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06-07-2008, 09:01 PM
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When a Grey Sqiurrel eats Pine cones on the ground they prefer to be in a prominent position to be able to spot danger. Tree stumps are a perfect place.  
Pine cones eaten by Squirrels have a ragged apperance when finished with.  |
06-07-2008, 09:20 PM
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06-07-2008, 09:40 PM
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This is a well worn deer 'creep'.
Deer tend to prefer to go under or through fences where they can, & use the same points over & over agian. The bottom of the wire often becomes greasy where their coat rubs against it, & if it is barbed wire, may pick up some hairs. Foxes & Badgers will also use them The tracks in the mud either side of the fence will give the species away.   |
06-07-2008, 09:43 PM
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 Rabbit Killed by a Stoat. You can see the clear canine marks behind the ear, a morbid photo i know but it shows clearly the precision bite that most mustelids make.
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06-07-2008, 11:00 PM
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Just done a bit on the Badger page. Click the blue link to check it out,and see how the pics etc are being utilised. If we can eventually cover all, or most, of the tracks and signs for each UK mammal, we`ll have a very unique and highly useful resource here on WaB.
Thanks to everyone who`s contributed so far
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06-07-2008, 11:13 PM
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That looks great Mark this is going to be really useful when looking for a specific animal |
07-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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Found my old print pics!! not big enough for main gallery though...  Mink Prints
which led into here:  Otter hind foot I think  Otter again but I think those are sheep slots in the middle so perhaps this one is a bit too confusing to be useful? 
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07-07-2008, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gill Catton Found my old print pics!! not big enough for main gallery though... Mink Prints
which led into here: Otter hind foot I think Otter again but I think those are sheep slots in the middle so perhaps this one is a bit too confusing to be useful? | Excellent Gill glad you managed to find them
All the shots are fine, as long as theyre clear thats all we need...
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07-07-2008, 01:10 PM
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Is there the possibility we could have a Tracks and Signs section for bird prints, insect tracks, etc?
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07-07-2008, 01:14 PM
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Birds and insects leave plenty of signs, such as nests, eggs, damage to plants etc so i think it would be a good idea.
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07-07-2008, 01:15 PM
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Yep Jason, although this is posted on the mammal forum, all tracks and signs images are welcome. We already have some of bird tracks, and insect signs.
Eventually they`ll all be added to the A-Z sections for the various species,regardless of whether its birds,mammals,insects etc
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07-07-2008, 01:24 PM
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Great news. Will the Tracks and Signs be sperated into their own Gallery sub-categories, Ie-
Birds > Traks and Signs
Insect Photography > Tracks and Signs?
Great addition, by the way!
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07-07-2008, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green Great news. Will the Tracks and Signs be sperated into their own Gallery sub-categories, Ie-
Birds > Traks and Signs
Insect Photography > Tracks and Signs?
Great addition, by the way! | I did suggest that to Stu initially, but he thought it best to add them to the A-Z pages at first then see what else can be done. At present it`s only on the Mammal pages as far as i`m aware, but once we get more bird/insect images etc then they`ll be catered for too.
The amount,and type of content obviously depends on how many contributions we get - the more images that are submitted,the more that can be done with them, so far the response has been superb
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07-07-2008, 01:41 PM
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MH, thanks. I'll go through my records and upload them.
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07-07-2008, 03:45 PM
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To clarify a bit more about the type of images we want, here are some examples below... Mammals - tracks/prints, feeding signs, behavioural signs (eg rutting rings),droppings,pathways,burrows/dens/setts,crop/tree damage... Birds - tracks/prints, recognisable droppings, pellets,feeding signs (eg thrush`s anvil, bird of prey feeding posts etc), behavioural signs (eg pheasant dust bowls)...
Also similar tracks/signs from insects, reptiles etc too. All are welcome and will prove useful for both this thread and the database pages.
Upload them to either the archive, or gallery pages and add them to this thread.
On the subject of bird`s nests, I`m unsure whether to include these or not,maybe Stu`s the best one to comment on this?
Please note- only identified images on this thread please. I.D requests should have their own thread in the relevant section.
Cheers
Mark H
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07-07-2008, 08:10 PM
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Hi Mark,
On the subject of nests, I have one on the hard drive of a discarded Robin's nest - which includes robin feathers, etc; would this one be OK if nests are allowed?
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07-07-2008, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Green Hi Mark,
On the subject of nests, I have one on the hard drive of a discarded Robin's nest - which includes robin feathers, etc; would this one be OK if nests are allowed? | Hi Jason, i`ll get in touch with Stu about the policy regarding pics of nests, and get back to you mate
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07-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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Thanks!
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07-07-2008, 09:00 PM
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These are young Goshawk Pellets from around the time of fledging.  
This one had a birds ring in it.  |
07-07-2008, 10:56 PM
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Bird of Prey feeding signs.
These are from Goshawks.
Plucked feathers. Not bitten off as Foxes can do.  
You can see the bill marks on this one    |
08-07-2008, 09:09 AM
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I have just looked at the Badger page and noticed it states they have 4 toes, it should say 5 toes. i am sure this was just a typo.
I will try some photograhy of sign this weekend for the Roe deer page.
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08-07-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by whitezombie I have just looked at the Badger page and noticed it states they have 4 toes, it should say 5 toes. i am sure this was just a typo.
I will try some photograhy of sign this weekend for the Roe deer page.
Kev. | Ta for pointing that out Kev, yep it was a typo, i`ll sort it now
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08-07-2008, 04:20 PM
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A few Water Vole signs
Latrines, the first 2 are trampled indicating territorial behaviour    Water Vole run, faint line about 6 o'clock 
Grazing around a burrow hole, often done by females with young in the nest 
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