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07-02-2007, 05:45 AM
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Wow. We've got the hardest frost I've seen for a very long time, here in North Kent.
Think it will finish off any flowers that were fooled into thinking it was spring or even summer.
I feel sorry for the birds, they must be shocked by this sudden cold. 
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07-02-2007, 06:08 AM
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Its looking good for a few wintry photos. I'm off to Messingham NR this morning.
A nice big bowl of porridge first though. 
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07-02-2007, 06:12 AM
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...... and snow on the way! At least that what todays weather forecast says.
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07-02-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman  Wow. We've got the hardest frost I've seen for a very long time, here in North Kent.
Think it will finish off any flowers that were fooled into thinking it was spring or even summer.
I feel sorry for the birds, they must be shocked by this sudden cold. | I've just got up and it is still dark in the Northern Hemisphere (Essex) but I suspect that we have a hard frost too Julie.
I am off work today so like Tormentil I may venture out with my camera.
Yes, possibly snow tomorrow .... I may get snowed in and not be able to return to work .
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07-02-2007, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rlchew I've just got up and it is still dark in the Northern Hemisphere (Essex) | Well, just be careful of those old polar bears Richard. They do have a tendency to bite a bit.
Mind you, if you get a good shot of one, it might be the first in the gallery.
That'd knock Graham a bit, your polar bear v his Otter shot.
Joking Mr Moderator sir, genius cameraman,etc etc. grovel 
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07-02-2007, 07:15 AM
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Just ventured out into the garden... The ground is solid and very white... Going to go and get some Fat balls and seeds to help the bird (and squirrels!)Through this cold spell...They have just forecast up to 10 cm of snow possible in south east tonight and early hours of tomorrow... Will charge my camera up today and you never know at last i may get some wildlife photo's as I have amost cleared my wildlife area of my garden ( am feeling good with what we have achieved in the last few days) |
07-02-2007, 07:20 AM
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Hard frost in the 'burbs too! The local radio's talking up to 7 inches snow for rush hour tomorrow- we'll see- certainly hope not. |
07-02-2007, 07:41 AM
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Just getting my boots on for our regular walk. Well below freezing here but somehow it makes you feel alive doesn't it, sorry have to go Meg (Springer) is now doing somersaults at the door wanting to get on with her walk.
Carol.
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07-02-2007, 07:47 AM
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Hard Frost here too... and no water.. .me pipes is frozd!!!Hope it doesnt mean a burst...I think I will turn the water off before I go out this morning
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07-02-2007, 07:54 AM
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Good luck with your frozen pipes. that will be a worry all day. Hopefully it will all be back to normal when you get home. |
07-02-2007, 08:00 AM
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Goosey, thank you hun... last time it happened had a torrent of water through the kitchen.. was assured that all the pipes were protected now... guess that isnt so.
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07-02-2007, 08:59 AM
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Nobody much moving in the garden this morning. Either the birds are staying in whatever warmish places they have found for thee night or they are frozen to their perches, poor things. I've been out in dressing gown and fleece to give them some fresh unfrozen seed and nuts, so I hope they appreciate it. |
07-02-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Well, just be careful of those old polar bears Richard. They do have a tendency to bite a bit.
Mind you, if you get a good shot of one, it might be the first in the gallery.
That'd knock Graham a bit, your polar bear v his Otter ( Mink) shot.
Joking Mr Moderator sir, genius cameraman,etc etc. grovel | Hee hee |
07-02-2007, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman Well, just be careful of those old polar bears Richard. They do have a tendency to bite a bit.
Mind you, if you get a good shot of one, it might be the first in the gallery.
That'd knock Graham a bit, your polar bear v his Otter shot.
Joking Mr Moderator sir, genius cameraman,etc etc. grovel | Right, I am back home after 4 hours out in the frosty, sunny weather.
Loads of photos .... but sorry no luck with Otter, Mink or Polar Bear .
Plenty of photos of some more commoner birds such as Mallard, Coot, Canada Goose and Great Crested Grebe. I might put a few up later if I have some good ones  .
Time for a cheese roll and then I may go out again .... just one more look for a Polar Bear .
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07-02-2007, 12:19 PM
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Hard frost were I was too. I topped up the feeders and gave the birds fresh water before I left this morning.
