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29-06-2008, 07:22 PM
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| | | Re: Mammal of the day
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Originally Posted by mh68  |
So thats where all the foxes have gone too 
Lovely shot Pat,what a great sight to see so many  |
29-06-2008, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by deer boy | Thanks for showing the pic Deerboy, I've just been up to see my friend who lives next to the wood where the foxes are ( She's the one who feeds them when I'm not well enough to ) She went to feed them last night and there were 4 adults and 9 cubs I can't wait to see them myself. |
29-06-2008, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Pat Thanks for showing the pic Deerboy, I've just been up to see my friend who lives next to the wood where the foxes are ( She's the one who feeds them when I'm not well enough to ) She went to feed them last night and there were 4 adults and 9 cubs I can't wait to see them myself. | I'm afraid i can't claim the praise it was Mark who managed to put the pic up 
Great news don't forget to take your camera with you when you next go up |
29-06-2008, 11:17 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belvedere, Kent
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Well that was somewhat less than successful!
Both hogs were at the food so I grabbed my pipette, filled it with the finest extra virgin olive oil and nipped out the back door. As I thought, they both just froze rather than run away, so I went for the larger of the two who clearly had at least three (probably four) ticks last night. Couldn't find any! It's a bit dark on the patio so I carried him round the corner where there's a flood-light on a motion detector. Still couldn't see a single tick to squirt oil on to. So I gave up and put him back by the food bowl.
I reckon it was less than a minute in total so hopefully didn't stress him out too much. I'll be cross if he's back tomorrow with ticks still visible...
Dave P.
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29-06-2008, 11:23 PM
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He may have just dislodged them himself Dave if they were within "scratching range". Just been watching the young hog which appeared last night again...seems its using the hedgehog house near the food for its daytime accomodation
Mark H |
29-06-2008, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mh68 Here you go Pat, and what a great shot it is too 
Mark H |
Is that a sausage supper they are scoffing. Great shot
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30-06-2008, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ron1863 Is that a sausage supper they are scoffing. Great shot | A neighbour of my friends had a party so she gave the leftovers to her for the foxes, they adore sausages |
01-07-2008, 09:47 PM
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2 pics "hot off the press" of the young hog in our garden. Came out early tonight for his/her peanut butter snack, before having a drink in the pond and wandering off....
"dont take my pic yet i`ve got peanut butter on my nose!!" 
"hang on, i`ll try and lick it off..." 
Mark H |
01-07-2008, 09:53 PM
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What lovely photos!
I wish hedeghogs visited my garden, but, sadly, there are none in my area. |
01-07-2008, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ida What lovely photos!
I wish hedeghogs visited my garden, but, sadly, there are none in my area. | Thanks Ida, glad you liked them We never saw hedgehogs around here for years, so dont give up hope....they may just turn up out of the blue like ours did...
Mark H |
01-07-2008, 09:59 PM
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Lovely shots Mark,alas I havent seen a live hedgehog round here for years-just the occasional dead one run over 
ellen
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01-07-2008, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ellen h Lovely shots Mark,alas I havent seen a live hedgehog round here for years-just the occasional dead one run over
ellen | Thanks Ellen. At least you know there are a few around (albeit not the nicest way to find out )....put a bit of food out each night, if theyre in the area I bet you get a visitor soon
Mark H |
01-07-2008, 11:03 PM
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Lovely shots Mark |
01-07-2008, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by deer boy Lovely shots Mark | Thanks mate
Mark H |
02-07-2008, 05:27 PM
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| | | Re: Mammal of the day
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Originally Posted by mh68 2 pics "hot off the press" of the young hog in our garden. Came out early tonight for his/her peanut butter snack, before having a drink in the pond and wandering off....
"dont take my pic yet i`ve got peanut butter on my nose!!"
"hang on, i`ll try and lick it off..."
Mark H | Is the peanut butter a special formula Mark or just your usual off the shelf stuff?
She certainly has a good taste for it
Cheers. |
02-07-2008, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez Is the peanut butter a special formula Mark or just your usual off the shelf stuff?
She certainly has a good taste for it
Cheers. | Just cheap Asda stuff Jez....
Mark H |
02-07-2008, 05:39 PM
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Cheap & very cheerful then!
Cheers Mark! |
02-07-2008, 10:54 PM
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Two days late (I'm way behind with my photo editing) but saw this young rabbit at RSPB Elmley Marshes on Monday... 
And the good news on the hog front is that both are still coming for their food - no adverse reaction to being handled - and neither have any visible ticks at present. I reckon you're right Mark and he scratched them off himself.
Dave P.
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02-07-2008, 10:56 PM
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Lovely pic that Dave The tick behind our hog`s head has gone too....as you say, probably scratched it off, or dislodged it rummaging through undergrowth.
Mark H |
03-07-2008, 08:42 PM
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Not a sighting or pic, but thought i`d share this insight into the typical mh68 luck that I have.....its probably obvious my enthusiasm for Foxes and photographing them (or trying to!!)...well, just found out earlier tonight that the pub which my daughter`s mum manages has visiting Foxes. From what I can gather there must be an earth very close by - an ideal opportunity to bait up,watch in comfort (with a few free pints ), and try and get some shots. Trouble being, the pub`s been sold and theyre moving out in a week`s time!!
Ever get the feeling the odds are against you??? Just as well I`ve got a sense of humour, or i`d go mad with this mammal watching lark at times
Mark H |
03-07-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mh68 Trouble being, the pub`s been sold and theyre moving out in a week`s time!! | Can u not put a late bid in for it |
03-07-2008, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by deer boy | Hehe I couldnt afford a few pints at the moment let alone the licence mate
Mark H |
03-07-2008, 09:47 PM
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| | | Re: Mammal of the day
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Originally Posted by mh68 2 pics "hot off the press" of the young hog in our garden. Came out early tonight for his/her peanut butter snack, before having a drink in the pond and wandering off....
"dont take my pic yet i`ve got peanut butter on my nose!!"
"hang on, i`ll try and lick it off..."
Mark H | What lovely shots and I just loved the captions. Made me laugh |
03-07-2008, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cherrybee What lovely shots and I just loved the captions. Made me laugh | Thanks Cherrybee glad you liked them
Mark H |
04-07-2008, 09:44 AM
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| | | Re: Mammal of the day
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Originally Posted by mh68 Not a sighting or pic, but thought i`d share this insight into the typical mh68 luck that I have.....its probably obvious my enthusiasm for Foxes and photographing them (or trying to!!)...well, just found out earlier tonight that the pub which my daughter`s mum manages has visiting Foxes. From what I can gather there must be an earth very close by - an ideal opportunity to bait up,watch in comfort (with a few free pints ), and try and get some shots. Trouble being, the pub`s been sold and theyre moving out in a week`s time!!
Ever get the feeling the odds are against you??? Just as well I`ve got a sense of humour, or i`d go mad with this mammal watching lark at times
Mark H | Can you not still pay the pub regular visits? I hope so, I'm looking forward to more great Fox piccy's from you | | | |
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