The Wildlife thread. - Page 32

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 09:57 PM

Hornbeams in Great George's Square. These young trees are already showing the characteristic fluting of the trunk,typical of Hornbeams.

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 10:00 PM

Silver Maple at the rear of houses on Duke St/Grenville St.

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 10:08 PM

Swamp Cypresses on Great George's Rd.

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 10:14 PM

Between Grenville St and Duke St. Excellent choice of tree here. These are an attentuated form of Oak(grows tall and narrow) perfect for small pavements and narrow roads.

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 10:21 PM

False Acacia, Argyle St.

the golden vision · November 3rd, 2012, 10:38 PM

One of the wonders of nature, suspended animation. This Tortoiseshell Butterfly went into hibernation in my hall in early September,it hasn't moved a millimetre since. Here it will remain until the beginning of Spring, incredible.

openlyJane · November 4th, 2012, 12:21 AM

Are you sure it's not dead, GV?

No, really - it is pretty amazing.

I have mice living in my compost bin; they really enjoy the life in there; although my next-door neighbour hates any life he cannot control - and poisons them, as I feed them.

the golden vision · November 4th, 2012, 01:06 AM

Good one,Jane. I actually have two more,in the bathroom and bedroom

B&B takes on a new meaning: Butterfly Bedrooms

Unfortunately,as you say,there is that primal instinct in some people to fear or try to destroy things they can't control.

the golden vision · November 17th, 2012, 08:51 PM

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cl18 by Thomas_896, on Flickr

The walled garden and clock tower at Royden Park, Wirral.

I went on a tree hunt over at Royden Park this morning. I was looking for the Strawberry tree (not to be confused with fruit bush) that grows there. It's a tree with a bright orange, flaky bark. This is a rare tree in cultivation in Britain, confined mainly to the SW of England with its mild climate. The fact this tree is to be found on the peninsula is more evidence of its mild micro-climate.
I didn't find the tree but it wasn't a wasted trip, the Park, which is in fact a Nature Reserve, is superb.

Dane_e · November 17th, 2012, 11:49 PM

Have you ever been to Dibbinsdal Nature Reserve in Wirral? There is an abundance of both wildlife and tree types situated there. Easily accessible from central Liverpool by the number 1 or 2 bus!

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services...ves/dibbinsdal

Friends of Dibbinsdal also have a useful website http://www.dibbinsdale.co.uk

the golden vision · November 18th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Thanks Dane. Wirral is the hidden gem of the NW and selfishly I'd prefer it to stay that way

. I went over to the beach at Caldy yesterday as well, beautiful.

Paul D · November 18th, 2012, 01:45 PM

I had a great experience watching some Otters in America the other week. They were fishing in a pool in a ditch not bigger than 15ft wide and the parent looked like it was teaching the younger one how to catch small fish. I watched them for a while and walked off and left them to it in the end, they weren't concerned by our presence, it was lovely to see.

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openlyJane · November 20th, 2012, 07:39 PM

I took these pictures at Parkgate today; does anyone know what sort of bird this is?

the golden vision · November 20th, 2012, 08:04 PM

That's a Kestrel, Jane. The second pic is a typical falcon silhouette. Nice shots.

openlyJane · November 20th, 2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the golden vision

That's a Kestrel, Jane. The second pic is a typical falcon silhouette. Nice shots.

Thanks! I thought it was the same bird - which kept moving whenever I tried to get a picture. Lots of birdlife at Parkgate.

Awayo · November 20th, 2012, 08:32 PM

Anyone seen that thing when a spring tide comes in suddenly at Parkgate, drowning the coastal marshside there and hordes of hapless beasties flee into the town, scurrying around the streets in their hundreds and being predated upon by birds like the above?

the golden vision · November 20th, 2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awayo

Anyone seen that thing when a spring tide comes in suddenly at Parkgate, drowning the coastal marshside there and hordes of hapless beasties flee into the town, scurrying around the streets in their hundreds and being predated upon by birds like the above?

No, but I'd like to, another of the Wonders of Wirral.

the golden vision · November 20th, 2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by openlyJane

Thanks! I thought it was the same bird - which kept moving whenever I tried to get a picture. Lots of birdlife at Parkgate.

It's a great area for birdwatching. The RSPB have a reserve at nearby Burton.

the golden vision · December 16th, 2012, 05:41 PM

A young Heron at Newsham Park this morning.

Tufted Duck, along with a Canada Goose and Muscovy Duck on the lake.

