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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 12h

A few more fungi found at Felbrigg NT at the weekend.

Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 12h

Quick trip to Sheringham first thing this morning and it was very wet. Only a few Turnstones about, 3 including this one. The cobwebs were catching lots of rain drops but the Pyracanthas looked quite dry.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 1d

A few fungi found at Felbrigg NT at the weekend.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 1d

#thicktrunktuesday

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 2d

Cormorant, one of 16 seen at the lake in Felbrigg NT yesterday, but the highlight were the 7 Pink-footed Geese that dropped in and circled the lake several times before heading east. Found one of King Alfred's Cakes on a moss covered tree stump.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 3d

Visit to Felbrigg NT this morning and found lots of Sweet Chestnuts scattered across the path but only found one that had opened to reveal the nuts. Powdery Brittlegill (?) laying amongst the leaf litter and Harebells can still ne found in the meadow.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 4d

Visit to garden centre today - garden needs more colour.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 4d

A few hedgehogs in the garden last night.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 5d

Brightly coloured Wood Duck seen at Bubbling Ponds Arizona in spring. The colours on the female Wood Duck are much paler as are the chicks. The Leopard Frog is also brightly coloured in green and gold.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 6d

The Foxgloves which flowered at the back of the house this year have self-seeded in the shingle. Looking forward to them flowering next year.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 7d

Little Egret seen a few weeks ago, leaping into the air, flying and landing to pose for a picture.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 8d

#thicktrunktuesday

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 8d

Came across a Hairy Shieldbug whilst out today, not seen one this year. Yellow Horned Poppy still in flower and brightening up the dunes.
Just put the camera away when 300+ Pink-footed Geese flew over the house this evening. Will not be putting the camera away early again!

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 9d

Small flock heard from the garden on Saturday and Sunday. Cannot wait to see the large flocks passing over the garden - magic

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 9d

Watched a large flock, departing Cley Marshes last weekend. Since then, I have heard them flying near the house as they head inland in search of food. Nice vid, even with the loud bang.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 9d

No photographs from today - too busy - so here are a couple from a sunny day in spring. Male Chaffinch looking very bright and colourful and a Jay pondering upon which sunflower seed to eat.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 10d

Much brighter day yesterday so worked on a few garden jobs but took time out to do a bit of sky watching. Spotted a distant Red Kite and then a Common Buzzard which was then joined by three others. They circled overhead for a while gradually gaining height before dispersing.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 10d

Taking a picture of this Small Copper butterfly at Felbrigg NT yesterday and noticed movement in the grass, turned out to be a frog making its way through the undergrowth.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 10d

Earthball and Puffballs on a gloomy day.

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 11d

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 11d

Juvenile Mute Swans at Felbrigg NT this morning. A couple of the juveniles managed a lap of the lake whilst others were practising landing on water.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 12d

The bright red berries of White Bryony in the garden hedge, the leaves and stems of the plant having died off. All parts of this plant are poisonous so if removing it make sure you wear gloves. Flowers of Common Mallow and Knapweed found on local roadside verge.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 13d

Plenty of Sulphur Tufts about.

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 14d

Spotted this juvenile Goldfinch in the hedgerow and a Common Darter which has lost most of its bright colour. Apples are starting to fall and something has been feasting on this one. Airbus Beluga flying over earlier this week heading to Germany (according to Flight Radar).

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Ken T @velociraptor500.bsky.social · 14d

A few flowers from the garden - Cosmos, only recently started flowering, the Fuchsia on the other hand has been flowering all summer and the orange in the background is the berries on the Pyracantha. Mallard on a local pond and a Red Admiral on on Ivy in the hedgerow.

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