Another new member

Longshanks76 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 10:20 PM

Hello from me

Cant believe I haven't found this website before, wildlife AND a bit astronomy ?!?! perfect. 30 year old male living in Worcestershire, working in Plastic Recycling.

Went for a walk this evening and heard then saw 2 Curlews fly straight over my head, had no idea curlews were around here, are they common ? i've only ever seen them in Scotland - made for a great evening anyway.

All the best

goosey · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 05:49 AM

Hi Longshanks, yes, you certainly have discovered a little gem with WAB if natural history is your thing. The Photo's in the astronomy gallery are quite breath taking. We are a very friendly bunch here, welcome - sorry, I don't know if curlews are common where you are.

buzfuz8149 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 02:16 PM

Hi Longshanks,

A warm welcome to WAB, you will find this site the best on the web, it is very friendly and there is something for everyone. Looking forward to your posts and photos.

Carol.

Pete W · #4 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 02:25 PM

Welcome to WAB

Floozie · #5 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 05:17 PM

Hi to everyone. I have also just found this site as I was looking for information about Sloworms. My cat who I am sorry to say is an avid hunter brought me one this afternoon to say he had forgiven me for treading on him earlier and as he is very gentle I am normally able to take them from him and return them to a wild area of the garden. This one however was quite a bit larger than all others and had blue spots all over it!! Anyone an idea if this is unusual or if I have never looked that closely at them before? (I am a bit girly about handling his prizes).

I live on the Isle of Wight and have a small garden but get loads of wildlife from Badgers to loads of ladybirds. Looking forward to an interesting time.

Pete W · #6 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 06:06 PM

Welcome to WAB Floozie

... Sorry not up on Slow Worms or fast ones come to that

Maccattack · #7 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 06:21 PM

Lots of people joining recently including me , seems to have a very well thought out structure . I'm not great on astronomical pictures other than a few moon shots , but always willing to learn.

Cheers Malcolm

Deer Stalker · #8 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Longshanks76

Hello from me

Cant believe I haven't found this website before, wildlife AND a bit astronomy ?!?! perfect. 30 year old male living in Worcestershire, working in Plastic Recycling.

Went for a walk this evening and heard then saw 2 Curlews fly straight over my head, had no idea curlews were around here, are they common ? i've only ever seen them in Scotland - made for a great evening anyway.

All the best

Hi Longshanks. Curlews can be common in the right habitat.

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Originally Posted by Floozie

Hi to everyone. I have also just found this site as I was looking for information about Sloworms. My cat who I am sorry to say is an avid hunter brought me one this afternoon to say he had forgiven me for treading on him earlier and as he is very gentle I am normally able to take them from him and return them to a wild area of the garden. This one however was quite a bit larger than all others and had blue spots all over it!! Anyone an idea if this is unusual or if I have never looked that closely at them before? (I am a bit girly about handling his prizes).

I live on the Isle of Wight and have a small garden but get loads of wildlife from Badgers to loads of ladybirds. Looking forward to an interesting time.

Hi Floozie. Blue spots can appear on Sloworms as they get older.