3fingersreid Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 12:36, luckyBatistuta said: Should have filmed it for us😞 I hate Magpies and Seagulls, but respect the old crows, really clever birds. My late mother was brought up on a farm in Wick , she ,till her death , hated crows with a passion , her reason was she couldn’t forget as a bairn being out on the farm finding new born lambs that had their eyes pecked out by crows , usually happened when the ewe was having more than one birth as she couldn’t protect the first born . Yes they’re clever but crows , magpies and all that group of birds don’t half knock hell out of the smaller bird population. As a kid the only magpie I ever seen was on the TV , now they’re everywhere which I suppose is evolution, city herring gulls ,nothing more than flying rats ( people caused that with food litter) and grey squirrels nothing more than rats with bushy tails , coming over here and stealing the Red squirrels jobs ffs 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: I need to save cats most mornings from the local fox. The cries from cats are heartbreaking. I have a Norwegian rainforest cat.........he’s a big lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo89 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I saw 4 seagulls surrounding a seal yesterday. It’s head kept bobbing up and looked like the he was eyeing up the birds. It got me thinking, if there are less fishing boats, and less dead fish to throw back to the sea, will the seals be getting hungry too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: I have a Norwegian rainforest cat.........he’s a big lad. Mair eating! : 🦊 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 4 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: My late mother was brought up on a farm in Wick , she ,till her death , hated crows with a passion , her reason was she couldn’t forget as a bairn being out on the farm finding new born lambs that had their eyes pecked out by crows , usually happened when the ewe was having more than one birth as she couldn’t protect the first born . Yes they’re clever but crows , magpies and all that group of birds don’t half knock hell out of the smaller bird population. As a kid the only magpie I ever seen was on the TV , now they’re everywhere which I suppose is evolution, city herring gulls ,nothing more than flying rats ( people caused that with food litter) and grey squirrels nothing more than rats with bushy tails , coming over here and stealing the Red squirrels jobs ffs 😉 I miss the old red squirrels. I actually tried to save one of those little bushy tailed grey rats. Drove miles with it to a vet. Should have seen the look on their faces when I walked in with it. It had died on my front seat during the journey too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishguy Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fox out the back every day for the last 5 or 6 weeks. Woodpecker most days and the buzzard flies over every few days, not normally as close though. All in Livingston, 25 bird species regularly coming into the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 20:26, Ray Gin said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/cq6gF8rCHTFtzmvWCHvBqC/the-controversial-plan-to-bring-wolves-back-to-the-highlands Let them eat the sheep FFS! Wolf tourism would pay for it. Hate sheep! Mon the wolves!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Let them eat the sheep FFS! Wolf tourism would pay for it. Hate sheep! Mon the wolves!!! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Let them eat the sheep FFS! Wolf tourism would pay for it. Hate sheep! Mon the wolves!!! Am all for wolves coming back.....brilliant for the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Saw a fox cross Robbs Loan and trot down Eltringham Terrace yesterday at about 9am. It wasn't in any hurry when it saw me and my dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Toxteth O'Grady said: Saw a fox cross Robbs Loan and trot down Eltringham Terrace yesterday at about 9am. It wasn't in any hurry when it saw me and my dog. I believe there are far more very close to us than we think, just hiding close by in the bushes, behind your garden shed etc.....we probably see no more than about 5% of the actually urban dwellers population, they will always go back to a food source though so if your feeding one it will stay around......can’t really see that as a good thing tbh even if they do keep the rat population down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Roe deer cutting about Firrhill/Oxgangs at night. Not totally unheard of but it's been years since I've seen them twice in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, jambo89 said: I saw 4 seagulls surrounding a seal yesterday. It’s head kept bobbing up and looked like the he was eyeing up the birds. It got me thinking, if there are less fishing boats, and less dead fish to throw back to the sea, will the seals be getting hungry too? You're joshing, right? Seals normally eat live fish, as well as an assortment of cephalopods etc. They're not dependent on fishing boats for their scran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: I believe there are far more very close to us than we think, just hiding close by in the bushes, behind your garden shed etc.....we probably see no more than about 5% of the actually urban dwellers population, they will always go back to a food source though so if your feeding one it will stay around......can’t really see that as a good thing tbh even if they do keep the rat population down. Yes there are loads around. I see them mostly when I take my dog out early morning or in the dark nights. I remember reading a paper years ago about their change in behaviour when councils switched from Bin Bags to wheelie bins - they moved in towards the City Centres to find food more easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo89 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 3 hours ago, redjambo said: You're joshing, right? Seals normally eat live fish, as well as an assortment of cephalopods etc. They're not dependent on fishing boats for their scran. The seal never went for them, but there was definite interaction between the sea gulls and the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, jambo89 said: The seal never went for them, but there was definite interaction between the sea gulls and the seal. Seals have been known to eat birds on occasion. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/earthnews/3349093/Seal-plays-cat-and-mouse-with-a-duck-then-eats-it.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Saw a rabbit fighting a braffer this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: Roe deer cutting about Firrhill/Oxgangs at night. Not totally unheard of but it's been years since I've seen them twice in a week. Mortonhall Golf Club have got deer living on the course. Groups of deer have been known to live on Edinburgh courses for years but also mysteriously move on to new grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: I have a Norwegian rainforest cat.........he’s a big lad. Sure he's not a Norwegian Wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 This lot went past the house this very morning. What a bloody racket they made that early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 00:10, The Frenchman Returns said: Before I left for work this morning at 0630 I threw some food out to the birds. Was pleased to see Crowboy and Crowgirl were the early birds this morning. I then learnt something new. Crows are like squirrels. One picked up a bit of food, walked over to a flower bed I am creating and buried it under some earth. I thought I was imagining things. They then returned took another piece of food and went in the opposite direction to a section of bedding with slate chips, and hid it in a small fir bush. Then flew away. Now before I decided to post this I checked and I wasn't tripping. Crows sometimes will bury