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07-02-2007, 01:40 PM
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Really frozen here in Bristol, thawing nicely now though. That'll upset the robins and collared doves who started nest building nearly two weeks ago. Now if only I could stop the neighbours cat sitting by the feeders all day so the birds can eat  |
07-02-2007, 02:42 PM
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Don't talk to me about cats.
There was one in the garden this morning playing with something. I went out to see what it was and it was a poor little shiny-eyed mouse - still alive but semi disembowled.
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07-02-2007, 02:56 PM
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Don't get me started! I'm cursed with plagues of other people's cats, not one of them with so much as a bell One of these days I'm gonna start chucking the poos into their owners gardens too |
07-02-2007, 02:58 PM
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I'm now thawing out. The flask I took with me is now in the bin. Luke warm Bovril, euck.
Very quiet at Messingham. The Wader hide was a waste of rations. Everything was in the only bit of clear water, right across the other side of the lake. Anyway still had a good stroll round and was gonna head for home at 11, but decided to have a look round the local wood at Twigmore. Saw quite a few Treecreepers and there was the usual plethora of tits (Longtailed, Coal, Blue and Great).
Got back to the car and missed a great opportunity; had just put the camera away when two buzzards came circling overhead, quite low.
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07-02-2007, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tormentil
Got back to the car and missed a great opportunity; had just put the camera away when two buzzards came circling overhead, quite low. | Know the feeling Tormentil. We've all been there...more than once too.
What I do is get in the car, turn the music up and say something unrepeatable.
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07-02-2007, 05:37 PM
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Well i went and brought some lard balls and a Pack of three netting bird treats (peanuts, Black sunflower seeds and one wild bird seed) and because am plagued by next doors 11 cats! .. I decided to stand on wall and hang them from branches of Trees that over hang my garden (out of the cats reach).. Two little blue tits were hopping from branch to branch beside me waiting patiently for me to finish.... Then Crash!! I fell off the wall as i over reached with the last one.... Birds have safe food.. Ihave cut right shin, will have bruised left knee and Thigh and have cut my right hand from wrist to centre of my hand and grazed my arm!!
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07-02-2007, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kymba Well i went and brought some lard balls and a Pack of three netting bird treats (peanuts, Black sunflower seeds and one wild bird seed) and because am plagued by next doors 11 cats! .. I decided to stand on wall and hang them from branches of Trees that over hang my garden (out of the cats reach).. Two little blue tits were hopping from branch to branch beside me waiting patiently for me to finish.... Then Crash!! I fell off the wall as i over reached with the last one.... Birds have safe food.. Ihave cut right shin, will have bruised left knee and Thigh and have cut my right hand from wrist to centre of my hand and grazed my arm!!
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07-02-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kymba Well i went and brought some lard balls and a Pack of three netting bird treats (peanuts, Black sunflower seeds and one wild bird seed) and because am plagued by next doors 11 cats! .. I decided to stand on wall and hang them from branches of Trees that over hang my garden (out of the cats reach).. Two little blue tits were hopping from branch to branch beside me waiting patiently for me to finish.... Then Crash!! I fell off the wall as i over reached with the last one.... Birds have safe food.. Ihave cut right shin, will have bruised left knee and Thigh and have cut my right hand from wrist to centre of my hand and grazed my arm!!
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07-02-2007, 06:07 PM
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Thanks Cherrybee and Dan 
Cherrybee will warn you next time i go out to put more food up then you can pop round..
Am hurting a bit round my neck and lower back.. which i will keep an eye on as i already have a damaged spine but think it will be ok.. just a bit shook up.. Hope the birds appreciate what i have gone through for them and give me chance to take some decent pictures |
07-02-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Kymba Thanks Cherrybee and Dan
Cherrybee will warn you next time i go out to put more food up then you can pop round..
Am hurting a bit round my neck and lower back.. which i will keep an eye on as i already have a damaged spine but think it will be ok.. just a bit shook up.. Hope the birds appreciate what i have gone through for them and give me chance to take some decent pictures | Glad you have a sense of humour Make sure you dont overdo it for a few days.I suffer back and neck problems and you must be carefulI really have got a wierd sense of humour so has all my family ask Beryl.I was in my car with my daughter one day and Beryl was going into the computer shop and she tripped and ran in just about keeping herself upright.I had tears streaming form my eyes and all the way home my daughter and I would go silent then one of us would start giggling again.How I could see the road I had tears streaming from my eyes
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