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Post by georgeg on Nov 19, 2006 13:22:51 GMT 1
Should have told you Patioman, the Fox was caught out by a nest webcam... ....
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Post by georgeg on Nov 19, 2006 13:37:17 GMT 1
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Post by Pat on Nov 19, 2006 15:10:30 GMT 1
Just a small note incase anyone was wondering to say that there are restrictions on photographing birds eggs in the natural habitat. We are very grateful that this has been drawn to our attention and unfortunately we had to remove and modify a couple of items. Please note that we never modify postings otherewise.
We wish to encourage all contributions and please keep posting. This is a huge learning curve for us all and any help we are given in keeping on the right track is always welcome.
Meanwhile I will keep on trying to find out how to post photos.
Pat
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Post by Admin Mal on Nov 19, 2006 20:58:45 GMT 1
Can I just add to Pat's post and say that the only times that a moderator would modify someone's post would be if there was content that was illegal or objectionable in some way - such as obscene or abusive language or content, or links to such. There is also 'naughty' filter on the forum , so certain words would be filtered automatically anyway and replaced with another word. <some of which can be quite amusing> While I can't imagine many <or any!> objectionable posts on this forum. it might be a good idea to put down some Terms & Conditions <T&Cs> in the forum guidelines, so I'll try to do that asap. This would give more information on what can and cannot be posted on this forum. Many thanks to the person bringing the matter of restrictions on photographing birds' eggs to our attention! George's photos have also been mentioned to me and commended.
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Post by georgeg on Nov 20, 2006 18:06:31 GMT 1
Turnstones in Yell Sound. Whoopers at Tronavoe. A big bird over Scatsta.. ;D ;D
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Post by georgeg on Nov 22, 2006 9:42:48 GMT 1
I stumbled upon this lot when oot fishing in the summer.. ;D.
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Post by Pat on Nov 22, 2006 17:41:23 GMT 1
There's been a big flock of geese below Greenbrae this afternoon. There seems to be a lot more of these birds around in the past few years.
Pat
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Post by georgeg on Nov 22, 2006 18:06:03 GMT 1
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Post by Pat on Nov 24, 2006 10:40:46 GMT 1
Has anyone noticed that this thread has been read over 1000 times This morning as I drove into Greenbrae and turned up towards the office there was a Merlin (I think it was Merlin) giving a rabbit a hard time. It was swooping down and attacking it. A couple of Hooded crows nearby were giving the Merlin a hard time as well by diving out of the trees and attacking it as it tried to get the rabbit. Pat
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Post by georgeg on Nov 24, 2006 15:52:34 GMT 1
If it looks like this Pat its a Merlin..remember its quite small not much bigger than a Blackbird. and I dont think they feed on Rabbits... ..
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Post by Pat on Nov 24, 2006 16:28:43 GMT 1
Hi George
The hawk I saw was definitely bigger than a blackbird. Perhaps twice the size. The rabbit would still have been too big for it in my opinion as it was fully grown. I have never seen this before. The bird flew away below the trees here and up over the hill. The rabbit sat leaning to the side for a while looking ruffled and nervous and then ran off.
Pat
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Post by georgeg on Nov 24, 2006 17:15:34 GMT 1
Perhaps it was a Gyrfalcon as there was one sighted on Unst on the 22 november.. click on to images on google ,and type in Gyrfalcon and see if you recognise it.. .
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Post by Pat on Nov 24, 2006 18:14:49 GMT 1
I had a look on the google site but I think that Gyrfalcon is too big. Sorry George I wish I knew more about these birds. I think I've seen this same bird around here before. Could it have been a Kestrel? Is it possible that this bird would take on a rabbit? Pat
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Post by georgeg on Nov 24, 2006 20:22:42 GMT 1
Pat.. Try checking out a [ Northern ] Goshawk they eat large birds up to the size of Pheasants and mammals up to the size of Hares.. ..I think they look like oversized Sparrowhawks.. .
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Post by georgeg on Nov 25, 2006 13:12:43 GMT 1
Pat.. There was a Hen Harrier reported seen in North Roe on the 22 November..perhaps it was it you seen.. I was checking back through the Shetland Bird sightings when I came across the report of it...
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