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clingo said:
I think we're spoiled in this country with the variety of wildlife and especially birds. I'm not too far away from Slimbridge and although I didn't particularly like the "zoo" areas, getting into the hides overlooking the lakes and the Severn always resulted some special wild sights. I remember being lucky enough to see a pair of Great Crested Grebes doing their courtship dance on two occasions. Quite a tear jerker to witness.
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Saw some photos yesterday from Kenfig Pool near Porthcawl, a pair of crested grebe guarding there 3 chicks around the water. Beautiful. Their second brood of the year apparently.

They have to keep an eye out for Ernie the resident egret who will take the chicks given half a chance.
 
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clingo said:
I think we're spoiled in this country with the variety of wildlife and especially birds. I'm not too far away from Slimbridge and although I didn't particularly like the "zoo" areas, getting into the hides overlooking the lakes and the Severn always resulted some special wild sights. I remember being lucky enough to see a pair of Great Crested Grebes doing their courtship dance on two occasions. Quite a tear jerker to witness.
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When we lived in Brizzle we had membership at Slimbridge.
Great memories (and photos) of our daughter as a toddler feeding the geese.

Not quite like a zoo as most birds are free to come and go, though some of the environment is artificial. There are a few 'Slimbridge ' type establishments under the WWT banner including one in Llanelli.
We've been to Martin Mere a few times but not for many years. Its not too many junctions up the M6 from us.

WWT is a fine legacy for Peter Scott.
 
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ccfcremotesupport said:
Indeed, the kettle. A water otter.
Been watching them on this stretch of the Wye for 15-20 years.
Dont go looking for them, just regularly fishing at dusk when they're active.
I see them on a few rivers I fish.
Loads of Red Kite in the area as well.
Seen kingfisher and dipper in the last couple days as well.
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BluefromBridgend said:
Not 606's own Countryfile.

Red kites are taking over the sky in Wales. Saw a couple just east of Swansea recently and abundant from south of Brecon all the way up through mid Wales.

Buzzards may get muscled out.
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Just got back from Bucks where Red Kites are everywhere and are even said to have become an nuisance - allegedly, but not to me. There are even signs along the Thames Walk and Higginsons Park in Marlow warning people to beware of Red Kites snatching your food. Anyway, with a wing span of around 6 feet I don't think I'd pick an argument with one if they did.

The stone cottage where we stay is set in the gardens of a much larger farm property with huge mature conifers - Redwoods and Spruce amongst the ancient deciduous varieties. The place is swarming with Red Kites wheeling a circling above - wonderful birds and fantastic sight to sit in the garden and watch - with a Peroni of course. <ok>

Their call is just like a bloke whistling. When we first went there about 10 years ago I was convinced it was a farm hand whistling for the cows to come in.....<laugh>
 
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Oldsparkey said:
Just got back from Bucks where Red Kites are everywhere and are even said to have become an nuisance - allegedly, but not to me. There are even signs along the Thames Walk and Higginsons Park in Marlow warning people to beware of Red Kites snatching your food. Anyway, with a wing span of around 6 feet I don't think I'd pick an argument with one if they did.

The stone cottage where we stay is set in the gardens of a much larger farm property with huge mature conifers - Redwoods and Spruce amongst the ancient deciduous varieties. The place is swarming with Red Kites wheeling a circling above - wonderful birds and fantastic sight to sit in the garden and watch - with a Peroni of course. <ok>

Their call is just like a bloke whistling. When we first went there about 10 years ago I was convinced it was a farm hand whistling for the cows to come in.....<laugh>
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Or your lady friend in the woods playing a tune on her bloke's whistle? <yikes>
 
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ccfcremotesupport said:
When we lived in Brizzle we had membership at Slimbridge.
Great memories (and photos) of our daughter as a toddler feeding the geese.

Not quite like a zoo as most birds are free to come and go, though some of the environment is artificial. There are a few 'Slimbridge ' type establishments under the WWT banner including one in Llanelli.
We've been to Martin Mere a few times but not for many years. Its not too many junctions up the M6 from us.

WWT is a fine legacy for Peter Scott.
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I've been a member of WWT and RSPB for 25 and 31 years respectively. Yes, the captive birds are able to (in the most part) roam free but with one obvious restraint in that their wings are clipped. I appreciate that fantastic work is done by using this method to protect and then give endangered species a helping hand in recovering their numbers. Unfortunately, I also see species that aren't in any trouble with their wings clipped just so the public can see them. But that's an entire philosophical debate in its own right. On the whole, the WWT do fantastic work and provide great opportunities to see wild birds in the wild and it's a great introduction to wildlife for children.
Locally (for me anyway) I can also recommend the RSPB's Newport Wetlands. I haven't been for a while, but it's a great walk around the site with excellent viewing areas.
Of course, if you ever get the chance, Minsmere is brilliant. I was lucky that I have friends in East Anglia that I could stay with when City were playing at Norwich or Ipswich and also when I visited Minsmere.
 
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Just back from the show. Toooooo hot. Only stayed a couple hours.
A couple burgers could be made from this beast. A few kilos of sweetbread as well.
Not a masky though. They weren't dancing.

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Ladies Cricket

Watching England v South Africa. Never watched more than a couple of overs before.

Quite entertaining especially England scoring 26 off the last over of their innings. It will be a major upset if South Africs score the 177 needed.

England very fit and athletic. South Africa need to send half their side to Weight Watchers. Not PC I know but facts are facts. Ask Forest fans.
 
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BluefromBridgend said:
Ladies Cricket

Watching England v South Africa. Never watched more than a couple of overs before.

Quite entertaining especially England scoring 26 off the last over of their innings. It will be a major upset if South Africs score the 177 needed.

England very fit and athletic. South Africa need to send half their side to Weight Watchers. Not PC I know but facts are facts. Ask Forest fans.
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Caught the last couple overs and now watching the start of the SA innings.
Like football and rugby, the standard of ladies cricket has increased rapidly over the last 10-15 years.
The opening bowler, Wong, seems a bit sharp.
Wont be watching it all as Mrs Remote will be puting a film on for us shortly.
 
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ccfcremotesupport said:
Just back from the show. Toooooo hot. Only stayed a couple hours.
A couple burgers could be made from this beast. A few kilos of sweetbread as well.
Not a masky though. They weren't dancing.

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I'm not a fan of beef as it goes but have you herd about the beef diet(spot the funny).....only became aware of it today when watching a Jordan Peterson interview.....seemed to do wonders for him but not sure if its a thing.

Ps fk bill Gates lab grown meat idea....like really blaming cows for global warming when he swans around the globe in fuel guzzling machine's and expects us to eat his lab grown meat investment and insects like fking low end bottom feeders
 
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aberdude said:
I'm not a fan of beef as it goes but have you herd about the beef diet(spot the funny).....only became aware of it today when watching a Jordan Peterson interview.....seemed to do wonders for him but not sure if its a thing.

Ps fk bill Gates lab grown meat idea....like really blaming cows for global warming when he swans around the globe in fuel guzzling machine's and expects us to eat his lab grown meat investment and insects like fking low end bottom feeders
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Luxury! I'd give anything for a low end bottom to feed on.

Good to have you back
 
I think Bill Gates complains about the climate whilst 'swanning around in fuel guzzling machines" because he's human and as is default in humans, he's a hypocrite. My feeling is that if we were all honest enough to scrutinise our individual behaviours, we'd soon recognise that there is a hypocrite in all of us. Thereafter, it's a question of degree of hypocrisy. In fairness to Gates, regardless of his background, his hypocrisy is is more than compensated for by the work he does when swanning around.
 
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