Lumb Hole Waterfall near Hardcastle Crags

Pic starting to look spring like but it’s not so much here with snow forecast tomorrow

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:43 pm

Pic starting to look spring like but it’s not so much here with snow forecast tomorrow

And 20° forecast next week ? So it says on tv.

Snow forecast here in a bit.
Some nice sunrises though.

Spikey little visitor Frogs busy in pond

This young fellow's very vocal with his early morning songs, looking for the right lady.
He's just spent a couple of weeks refurbishing a nesting box. He didn't pull last year so, better luck this time.

Athletico mtoto wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:10 pm

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That looks like the new site in Barnoldswick awaiting planning permission for 75 new Houses.

This was taken a year or two ago at this time of year. We don't see goldcrests too often - they are very shy.

Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags

When the sun goes down by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Lapwing by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Curlew 2 by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

ALP wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:23 pm

When the sun goes down by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Lapwing by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

Curlew 2 by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

We are getting quite a lot of Curlews around us in Long Preston (used to see a lot when I was a kid back in the 60's, but then they declined, they seem to be on the up again now ) up on the moor and down by the river Ribble ...

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:35 pm

We are getting quite a lot of Curlews around us in Long Preston (used to see a lot when I was a kid back in the 60's, but then they declined, they seem to be on the up again now ) up on the moor and down by the river Ribble ...

They'll be arriving here on the moors from around now to meet.
Always loved their call.
Thought I heard on today, but it was a Starling showing off with a mimic.

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:07 pm

They'll be arriving here on the moors from around now to meet.
Always loved their call.
Thought I heard on today, but it was a Starling showing off with a mimic.

They are here ... saw one just past Gargrave bybthe canal on Wednesday morning when driving to Skipton

We are getting quite a lot of Curlews around us in Long Preston (used to see a lot when I was a kid back in the 60's, but then they declined, they seem to be on the up again now ) up on the moor and down by the river Ribble ...

They are up on the moors near Pendle, they are still red listed due to their massive decline. Hopefully with correct land management we'll see them to bounce back.

Beautiful day in Fife

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:13 pm

They are here ... saw one just past Gargrave bybthe canal on Wednesday morning when driving to Skipton

Loads near Foulridge res recently when i was over there......good to see.
Also saw Grouse on the moors over by Haworth.....don't remember seeing those before (ever).
Curlews galore! The more the merrier where Birds are concerned IMO.

Spring well and truly here now, on my favorite walk round areas of Buffalo Bayou Park people are out doing more and more, picnics also started this weekend, was a glorious week gone except for yesterday Sunday.

Sunset over the Ladys Tower in Elie

Just a few more from my walks last week, girl doing her yoga on the stepping stones that I don't think I've ever seen anyone use before last week, the bird feeding didn't seem bothered by my presence at all, walked right into the Downtown area and by the Aquarium, which has numerous rides and entertainment for the younger generation. And, no, I have no idea what they were feeding the bird but definitely didn't look appetizing to me, from a distance I thought it had been ill to be honest

Spring song

Stock Beck near Bracewell on the Gisburn circular walk.

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Beautiful spring weather in East Lancashire again. These are from our walk yesterday, around Shedden and Cant Cloughs.

Ribble - Calder confluence, hacking hall farm.

Tadpoles hatching in todays sun... hope the frost doesn't do for them tomorrow and Monday

Super picture, Bosscat.

spadesclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:32 pm

Super picture, Bosscat.

Yesterday you could see them wriggling inside the jelly ... this afternoon they are outside ... just hope they haven't hatched too early...

But hey ho frogs are resilient and will start again if they have to, there are around 4 bucketfuls of spawn in the pond

Lambert-Howarth mill (what’s left of it) on the Leeds-Liverpool canal.

Another fine display of photos, most enjoyable, thanks to all providers.

Common Frog Spawning

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:38 pm

Yesterday you could see them wriggling inside the jelly ... this afternoon they are outside ... just hope they haven't hatched too early...

But hey ho frogs are resilient and will start again if they have to, there are around 4 bucketfuls of spawn in the pond

I saw the same on my walks yesterday and Friday. Friday they were wriggling in the spawn and yesterday swimming all over the pond. It's going to be chilly though tomorrow and Tuesday, especially at night!!

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:17 am

I saw the same on my walks yesterday and Friday. Friday they were wriggling in the spawn and yesterday swimming all over the pond. It's going to be chilly though tomorrow and Tuesday, especially at night!!

Ours are now starting to spread out over the bottom of the pond even with the cold overnight still moving in the jelly too so looks like we will have a huge colony of tadpoles again this year... we have at least 4 hedgehogs too (and a mole(s) on the railway bank and the flower bed, hopefully he stays there )

I love all the pictures on this post, there are some really good ones, keep them coming.

Pendle from Heys Lane, above Barley, yesterday.

Knockmealdown above Lismore Castle.

Kingfisher - River Dodder, Dublin

Kingfisher busy catching fish on the river Dodder by Dan Heap, on Flickr


Territorial Coot working hard to clear the pond of moorhens

Territorial coot chasing all of the moorhens from the Bushy Park pond... e never ending, exhausting job by Dan Heap, on Flickr

Male Tufted Duck, Bushy Park, Dublin

Male tufted duck by Dan Heap, on Flickr

Down the hatch..... 3 spined stickleback becomes Kingfisher Food

Kingfisher busy catching fish on the river Dodder by Dan Heap, on Flickr

Glorious Male Mute Swan, Bushy Park, Dublin

Mute Swan in the early morning sun by Dan Heap, on Flickr

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Cromwells’s Bridge, Hurst Green

https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/cromwells-bridge/

Jackdaw

Beautiful day in Fife

We are out tomorrow going to Round Top TX, population circa 90 Obviously after we see BFC win so that I have a big smile on my face for the day, weather is very nice here, before it gets to hot for this sort of thing.

Will come back via different route, through other small Texas towns, La Grange (ZZ Top fame) or Giddings.

Weather going to be nice approx 2 hour drive, stop for lunch somewhere, hopefully get in some some antique shops for a look round, but mostly will be to look at the famous bluebonnets as depicted below and snap some good spring pictures to share.

I thought I'd wait for the weather to improve before contributing

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:52 pm

I thought I'd wait for the weather to improve before contributing


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Why are black & white photos always more intresting than coloured ones?,that's a great photo

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:51 pm

Why are black & white photos always more intresting than coloured ones?,that's a great photo

I'm no photographer Steve and converting to black & white is something I rarely do but I thought it actually enhanced that pic. I didn't hang around, apart from the snow coming down it was bloody cold outside.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:04 pm

I'm no photographer Steve and converting to black & white is something I rarely do but I thought it actually enhanced that pic. I didn't hang around, apart from the snow coming down it was bloody cold outside.

Everything in that picture tells a story from the haze around the street lights to the repairs to the potholes in the road

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:10 pm

Everything in that picture tells a story from the haze around the street lights to the repairs to the potholes in the road

It's just round the corner from where I live and it's a proper avenue with the tree lined grass verges on both sides between pavement and road. We haven't had the daffodils up here yet but those verges will be full of them soon.

Looking forward to seeing the daffodils, one of, if not my favorite flower.

I agree it really is a good "picture postcard" type picture and took me back to my childhood, not that I ever lived on a street like that, but the whole scene in the dark/lamps, mist etc. plus whatever Steve said