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I had to buy a scanner today for something not associated with birds and wildlife. Now armed with a new toy I have started to…
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The incubation period for incubating Blackbird (turdus merula) is published as 13 to 14 days which for a bird of this size is quite a…
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The trees of Dunsford Woods are full of birds , bird song and bird activity but incredibly, even though their calls and songs are almost…
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The inclusion of this bird is quite amusing. I don't want to be too self deprecating, but it makes me realise what a "numpty" I…
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When I was growing up in Derbyshire we used to see "Dabchicks" regularly and I suppose they are not that rare here in Devon either.…
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It’s only just April and already we have had three different species of Butterflies in the garden, Speckled Wood, Red Admirals, and yesterday a female…
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Crab Spiders use stealth to hunt and do not build a web. Like some kind of "alien" being they have 8 eyes lined up on…
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This is a garden first, the Bee Fly – Bombylius major, the extended proboscis makes them unique amongst British insects and consequently easy to identify.…
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Hairy Footed Flower Bees are very active in the garden at the moment. Males and females are totally different in appearance, that is to say…
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I have been watching the Dippers locally for the last 6 weeks. I have been to watch them, to take notes, and to photograph them…
Wildlife in a Suburban Garden 