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is the nightjar the same as the eurasion nightjar .? My bird book only lists nightjar and it has a disk with bird songs and calls so it is a nightjar not a grasshopperwarbler

That is the same sound but it does not change tone as often,seems a longer call. I will check again tonight and time the calls. Thanks

When I take the dogs out in the night 10 -12 for their toilet before bed time I hear in the woods an unusual sound. The sound is like a high pitch hammer drill and it goes on for a long time and then changes pitch. Any one have ideas what bird it can be? Thanks Mick

The one that was storing the caterpillars was not he one in the photo it was the smaller one I described with three dots on its body Hope this helps Mick

Thanks for the info that is the one Did not know it was harmless it had come in twice so I killed it thinking it was a hornet Mick

Hi I will try to put a photo on later Had a large flying wasp/ hornet came into my home The body was 3 cm long and then there was a tube sticking out of the back end Same markings as a wasp I have found a photo of hornet which just looks like a large wasp so not the same The second insect...

I have seen an American using an electric sharpener based on an electric file Like Black and Decker He had diamond belts and a guide to get the correct angle I do not know of anyone who makes diamond belts for Black and Decker Mick

Hi I can put an edge on metal blades that will slice paper and take hair off my arm BUT I can not sharpen my ceramic kitchen knives I have a sharpener that will hold stones for sharpening my metal knives at the correct angle and I have managed to fit my flat diamond sharpeners in the holder I...

Hi I have just purchased as above and have tried to get it started I purchased some lighter fuel and have filled the hand warmer with the correct amount I have noticed that some on youtube seem to have the burner filled to the top with material[catalist]? Others seem to have a very thin layer...

Truffles What way would you describe the flavour I purchased a packet of truffle flavour crisps from Aldi or Liddle and they tasted of strong garlic ,endid up in the food recycling bin Mick

Log dogs/slaters Are they used to trim the edge of the slate It would be knocked into an upright log. a slate would be placed on it and the overhanging edge would be trimmed off with a chopping action using a straight edged blade Mick

Pets at Home have a large supply in our local shop can not remember the price They have buffalo horn as well Mick

Hi If it is only for a brew why not be safe and use a 12 volt kettle? Mick

Lining a shirt/jacket An idea that may help Buy at charity shop or use an old soft shirt that fits you and put on under your item to be lined. Have your partner/wife /hubby tack it in place and then it can be sewn in place. Did this on a fleece jacket that was not warm enough on a windy day and...

Just sold one There are a few places on internet that sell them from £5-£12 but all sold out, Surplus and Adventure 08000430099 phone to see when they are back in stock Mick

Dont work for me

Hi How can I get bushcraftuk to recognise me when I sign in? The password is such a mix of letters I cant remember it and have to look for my password book and look it up Mick

Wont be used enough to spend a load on compressors Thanks for the replies Mick

Hi Has anyone used a sand blaster for use on a karcher pressure washer? Looking for one to blast the paint and rust off a cement mixer and a metal garden seat before rust proofing and painting How long will a 25kg bag of sand last? Thanks Mick