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28-05-2008, 04:58 PM
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As one of WAB's despised cat-owners, I'm glad everyone enjoyed a 99% real one. As for Temminck's Stint, I think Bill would have got it right with Sanderling - he might have been criticised for his recent presentation style (including me) but there's no doubt he's an excellent birder and it was interesting to see him 'thinking on his feet', so to speak. |
28-05-2008, 05:14 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mid Glamorgan South Wales
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Originally Posted by oxycera  As one of WAB's despised cat-owners, I'm glad everyone enjoyed a 99% real one. As for Temminck's Stint, I think Bill would have got it right with Sanderling - he might have been criticised for his recent presentation style (including me) but there's no doubt he's an excellent birder and it was interesting to see him 'thinking on his feet', so to speak. | he is an excellent birder and his knowledge of wildlife goes above and beyond, I just wish he could be allowed to get a word in or finish a sentence in this series. Kate is an excellent presenter but after seeing the first one she seems intent on talking over him. Hopefully the second will be a little more balanced.
Gripping stuff as eva tho 
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28-05-2008, 06:26 PM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south yorkshire
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Originally Posted by galanthus he is an excellent birder and his knowledge of wildlife goes above and beyond, I just wish he could be allowed to get a word in or finish a sentence in this series. Kate is an excellent presenter but after seeing the first one she seems intent on talking over him. Hopefully the second will be a little more balanced.
Gripping stuff as eva tho | I agree, Bill is not the most popular presenter, WABBERS would lead you to believe, but i have a lot of admiration for him anyone with half as much passion foR the wild, as he has, gets the thumbs up from me.
As Kate not letting him get a word in edgeways, its nothing a strip of gaffer tape won't fix 
Got a feeling i'm not gonna hear the last of that comment 
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28-05-2008, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wildmanofthewoods I agree, Bill is not the most popular presenter, WABBERS would lead you to believe, but i have a lot of admiration for him anyone with half as much passion foR the wild, as he has, gets the thumbs up from me.
As Kate not letting him get a word in edgeways, its nothing a strip of gaffer tape won't fix
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28-05-2008, 07:28 PM
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Just wanted to add on how much I enjoyed seeing the Wild cat myself. It was amazing. It's a shame though that some believe there are no 100% wild cats left, such a shame but still a beautiful cat she was.
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28-05-2008, 09:03 PM
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Bill just wants to say Hi folks
Annmaria
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28-05-2008, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by annmaria
Bill just wants to say Hi folks
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28-05-2008, 09:49 PM
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He looks quite cute........which I was more computer literate , would not have needed to paint my computer screen !
Thank goodness you replied Kayleigh, I thought I was about to get frozen.
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28-05-2008, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by annmaria He looks quite cute........which I was more computer literate , would not have needed to paint my computer screen !
Thank goodness you replied Kayleigh, I thought I was about to get frozen.
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28-05-2008, 09:58 PM
|  | Officer of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
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Originally Posted by annmaria He looks quite cute........which I was more computer literate , would not have needed to paint my computer screen !
Thank goodness you replied Kayleigh, I thought I was about to get frozen.
Annmaria | You are bonkers though!!!!  Can't believe you painted your computer! |
28-05-2008, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GME You are bonkers though!!!! Can't believe you painted your computer! | I hope it comes off..Good job it wasn't in clay |
28-05-2008, 10:03 PM
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Expensive 'canvas' |
28-05-2008, 10:12 PM
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Hi GME, I am a little crazy , best not to take life to serious, enjoy it while you can , even the little things.........I dont want to disrespect the Wab members though, I am in awe of how much people know about various wildlife and am learning all the time
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28-05-2008, 10:19 PM
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You're not wrong on the members' knowledge! No worries on offending, I'm sure. You made me chuckle! Weird obsession with Bill though I suppose it takes all sorts Keep posting away, always good to be cheered up |
29-05-2008, 12:29 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bewdley
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I just can't see why there is annoyances about the presenters Kate & Bill they both have been doing a cracking job all these years and seem to my mind to get along great. Bill's bonkers Kate's is upbeat, it's classic Morcombe & Wise nature chemistry between them. It wouldn't be the same show if Simon was swapped for either one of them. I just love it! As it goes I don't watch much telly so I'm hardly a critic to be precise all I can say is, long may it continue as it is simply the best film footage and Narrative for a live wildlife show bar none and everyone has their merits! Fingers crossed for more hatchlings t'moz and even better glimpses of the Wildcat, last nights recordings where food from the gods!
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29-05-2008, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by annmaria
Bill just wants to say Hi folks
Annmaria | OMG, what have you done, you crazy lady.
So glad you don't take life to seriously, if only there were more like you, still crazy though
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29-05-2008, 11:39 AM
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I hadn't realised the Wildcat looked so similar to the domestic moggie I think I was kind of expecting a mine-lynx type thing. Great that there are some still around.
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29-05-2008, 02:22 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancashire
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Just caught up with last nights episode via I-Player. They've really dropped on with that Wildcat haven't they - its just fantastic
But oh dear little things do keep dying don't they - and having discovered our own nestbox young blue tits all dead this morning - then I'm feeling a little sensitive......... I've always thought tho that if we really saw what goes on in wildlife - the stark reality - then we might not like to watch it quite so much...
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29-05-2008, 03:34 PM
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Arghhhhhhh! Frustration - its just taken me so long to download Media Player (which didn't work) and then Real Player which has worked and I can now see the webcams - but - I've missed the coal tits fledging - oh tarnation
I could now sit and watch that oystercatcher turn round and round on her eggs all afternoon ........... but unfortunately I shall have to drag myself away - peg the bedding out and remake the bed, shower and get ready for work at teatime ......... but just another little sneak oyster c view first.......
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29-05-2008, 04:11 PM
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I dont believe it! I've looked away and when I come back there is nothing where the oystercatcher was - ground empty and then the whole cam has now gone - so I presume I've missed them hatching and leaving too.........
Pauline
PS Yes I know I need to get a life - go to work etc - but you can think about me cleaning the loos at work tonight while you are all watching the episode live! |
29-05-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez As it goes I don't watch much telly so I'm hardly a critic to be precise all I can say is, long may it continue as it is simply the best film footage and Narrative for a live wildlife show bar none and everyone has their merits! | I would rather have an opinion from someone who doesn't watch a lot of telly! Liable to be a little more aware of what is good and bad. |
29-05-2008, 06:03 PM
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I have been watching tv for what is like 30 odd years! TV these days is cripe besides a few. Watched Beowulf last night 12A rating call me prude but.........
Thanks
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29-05-2008, 09:07 PM
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Wow! this one was great..Loved every minute..
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29-05-2008, 09:21 PM
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He was just warming up Kayleigh
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30-05-2008, 08:42 AM
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