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[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. :You_Rock_

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. :You_Rock_

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.

 

[brancho]

From a week ago but shows the weather we have been having


Evening over ennerdale by alf.branch, on Flickr

 

[greensurfingbear]

Not an amazing picture but nice to show off what I did at work today


Volunteers helped create a new seating area around the new fire area

Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2

 

[BigM]

This was taken in Africa a while back:

 

[Dirty Karlos]

Some nice pics

 

[Robbi]

Finally tired her out !

 

[Dave]

Not been out for a few weeks due to a [very wearying] family illness.

So had an enjoyable day today fly fishing over in the ribble valley, Lancashire [Bandit Country!]

Beautiful sunny day on a small stream.

[/IMG]

The old master, about to land a fish on a perfectly presented dry fly?

Me Landing the fish of the day.

Beautiful wild Brownie caught on a size 20 grey duster

This little chap was enjoying the hot sun too. [Damsel]

Nice to be have a sunny day for a change!

 

[Robbi]

now that looks a marvelous day !

had a few hours on the Riddle at Preston a couple of years ago on the dry fly but only caught Dace.

 

[Kepis]

Not from today, but from yesterday, although i did have the thing going for most of the day today as well

 

[Dave]

Finally tired her out !

Now theres a dog who knows how to kickback.

now that looks a marvelous day !

had a few hours on the Riddle at Preston a couple of years ago on the dry fly but only caught Dace.

This was a small tributary of the riBBle, so we were surprised to find a couple of decent sized fish in there.

Not from today, but from yesterday, although i did have the thing going for most of the day today as well

Could have done with one of those today Mark. Mines bust a seam at the bottom, and now leaks.

 

[FLaKK]

Small Copper on some Ragwort, in the meadows at Cuerden Valley Park.