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[leon-b]

yes the starlings have arrived, the good thing is from the computer i have the best view of the birds in the house so i can sit on the computer and watch the birds. i just saw a hovering bird of prey in the nearby fields, sparrow hawk ?
leon

 

[leon-b]

i posted that pic on wild about britain and they said it was a ringed starling, whats one of these ?
leon

 

[Long Stride]

Hi Leon,

The Starling in your picture has a ring on one of its legs.

Probably put there by a researcher for identification and tracking.

 

[chrisanson]

Hi Leon,

The Starling in your picture has a ring on one of its legs.

Probably put there by a researcher for identification and tracking.

or its just got engaged to be married ?
I’l get me coat!!
Chris

 

[British Red]

Just checked out your blog Leon - its looking great mate!

 

[scottishwolf]

Cracking wee site you have there Leon, well done Keep up the good work

 

[leon-b]

thanks, i can seee the ring now, thanks for the comments about my blog
leon

 

[leon-b]

I went to the woods yesterday and got some pics of some strange fungi, one was growing on a live birch tree and the other was growing on a fallen birsh tree, i will post pics later today. also got a good pic of some birch trees
leon

 

[Diederik Pomstra]

Maybe not very spectecular, but I was really happy when I made my first cup of tea in a birchbark kettle...no more heavy pots (or ugly metal pans). The trick is to cook on the coals of the fire, and I should have used a lid. Great stuff, birchbark!!
If anyone is interested enough to explain to me how I can add pictures I can add one, I tried but it didn't work...
Diederik

 

[torjusg]

Very interested in seing that.

You first need somewhere to upload it to. I know you have a site, so if you upload it there and use the insert image function on top of the write/edit message box and paste the adress into there it should appear.

 

[leon-b]

yes i would love to see that aswell
leon

 

[leon-b]

what are these ?
first one was growing on a living birch tree
was about 15cm across

the second one was growing on a fallen birch

leon

 

[torjusg]

Razorstrap fungi I think.

 

[ScottC]

Yep pretty sure that's Birch Polypore (Razorstrop fungus) it can be used to strop your knives or be made into plasters.

 

[leon-b]

i will get some next time then
leon

 

[ScottC]

Will probably be too 'mushy' at this time of year to be much use but give it a go

 

[leon-b]

there were some that looked like old ones of them, that were bight green lol, any ideas what the other one is ?
leon

 

[leon-b]

im making a woodlore style full tang knife, the blade and beech handle slabs were given to me by chrisanson thanks mate :You_Rock_

it is riveted, glued and drying in the vice at the moment
leon

 

[Deleted member 4605]

Leon,

Your energy, drive and determination are a credit to you. If only more people your age had your level headedness. Your passion for our hobby must make many others (myself included) feel lazy by comparision.

If Tony is paying attention, surely Leon deserves an award for the longest thread!

 

[leon-b]

thanks schwuk
leon