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[Harvestman]

Attachment 11718This is a little picnic spot the wife and I found in the Swiss Alps last week

That looks breathtakingly good.

[markie*mark0]

Agreed looks amazing! We're you motorbike touring? Or hiking?

[andyc54]

a rather massive moth found in the toilets at the family camping trip.a really beatifull thing.anybody any idea what it is ?



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[Robbi]

a hawk moth of some kind i should think.

[Dougster]

Just got back in - empty handed but what a beautiful evening:

[Harvestman]

a rather massive moth found in the toilets at the family camping trip.a really beatifull thing.anybody any idea what it is ?



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Poplar hawk moth. The strange way of holding the wings, with the hindwings forwards, is distinctive. Lots of them about at the moment, but they are big and spectacular, and just great things. Lovely big pic too.

[Chiseller]

Ahhhhh good elth all


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[sandbender]

"...Ahhhhh good elth all..."

Brilliant! I'm off to the larder for a bottle now.

[Chiseller]

Brilliant! I'm off to the larder for a bottle now.

Enjoy my brother of the wood :beer::beer:

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[Harvestman]

Went to Longleat safari park today. Had a brilliant time.

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[The Big Lebowski]

Awww... you look so content

[Reddo]

A few shots taken at Lambert Castle

[Harvestman]

Falconry day today.

Yes, this is a trained bird, but I don't care...

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[andyc54]

that owl photo is stunning an amazing looking bird.hope you had a good day harvestman

[andyc54]

had a great day at tynemouth vw classic car rally, this is n't bushcrafty but would love to own a campervan one day
just one of 100's of shots i took today

[Harvestman]

that owl photo is stunning an amazing looking bird.hope you had a good day harvestman

It was a brilliant day, possibly the highlight of a brilliant week.
Flew 4 birds: the Barn owl (Olivia, pictured), a Harris Hawk called Hope who seemed to like sitting on my hat and being carried rather than flying, a Lanner falcon called midge who nearly took my head off in a steep dive, and a peregrine crossbreed who nearly took my foot off. All gorgeous birds.

Oh, and the falconer was pretty tasty too

[Harvestman]

Two from me today, because I can't decide which I like best.

A humble creeping thistle flower,
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and an equally humble ragwort
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[andyc54]

Oh, and the falconer was pretty tasty too

so wheres the pics of the falconer then

[Harvestman]

On her website.

I can thoroughly recommend the falconry experience day. Cheaper than many, very personal and individually tailored (no 'corporate, just another paying customer' sensation at all), was really accommodating of my wife having arthritis which limits her ability to walk far or hold heavy birds, and we were expecting just 4 birds, and we actually got to fly/hold 4. Great day.

No affiliation other than being a very happy customer.



aaaaand, back to the pictures...

[Dave]

A couple of Brownies from a fly fishing trip about 4 weeks ago. [Just downloaded piccies from camera] Caught on a DHE, which I tied with green antron to mimic rhyacophila.



This one was caught using a friends brand new rod while he was having a brew on the bank. I reminded him for the rest of the day that I had christened his lovely new rod.



Enjoyable day.

[Harvestman]

Beautiful fish. Did they taste as good as they look?

[Dave]

Thanks.

I released them both.

Although the one on top was circa 16".....nicely pan sized.

The last couple I pulled from that river didnt taste too good. Could have been my cooking though.

[sandbender]

Wasp spider.

[Harvestman]

Sandbender that is gorgeous.

Argiope bruennichi to those who like the latin.

I saw the only one of these ever found in Wales. Shortly after it was found the RSPB bulldozed the site to build a visitor centre. Not a total loss since lots of suitable habitat remained in the area, but even so. Shame that the spider in that pic will be dead in a few weeks, since the adult females don't survive much after laying eggs.

[sandbender]

Sandbender that is gorgeous.

Argiope bruennichi to those who like the latin.

I saw the only one of these ever found in Wales. Shortly after it was found the RSPB bulldozed the site to build a visitor centre. Not a total loss since lots of suitable habitat remained in the area, but even so. Shame that the spider in that pic will be dead in a few weeks, since the adult females don't survive much after laying eggs.

Interesting, I didn't know they had such a short lifespan. We normally only see them in the greenhouses and cloches, this is the first one I have seen in the open, however it is hotter and more humid this year than at any time since measurements began, perhaps that is why?

[Harvestman]

Lifespan isn't quite that short, as it can take a few years to reach adult size.

I'd love to see another one.

[Totumpole]

Actually a picture from a snowboarding trip several years back - but I just edited it a bit today:

[hog]

Port Erin Isle of Man, earlier this 'summer'

[sandbender]

[hog]

Couple from South Africa.


Game rangers patrolling on bicycle...in Lion country.