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Hallelujah 👏👏👏
https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/islanders-refused-permission-to-hold-annual-guga-hunt

I am very pleased the young Gannets are safe for this year but it is disgraceful it was ever a possibility. If the powers that be can't get around to making this barbaric practice history ...

Willpar wrote: Fri Jul 31, 2026 5:09 pm Thank you PB, looks like a good year for them. I looked up the Butterfly conservation trust for Devon, lots of sightings for July, none for June. See what August brings.

I wonder if the very hot weather on mainland Europe is driving them northwards?

Great video Nick :clap: The family of Blue tits were terrific.
But......no Hissing Sid. :shake:


Yes the young Blue Tits are regular visitors at the moment, although one was very confused when it came for a bath during a power cut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxO2bDWhh6Y

:D Aye up, who ...

Great video Nick The family of Blue tits were terrific.
But......no Hissing Sid.

Willpar wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 10:54 am The valerian was busy this morning, went over to have a look. Seen four hummingbird hawk moths, and some if not lots of some silvery moths.

You're getting greedy now Willpar

Great capture Nick On the lookout for froglets I would think.

Willpar wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2026 8:40 am Good day for butterflies yesterday. 7 holly blues, 5 painted ladies, a small copper and the usual more common species.

Very good day. I'm looking forward to the end of month video.

:wow: It was lucky you happened to be there with your camera to hand, Nick, AND in two places at once!! :D

Fabulous footage :yes: and super garden tick


I already had a trail camera in its usual position (I maintain several in the garden 24/7) but I put another camera on the ground just prior ...

Great video of a beautiful BOP.

Nick wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 4:43 am

Jacksparrow wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2026 7:06 pm Close encounter with a cat maybe.

Most probably. The prime suspect would be Gladys from next door. Here she is a couple of years ago on the prowl - watch till the end.

That wasn't the ending I was hoping for,