SilverFlower Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 My darling dog had a close encounter with a skunk a few nights ago. We have been living in Hawaii for several years. Maybe he forgot the rule about leaving the black kitties with fluffy tails and a white stripe alone. Hawaii had centipedes but at least no skunks. The skunk was trying to get into my trash can when the dog ran it off getting a bit of "side spray" but not a direct hit. He did manage to rub skunk smell all over the inside of the house before I could get him cleaned up. Urg. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackthorn Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 The weather has been pretty cold here lately and I have been getting a lot of bird visitors to the garden A flock of around 8 goldfinches comes every day - they love the sunflower seed feeders. The blackbirds have been getting the berries off the elder tree. I also had a visit from a female greenfinch the other day - the first I have seen in my garden. The robin also continues to visit regularly. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LVG Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I saw a Brewer's black bird for the first time while in Las Vegas last week. I realize they're extremely common out West, but we don't have them in East, so it was pretty cool. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 22 hours ago, LVG said: Brewer's black bird Cool I noticed a bright white light out of the corner of my eye a little while ago, through the window. Then I realized it was the "super moon". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I saw a rather large bird of prey today. It was brown with a cream / white breast with brown spots. What was it? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, Octo Claus said: I saw a rather large bird of prey today. It was brown with a cream / white breast with brown spots. What was it? It probably depends on where in the world you are, but I think there are plenty of eagles, and even some hawks and owls that could fit that description. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, daveb said: It probably depends on where in the world you are, but I think there are plenty of eagles, and even some hawks and owls that could fit that description. I'm in the UK (Midlands) it wasn't an owl. After some googling, I think it may have been a sparrowhawk? I think it looked like this - minus the blood 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Sparrowhawks are one of the smaller birds of prey. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Just now, daveb said: Sparrowhawks are one of the smaller birds of prey. Bigger than a kestrel though? I dunno, I only caught a glimpse of it, looked big to little ol' me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Could have been a harrier hawk? Do we have em here? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Looked more like this... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I think Kestrels and Sparrowhawks aren't much different in size. Sparrowhawks may get slightly larger. Maybe what you saw was a Peregrine Falcon? They are widespread in the British Isles and Europe. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 the most common around here (which is easy travelling distance to you, as you know ) are buzzards. And they could well fit your description (of the bird, not yourself, obviously) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Midland Tyke said: the most common around here (which is easy travelling distance to you, as you know ) are buzzards. And they could well fit your description (of the bird, not yourself, obviously) Octo requests stalker provide a photo (of buzzard, not Octo) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Octo Claus said: Octo requests stalker provide a photo (of buzzard, not Octo) http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/bird-and-wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/b/buzzard/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Midland Tyke said: http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/bird-and-wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/b/buzzard/ Yup. I think it was probably a buzzard. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Octo Claus said: Yup. I think it was probably a buzzard. Yeah! Anything else I can help you with?!? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Midland Tyke said: Yeah! Anything else I can help you with?!? Yes, I've got this boil...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Octo Claus said: Yes, I've got this boil...... I'll send Sir Lancelot 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Midland Tyke said: I'll send Sir Lancelot You witty little shit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Octo Claus said: You witty little shit you sweet-talking tramp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 "sweets to the sweet" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'm the apple-turnover of your eye, aren't I? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elftober Country Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 No, you're a loaf. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 a loaf a minute 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanwen Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 12:30 AM, Octo Claus said: Yup. I think it was probably a buzzard. We have a pair of buzzards round here - watching them ride the thermals is something magical. I thought they were slightly larger than a hawk though. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tja Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Stepped out of my truck, and watched a stag and 3 doe, come running past me. They were on a small hillside, behind where I parked, weaving through some trees. Beautiful! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanwen Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Don't know if there's a reason for it or they're just doing it for fun *Quality not too good in parts but hopefully still enjoyable * 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Jays have been visiting the garden today and also little gangs of long-tailed tits. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Driving through the Suffolk countryside late last night we saw a Great Owl stalking the hedgerows. It's possibly the first time I've ever seen one that close 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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