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Old 05-04-2006, 11:51 AM
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Re: Wildlife memories

Here is some of mine Alan:

Seeing my first Peregrine falcon was 1 of my highlights, especially because I saw it in the Hackney marshes in East London, it was amazing seeing this symbol of wilderness flying in an urban setting.

I was also very lucky to see an otter in Essex a couple of years ago whilst driving; well actually I think the otter was the lucky 1 as we just managed to stop the car just in time.
I was transfixed watching it scuttle off into the dark

The sights and sounds of the red deer on Exmoor during the rutting season is a moving experience that always manages to make your hair stand on the back of your neck.

Seeing my first basking shark in Cornwall at lands end was a magical experience.

I think 1 memory that sticks with me the most and always brings a smile to my face was the first time I saw a bittern. There were loads of people there, all waiting with anticipation on seeing this bird. When it finally did emerge I couldn’t believe how clumsy it was as it actually managed to fall over in the reeds, everyone was laughing at the poor little thing
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