Recent content by Zingmo

Just thought I would update this thread. I have found an app for my phone which can identify birds from their sounds. It's called Merlin by Cornell labs. I've only been playing with it for a couple of days but so far I am very impressed. I just sat in my front garden listening to the traffic...

The jaw on the right side was completely detached when I found it. Hence the picture showing it's 'good side'. Z

About 5 inches long.

There was some grey fur nearby. I will have a look next time I pass through to see if there's any teeth.

Check out KEXP on YouTube. They have a really eclectic mix of music and do live sets that remind me of the Old Grey Whistle Test. I have been exposed to all kinds of stuff through them. I have learnt that I don't need to understand the language to enjoy the music. Z

I haven't ”collected" this; I just took a picture and left it in the woods. I have an idea what it is but can anyone more knowledgeable say for sure?

The stamp should read "Eagle Edge Tool Co". They became part of Brades, I believe. Nice little hatchet. Z

Mugolio looks like fun. I have just set a reminder for March to go and forage some green pine/fir cones. Z

Yes please! I'll pm my details. Z

I have a Vaporlux. One difference is that the mantle is not a bag that is supported only at the top, it's a tube that is supported at each end. I believe this may make them less prone to damage in transit. With careful handling, I had one mantle that lasted for ten years! Z

Flat pack containers are a thing: Flat pack containers

"Selfie" Z

I have been using Nordic Summer since running out of the Stupidly Simple stuff. It seems similar but with less citrus notes. It seems to keep feeble weak-willed English bugs at bay, but the one time I took it north of the border, the wind was keeping the wee biting blighters grounded so I can't...