food in the the yard and cover it with leaves or grass. They also hide food in trees or rain gutters, or another spot. Like squirrels, crows will retrieve the stored food when needed. I saw a crow eating a shite once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 16 hours ago, scottishguy said: Fox out the back every day for the last 5 or 6 weeks. Woodpecker most days and the buzzard flies over every few days, not normally as close though. All in Livingston, 25 bird species regularly coming into the garden. Your pretty lucky. I'm in Uphall. For most of the last few years all I had was gulls and magpies, loads of them. Ex neighbour throwing bread out, twat. Starting to more variation now. Need to start filling the bird feeder again. First magpie for a while the other day. We normally get a heron, close by at this time of year. Only one?? Must a right lonely bird. Seen it one time get bullied by about 4 crows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 17 hours ago, jambo89 said: I saw 4 seagulls surrounding a seal yesterday. It’s head kept bobbing up and looked like the he was eyeing up the birds. It got me thinking, if there are less fishing boats, and less dead fish to throw back to the sea, will the seals be getting hungry too? Would it not be the case of the gulls eyeing up the seal? I've heard of gulls attacking seal cubs. Maybe with the less dead fish you mention and less food rubbish from businesses, and discarded takeaways, the gulls are getting hungrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 We have a white tailed sea eagle temporarily setting up home close to where I usually go fishing. Very rare to see one of those. It is HUGE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, Vlad Magic said: We have a white tailed sea eagle temporarily setting up home close to where I usually go fishing. Very rare to see one of those. It is HUGE!!!! I guess you're not talking about the Union Canal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I guess you're not talking about the Union Canal? Correct. Not near the UC 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Vlad Magic said: We have a white tailed sea eagle temporarily setting up home close to where I usually go fishing. Very rare to see one of those. It is HUGE!!!! You need to get a picture......spent a week on Harris and managed to catch a glimpse of one as it flew low across the front of our car..... was not quick enough to get my camera out. Edited April 30, 2020 by highlandjambo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 38 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: You need to get a picture......spent a week on Harris and managed to catch a glimpse of one as it flew low across the front of our car..... was not quick enough to get my camera out. I will try next time I’m out on anti poacher patrol 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 16 hours ago, Victorian said: Mortonhall Golf Club have got deer living on the course. Groups of deer have been known to live on Edinburgh courses for years but also mysteriously move on to new grounds. Nicked from Facebook, a deer running alongside the main road near Danderhall this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Had an owl fly right next to me on my walk yesterday evening. First time I had seen one in years of walking in the area. Beautiful beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, redjambo said: Had an owl fly right next to me on my walk yesterday evening. First time I had seen one in years of walking in the area. Beautiful beast. 2 Hoolets down my way, I haven't seen them. But I'll make do with listening. The Buzzards are showoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I can't help feeling that the reduced pollution due to lockdown is another factor in wildlife being seen in areas they aren't normally. It's one of the few good things that has come out of all this - the stark realisation of how good the air can be if we stop pumping crap into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, redjambo said: - the stark realisation of how good the air can be if we stop pumping crap into it. Yep, and the number of cows has remained constant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, ri Alban said: 2 Hoolets down my way, I haven't seen them. But I'll make do with listening. The Buzzards are showoffs. There is a joke in there somewhere 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, highlandjambo3 said: There is a joke in there somewhere 🤓 just needs a punchline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 20 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: You need to get a picture......spent a week on Harris and managed to catch a glimpse of one as it flew low across the front of our car..... was not quick enough to get my camera out. Was working on a fresh water fish farm in harris a few years ago. Used to watch a sea eagle and some golder eagles regularly. Once seen a few crows trying to take a folder eagle down once, the eagle hardly noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 19 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: There is a joke in there somewhere 🤓 There was one in my post above too, but it needed someone to come back and ask "What's a braffer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, CostaJambo said: There was one in my post above too, but it needed someone to come back and ask "What's a braffer" What's a braffer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 21 hours ago, Vlad Magic said: I will try next time I’m out poaching 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 23 hours ago, Vlad Magic said: I will try next time I’m out on anti poacher patrol 👍 Are you on a river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Dawnrazor said: Are you on a river? Cant get a PM to you. Is your inbox full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: What's a braffer? Keeps yer paps in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Vlad Magic said: Cant get a PM to you. Is your inbox full? I'll have a look🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 30/04/2020 at 12:35, redjambo said: I can't help feeling that the reduced pollution due to lockdown is another factor in wildlife being seen in areas they aren't normally. It's one of the few good things that has come out of all this - the stark realisation of how good the air can be if we stop pumping crap into it. Only hope is that offices etc realise that working from home is a good thing and it continues otherwise we'll probably see post lockdown pollution levels being higher than before all of this with people ditching public transport for cars due to not wanting to be sat next to other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ribble said: Only hope is that offices etc realise that working from home is a good thing and it continues otherwise we'll probably see post lockdown pollution levels being higher than before all of this with people ditching public transport for cars due to not wanting to be sat next to other people That's a fair point, Ribble, I had never thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I saw a duckdo the other day. In support of father jokes everywhere, I'll be your wingman. What's a duckdo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 16 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Did you feel a bit of a toowit ? You're such a hoot, Jonno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, redjambo said: In support of father jokes everywhere, I'll be your wingman. What's a duckdo? quack quack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Dawnrazor said: I'll have a look🤔🤔 Still can’t send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 57 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I saw a duckdo the other day. Surly no one is going to bite with that one eh??...... surly not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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