Shall I tell you about my life
They say I'm a man of the world
I've flown across every tide
And I've seen lots of pretty girls
Another good day in the field, with
weather to match, which also started on the 'right foot'. A chance
meeting on Hugh's fishing beat along the banks of the River Stour and
some stimulating conversation lead to the E-mail received first thing
this morning. They say I'm a man of the world
I've flown across every tide
And I've seen lots of pretty girls
Good Afternoon Captain Bagsy,
I
was the angler you spoke with on Friday morning, did you find the duck
eggs? I caught and photographed a minnow thinking you may return my way
but from your blog I see you have a correct identification. Regarding
the silver fish, a Dace is probably correct – the main differences
between a Dace and Chub are 1) Chub have a convex dorsal fin and a top
lip that sits over the bottom lip, 2) Dace have a concave dorsal fin
with a bottom lip sitting on top of the top lip (surface feeder) but the
small specimens are difficult to tell apart. I have attached a photo of
one of the chub (5lb 10oz)from the river, specimens can be over 7lbs.
Great blog and interesting, I too work in the oil and gas industry and
spent many years travelling the world. I found India to be fascinating
and spent a few years on and off in Gujarat. The wildlife was
fascinating, sharing an office with a mouse that lived in the back of
the refrigerator, a large beetle that circumnavigated the office and the
Myna birds on the window sill. I look forward to the Spring entries.
Much in common and a most pleasing start to my day - Thanks Andy
CHUB
(2 of which weighed over 5 pounds)
Glad I stuck with my 'reliable friend' John Gifford who once again got it right!
FULL MOON,
looking more like the Sun rising over Buckland Ripers
a tiny village just outside of Weymouth.
Numbers of Insects in the Moth Traps are steadily rising daily
and while we have caught
here before, this is the first for 2014.
is a 'first' for the property, but as is well known
'We Don't Do Micros'
Moisture in the air was clinging to the Cob Webs this morning
which in turn were clinging to the bird table.
which in turn were clinging to the bird table.
Another c2
OAK BEAUTYs
were more than worth another airing in picture form
while most numerous of today's catch were
OAK BEAUTYs
were more than worth another airing in picture form
while most numerous of today's catch were
COMMON QUAKER
but only a single of close cousin
but only a single of close cousin
SMALL QUAKER
Agonopterix alstromeriana
just to endorse we don't do Micros!
before moving on to Longham Lakes where there was an immediate surprise.
before moving on to Longham Lakes where there was an immediate surprise.
BLACK SWAN
was the last thing expected here, but on the plus side it looked so
Puffed Out
it had to be fresh in from Australia - TICK!
Puffed Out
it had to be fresh in from Australia - TICK!
GREYLAG GOOSE
takes to the wing as a 'charm' of
takes to the wing as a 'charm' of
GOLDFINCH
chattered away close by.
The fresh workings of a
Great Spotted Woodpecker
which will be monitored, and an obliging
Great Spotted Woodpecker
which will be monitored, and an obliging
COLLARED DOVE
BLACKTHORN (Sloe)
is now blossoming all over the place which, completely opposite to
HAWTHORN,
shows its flowers before leafs.
is now blossoming all over the place which, completely opposite to
HAWTHORN,
shows its flowers before leafs.
The lack of foliage revealed this tiny Bird's Nest which, because
of its position in the hedge and construction looks to be that of a
of its position in the hedge and construction looks to be that of a
Goldfinch.
No, we are not getting into the complex area of
LICHEN
only that it looks rather good when it can be seen through the dense clouds of
Flying Insects.
COMMON TOAD,
which should be spawning in the very near future,
which should be spawning in the very near future,
was a lovely turn up for the book
but what wasn't noticed, until editing the photos, was what looks
like a 'flattened' LADYBIRD right next to it.
like a 'flattened' LADYBIRD right next to it.
WATER BOATMEN
are now showing in good numbers, and how many excuses do you
want for the poor photo? Refraction, bright sunlight wearying isn't it?
Next, a long overdue visit to the north end of Parley Court Farm
want for the poor photo? Refraction, bright sunlight wearying isn't it?
Next, a long overdue visit to the north end of Parley Court Farm
to see the progress with the
SOLAR PANEL FARM
Since works began there had been almost continuous heavy rain,
waist deep mud, a complete squadron of heavy plant
all being good reasons to keep out of the way.
This is only the 'first stage' of what is to come, the full enormity
of which may only be realised when/if aerial photographs are taken.
With Government Subsidies now having been suspended, this is
likely to remain the biggest project of its kind in Great Britain.
COLTSFOOT
forms the end-piece today.
of which may only be realised when/if aerial photographs are taken.
With Government Subsidies now having been suspended, this is
likely to remain the biggest project of its kind in Great Britain.
forms the end-piece today.
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