to grab the shallow DOF)
Cem here, taken whilst on a photo walk with Surrey Photo Society.
Comments welcome & criticism encouraged.
A small group of goldeneye was hunching low to the water before every dive. No idea why -- when they'd stop foraging they'd stop doing this, and other ducks in the vicinity didn't try anything similar.
Demonstrating that they are leafcutters too, Trachusa laeviventris line their nests with leaf fragments. At one study site they were mainly cut from the leaves of Cistus salvifolius and Cistus crispus.
Stockport's - Safe4Summer.
The initiative is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB). As part of this, there will be a greater visibility of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers and partners as we work together across crime hot spot areas.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: "We’re determined to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer place for everyone. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
“By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe and can enjoy not only the summer but all year round and every year. We’ll be working hard to ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all.”
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP’s lead for Local Policing, said: “Our neighbourhoods are negatively impacted by various crimes such as the illegal use of e-bikes, drug dealing and other ASB.
“As a force, it’s our mission to listen to our community’s concerns and take action where crime is committed. Our proactive approach to tackling neighbourhood crime has meant that since 2021, we’ve reduced burglary by a third and vehicle crime by a quarter, thanks to the dedication of our local neighbourhood teams, working closely with partners across the region.
“Over the summer months, they will be focusing on increasing engagement with our communities to listen and respond to their concerns. Residents and business owners will also see an increase in the visibility of officers and partners, as we work together to ensure a safe summer for all. This isn’t about trying to spoil people’s fun over the summer months, it is making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without feeling unsafe or being hurt.
“We welcome the Home Office initiative, which perfectly aligns to the neighbourhood policing model our force implemented locally two years ago. Safe4Summer is the perfect opportunity to highlight the strength of our partnerships in Greater Manchester, and our determination to minimise crime and disorder and to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer and more desirable place for all.”
TravelSafe Partnership Manager at Transport for Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said: “While the vast majority of people using the Bee Network do so safely and responsibly, we know that crime and anti-social behaviour increases over school holidays, and that is not something we will tolerate.
“We work hard every day to keep people safe, whether that’s through our engagement programme or the many proactive operations that take place. We will have an increased presence across the Bee Network to prevent and deter incidents, helping people to travel and enjoy their summer safely and with confidence.”
In 2023, Greater Manchester Police made a commitment that every district ward has a named local police officer, and we would keep communities informed through our use of the community messaging service, Bee in the Loop, which provides the latest news on events and incidents straight to your email inbox.
In April 2025, we welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen our neighbourhood offer, with an increase in numbers of neighbourhood officers by 176, to help GMP to continue to deliver in tackling crime and working with partners and communities to keep our streets safe.
To receive free direct email alerts about how your Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping your area safe, sign up to Bee in the Loop - www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact the police via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
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One behaviour that the male often displays is to occasionally flex the end of his abdomen upwards for a brief moment. What purpose this serves is a mystery. Indeed, I haven't seen this behaviour described elsewhere.
Brave behaviour from the Squirrels today. I haven't ever known them to be so friendly here. I think they were hungry. This one was practically eating out of hand, and I was happy to oblige. Cute little thing :)