Trevor
Re: Trevor
That doesn't amaze me in the slightest, Trevor. I saw some myself on Christmas Day last year when conditions hadn't been anything like so mild, so it's no surprise that there are plenty about right now.
The way things are going, we could have lambs being born in January, which could be potentially disastrous.
The way things are going, we could have lambs being born in January, which could be potentially disastrous.
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Re: Trevor
I could not resist a shot of the full Moon on this Christmas evening.
Apparently quite a rare event.
Apparently quite a rare event.
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Re: Trevor
Full moons repeat approximately every 29.5 days. So on average, a full moon will occur on Christmas Day every 30 years or so....Full Moon on this Christmas evening.Apparently quite a rare event.
However clear skies on 25th December probably happen only - for sake of argument - one year in three. So, to observe a full moon on Christmas Day is indeed a pretty rare event.
I saw a full moon on a Christmas Day some 70 years ago but missed this latest one due to cloud cover. QED a "rare event" in this context = once in a lifetime.
In 2016, the full moon nearest to Christmas is on 14th December.
Jack
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Many thanks Jack,in other words i'm unlikely to see another one !
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I had no need to stretch my brain like that. It's all here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... lipse.html
At least I wasn't too far out.
Jack
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... lipse.html
At least I wasn't too far out.
Jack
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Happy new year to all on UKB
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Best wishes,
Trevor.
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Happy New Year to you, Trevor....and yes, an Emperor or two wouldn't go amiss in 2016! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Trevor
At this quiet time of year for Butterflies,I hope I may be forgiven for going right off topic.
I am probably not the only person on UKB to have interests other than Butterflies. But one of
my main interests that kept me away from Butterflies for many years was a lifelong love
of historic railway carriages.
Two examples of restoration projects that I led, over a period of 21 years, are shown below.
Both were complete wrecks when found and required a major rebuild. 7598 took ten years,
and 3363 eleven. Both coaches may be seen on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex.
7598 is currently appearing in a TV commercial for ' Go Compare ' car insurance.
I am probably not the only person on UKB to have interests other than Butterflies. But one of
my main interests that kept me away from Butterflies for many years was a lifelong love
of historic railway carriages.
Two examples of restoration projects that I led, over a period of 21 years, are shown below.
Both were complete wrecks when found and required a major rebuild. 7598 took ten years,
and 3363 eleven. Both coaches may be seen on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex.
7598 is currently appearing in a TV commercial for ' Go Compare ' car insurance.
- Attachments
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Re: Trevor
Happy New Year to you too Trevortrevor wrote: Happy new year to all on UKB.
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Cheers
John W
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Re: Trevor
Trevor:
One of mine was sadly unfulfilled at 2 am when I woke to look for the forecast aurora........only to find there was high cloud
And, I have to admit that tomorrow I am going to see Star Wars
Jack
I have yet to meet a butterfly enthusiast who is dull and boring. We all have other interests.I am probably not the only person on UKB to have interests other than Butterflies
One of mine was sadly unfulfilled at 2 am when I woke to look for the forecast aurora........only to find there was high cloud
![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
And, I have to admit that tomorrow I am going to see Star Wars
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
Jack
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Already seen it twice and may go and watch it again next week!Jack Harrison wrote:And, I have to admit that tomorrow I am going to see Star Wars![]()
Jack
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Re: Trevor
Happy New Year to you to Trevor, here's hoping for plenty of Purple in 2016
Have a goodun, 2016 that is!
Wurzel
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Have a goodun, 2016 that is!
Wurzel
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Happy New Year Trevor, and that's just what I want for this year a lovely shot of the Emperor
Goldie ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Trevor
It could be Easter, but it's only January 12th, and what's more these Daffodils
have been in bloom for nearly two weeks.
Location: South road car park, Hailsham.
have been in bloom for nearly two weeks.
Location: South road car park, Hailsham.
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It's crazy, isn't it, Trevor? I noticed a similar patch on a roundabout near Tesco's in Llansamlet yesterday. Hopefully this forthcoming cold snap will prevent more flora and fauna emerging early.
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Re: Trevor
Hi Trevor,
Not much in bloom around my patch of the midlands, it may have been mild but it has been bl**dy miserable mostly with gusting winds and lashing rain for weeks now.
Cheers,
Neil.
Not much in bloom around my patch of the midlands, it may have been mild but it has been bl**dy miserable mostly with gusting winds and lashing rain for weeks now.
Cheers,
Neil.
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Firstly, my apologies for the poor quality of this image.
Out in my garden this morning I was aware of this tiny bird flitting around some of
my shrubs. I went and grabbed my camera and the best image I could obtain was this one.
I'm after an ID. My bet is either for a Firecrest or Goldcrest.
Your help, as always, would be appreciated.
Trevor.
Out in my garden this morning I was aware of this tiny bird flitting around some of
my shrubs. I went and grabbed my camera and the best image I could obtain was this one.
I'm after an ID. My bet is either for a Firecrest or Goldcrest.
Your help, as always, would be appreciated.
Trevor.
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From what I've read (I'm no expert), it's far more likely to be a Goldcrest than a Firecrest, but the main distinguishing characteristics are around the eyes, so not visible in your picture. I had Goldcrests in my garden before Christmas and was pleased to get this photo (heavily cropped) http://www.pbase.com/dilettante/image/161901567/original.jpg. Lovely little birds!
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Like Dilettante says, it's far more likely to be a Goldcrest but you are in the right place of the UK not to rule out a Firecrest.We do get a huge influx from the continent during the winter and they are rather bold little things when busy feeding. When you get your ear in they are easy to hear from their high pitched call as well.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoy ... index.aspx
http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoy ... index.aspx
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Re: Trevor
Hi Trevor,
Hope all's well?
Definitely a Goldcrest.
Kind regards. Mark
Hope all's well?
Definitely a Goldcrest.
Kind regards. Mark
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