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[greensurfingbear]

Not very bushcrafty but he's my buddy.


Orric

 

[sandbender]

Hungarian bird names will not be of much use to most here but the latin ones are listed too. These are some of the song birds to be found in the parks and environs hereabouts.

A full size version of this image can be downloaded/viewed from here.

 

[Harvestman]

I was at my nature reserve today, and checked on the beehives since the weather was nice. I thought I might see my first honeybee of the year.

What I actually saw was loads of them, with lots of activity around the hive and bees flying off on foraging trips.

I presume this is a consequence of a mild winter so far, and will be very bad news if we now get a cold spell, as many workers will die.

Or am I worrying about nothing? Anyone know? Bees are not my area of expertise. Feel free to PM me rather than clutter the thread if you like.

 

[Clouston98]

Great photo harvestman! I love bees, got a hive in our garden. I think your concern could be correct, but I'm no expert, my dad knows a fair bit though . Thanks for sharing!

 

[Harvestman]

Thanks. I'm hoping British Red will drop by, as our resident bee expert.

 

[santaman2000]

Thanks. I'm hoping British Red will drop by, as our resident bee expert.

He hasn't been on in a few days.

 

[brancho]

Here are a couple of shots of some Velvet shank mushrooms I took today. They are a winter fruiting species so this normal.
Taken with my Sigma 105 mm lens. They are of different groups of different maturity or weathered not sure which.





Velvet shanks by alf.branch, on Flickr



velvet shanks 2 by alf.branch, on Flickr

 

[Harvestman]

Those two fungus shots are superb Alf, especially the first one.

 

[CallsignSam]

Those photos are fantastic brancho!

 

[greensurfingbear]

looking longingly towards Arran from Largs


Orric

 

[Clouston98]

That's a beautiful photo Orric!

 

[Clouston98]

Some fantastic photos on this thread!

 

[Harvestman]

The plants in my nature reserve appear to have decided that it is spring.

 

[Ecoman]

looking longingly towards Arran from Largs


Orric

I was up in Largs yesterday. I was on a tight schedule or I would have given you a shout. The pet shop in Saltcoats didn't have the stuff in for my aquarium filter as it was still in their Largs shop. I had just enough time to get up there and back before the ferry sailed. I have never been there before and I must say it looks a lovely place. Cathy, Heather and I will most likely pop up that way for a day out in the next few months.

Was that photo taken from the rocks near the marina near the castle entrance?

If you fancy popping over for a brew and a bite then just give me a shout and we can make sure your looked after.

 

[Harvestman]

Great colours in your shot Orric. It is long time since I was in Largs.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

20140111_125429.jpg by Scotstechy, on Flickr

Glenshee snowboarding. Burnt my face - wearing goggles and balaclava - in the morning hut epic day. Glas Maol is 3000ft + so a long red descent. Lots of deep - 2-3 metres - snow about.

 

[Ecoman]

Very nice photo

I love Glenshee. Beautiful part of the world. When we lived in Aberdeenshire we would go via Breamar and Glenshee to get to Perth instead of going on the A90. It took an hour longer but was sooooo much nicer if you weren't in a rush!

 

[greensurfingbear]

Some fantastic photos on this thread!

Yeah one of my favourite threads. Wonder if it's one of ten longest running?


Orric

 

[brancho]

Here are a couple from my weekend camp with Scouts.


Wintercamp 2014 - 37 by alf.branch, on Flickr


Kielder water at night by alf.branch, on Flickr

 

[sgtoutback]

love that Kielder Water pic. stunning