Your day's wildlife

[Poacher]

Ever had an itch you can't scratch? Prolonged biting and scratching, nearly 4 minutes, for this tormented badger yesterday morning.
Note time stamps.

 

[Dave7]

Ive Just seen my 1st peacock butterfly of the year.
I think they will have been around for a while down south.

 

[Windle]

Erm ...

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Something had been chewing on this before depositing it on my driveway.

Just restin' that is. Beautiful plumage.

 

[gbb]

Quick ride into countryside locally, just 6 miles but...quite a few butterflies dancing around the verges.
One bumblebee came out of the side...with a butterfly in very close formation, like 1 or 2 inches from. It, following its every move, slightly odd.
Muntjac deer.
Little clouds of flying midges or insects in the warmth.
Stood over a brick spoil pile waiting to see if any lizards showed, no luck today.

Anyone notice the almost complete collapse of rabbits ?, you simply dont see them anymore.

 

[Dave7]

Went for an early walk in the park and was greeted by these 2..... they kindly allowed me to share the path.

 

[gbb]

I could put this in 'your ride today', or 'the retirement thread' or here...so here it is
Nice day...kids are at school, I could decorate but its just too nice so a ride out to Ferry Meadows country park, some of it very busy but also has lakes and scrapes, partially flooded fields ideal for birdlife. Seen today..
All the usual common stuff but includes
Roe Deer in the large fields/scrub.
Pochard
Possible pintails
Lots of teal
Lots of widgeon
Probable Goldeneye
Pheasant
Long tailed tits
Blue tits
Wren
Quite a few shoveller ducks
The usual geese, Canada and greylag

Lovely couple hours, boy so many miles on the bike but all at a very relaxed pace in some very welcome sun...and better than working

 

[Poacher]

There must be a tale to tell here! Fox in the garden last night.
No signs of mange on the body fur, but just look at that tail. Is it cosplaying as a lion?

"Normal" fox tail later last night for comparison.

 

[geocycle]

Sat outside having a brew when the sparrowhawk took a bluetit from the feeder. It was probably 10 m away! The speed was incredible and it had no concerns with us sat there.

 

[Poacher]

Peacock butterfly took a liking to this old clay pipe in our sink garden just now.

 

[Dogtrousers]

My avian supervisor inspecting my work in the garden today.

 

[rockyroller]

the cat missed the possum

 

[biggs682]

Spotted a great tit inspecting a vacant nest box today in our rear garden

 

[blackrat]

Peacock butterfly took a liking to this old clay pipe in our sink garden just now.
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When I saw this my immediate thought was it was a moth, so I had to look it up:

The
Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) is a true butterfly, not a moth, although it possesses certain characteristics that might lead to that observation.

• Body Structure: The Peacock butterfly has a thick, hairy, dark-colored body. This robust, fuzzy, and dark appearance is often characteristic of moths, which can make it appear different from many slimmer butterfly species.
• Behavior and Features: Despite its moth-like body, it has a club at the end of its antennae, which is a key distinguishing feature of a butterfly.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

If riding near Twyford (Hants), look out for a capybara (basically a giant smooth haired guinea pig), she escaped shortly after arriving at Marwell Zoo last week.

Last seen near Bainbridge garden centre.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25957982.runaway-capybara-marwell-zoo-seen-near-twyford/

 

[gbb]

Similarnto the other day, antrip to our local country park.
Before that, i shot over town to trear myself to some new binoculars..Hawkes Nature Treks 4x42 (eh ?, edited to read 8x42) mid range I guess , really nice clear optics compared.to my old ones..

Anyway..
Gadwall
Teal
Shovellers
Widgeon
Heron
Egyptian Goose
Pheasant
Blue Tit
Long tailed tit
Great tit
Wren
Plus all the usual common stuff...