Pobbie · December 17th, 2012, 05:38 PM

EDIT - oops

November 3rd, 2012, 09:57 PM	#621
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Hornbeams in Great George's Square. These young trees are already showing the characteristic fluting of the trunk,typical of Hornbeams. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 3rd, 2012, 10:00 PM	#622
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Silver Maple at the rear of houses on Duke St/Grenville St. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 3rd, 2012, 10:08 PM	#623
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Swamp Cypresses on Great George's Rd. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 3rd, 2012, 10:14 PM	#624
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Between Grenville St and Duke St. Excellent choice of tree here. These are an attentuated form of Oak(grows tall and narrow) perfect for small pavements and narrow roads. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 3rd, 2012, 10:21 PM	#625
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	False Acacia, Argyle St. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 3rd, 2012, 10:38 PM	#626
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	One of the wonders of nature, suspended animation. This Tortoiseshell Butterfly went into hibernation in my hall in early September,it hasn't moved a millimetre since. Here it will remain until the beginning of Spring, incredible. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 4th, 2012, 12:21 AM	#627
openlyJane Human Being Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,149 Likes (Received): 1791	Are you sure it's not dead, GV? No, really - it is pretty amazing. I have mice living in my compost bin; they really enjoy the life in there; although my next-door neighbour hates any life he cannot control - and poisons them, as I feed them. __________________ Human Being Liverpool: the world in one city\|Sicily: Fatal Fascination \|English counties: from the charming to the rugged\|Turkey: where east meets west \|Newcastle: the jewel in the north\|Manchester : A Three Hour Adventure.\|

November 4th, 2012, 01:06 AM	#628
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Good one,Jane. I actually have two more,in the bathroom and bedroom B&B takes on a new meaning: Butterfly Bedrooms Unfortunately,as you say,there is that primal instinct in some people to fear or try to destroy things they can't control. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 17th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#629
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	image hosted on flickr cl18 by Thomas_896, on Flickr The walled garden and clock tower at Royden Park, Wirral. I went on a tree hunt over at Royden Park this morning. I was looking for the Strawberry tree (not to be confused with fruit bush) that grows there. It's a tree with a bright orange, flaky bark. This is a rare tree in cultivation in Britain, confined mainly to the SW of England with its mild climate. The fact this tree is to be found on the peninsula is more evidence of its mild micro-climate. I didn't find the tree but it wasn't a wasted trip, the Park, which is in fact a Nature Reserve, is superb. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 17th, 2012, 11:49 PM	#630
Dane_e Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 638 Likes (Received): 40	Have you ever been to Dibbinsdal Nature Reserve in Wirral? There is an abundance of both wildlife and tree types situated there. Easily accessible from central Liverpool by the number 1 or 2 bus! http://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services...ves/dibbinsdal Friends of Dibbinsdal also have a useful website http://www.dibbinsdale.co.uk Last edited by Dane_e; November 17th, 2012 at 11:55 PM.

November 18th, 2012, 09:43 AM	#631
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	Thanks Dane. Wirral is the hidden gem of the NW and selfishly I'd prefer it to stay that way. I went over to the beach at Caldy yesterday as well, beautiful. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 18th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#632
Paul D Phatang Phatang Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,643 Likes (Received): 314	I had a great experience watching some Otters in America the other week. They were fishing in a pool in a ditch not bigger than 15ft wide and the parent looked like it was teaching the younger one how to catch small fish. I watched them for a while and walked off and left them to it in the end, they weren't concerned by our presence, it was lovely to see. Uploaded with ImageShack.us __________________ Aerials installed Liverpool

November 20th, 2012, 07:39 PM	#633
openlyJane Human Being Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,149 Likes (Received): 1791	I took these pictures at Parkgate today; does anyone know what sort of bird this is? __________________ Human Being Liverpool: the world in one city\|Sicily: Fatal Fascination \|English counties: from the charming to the rugged\|Turkey: where east meets west \|Newcastle: the jewel in the north\|Manchester : A Three Hour Adventure.\|

November 20th, 2012, 08:04 PM	#634
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	That's a Kestrel, Jane. The second pic is a typical falcon silhouette. Nice shots. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

November 20th, 2012, 08:32 PM	#636
Awayo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hrafenmeles Posts: 14,003 Likes (Received): 110	Anyone seen that thing when a spring tide comes in suddenly at Parkgate, drowning the coastal marshside there and hordes of hapless beasties flee into the town, scurrying around the streets in their hundreds and being predated upon by birds like the above?

December 16th, 2012, 05:41 PM	#639
the golden vision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,749 Likes (Received): 168	A young Heron at Newsham Park this morning. Tufted Duck, along with a Canada Goose and Muscovy Duck on the lake. __________________ 'The Only Wealth is Life'

December 17th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#640
Pobbie BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,234 Likes (Received): 20	EDIT - oops

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