From the monthly archives: June 2012
wildlife cameras

Wildlife Cameras

By On June 26, 2012 · 1 Comment

Bushnell Trophy Cam versus Swann Outback Cam

I am just checking out these two new wildlife cameras. They are motion-sensor (PIR – Passive Infra Red) cameras which means that they will be triggered to record when they detect movement. They also have an infra-red light so that they can record at night as well as [...]

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Blackcap – Eurovision Song Winner

By On June 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I know it is the Chiffchaff that we all listen out for as the harbinger of spring and to herald the end of winter and whet our appetite for the summer migrants yet to arrive. Though I have to admit that after the first few minutes of hearing it I am longing to hear the [...]

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Barking Fallow

By On June 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Here is a clip of some Fallow Does (as in ‘doe a deer a female deer’…remember?) barking at my dog. Bracken was desperate to ‘do a Fenton’ (or was it a Benton?) ie: chase the deer but fortunately on this occasion he was a good lad.

 
These are the same Fallow Deer [...]

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Crossbills at Dawn

By On June 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Dawn Chorus walk with Ryenats – Cropton – 05.05.12

I had meant to post this before I went on holiday….but better late than never. (as seen on the local town blogs)

For the seven brave souls who attended the Ryenats annual dawn chorus meeting, we were treated to many varied weather conditions and happily an [...]

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