Ian Steel

Supporter of @Norfolk_Hospice. Personal interest in neurological diseases and ME.
Enthusiast for Norfolk's wildlife.

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@acorncarver Congratulations to both of you!

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An Emperor Moth visits the forget-me-not patch in our garden...

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@MartineMinet Thank you Martine. We had a difficult day in prospect. The breakfast time visit from the owl lifted our spirits and got our morning off to a very good start.

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At breakfast time this morning, watching us from the garden fence...

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@hceedee Thank you Heather! The Owl has made fleeting visits twice before and stayed just long enough for a glimpse. This time it was kind enough to stay on the fence while I frantically searched for my camera.

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@norfolkwren We've glimpsed the Barn Owl on our fence twice before, but on those occasions it flew off immediately. This time it stayed long enough for me to run to get the camera and take several pictures. A great start to our day.

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@mido3bitte Fine pictures of a beautiful bird!

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@acorncarver @Natures_Voice @BarnOwlTrust Stunning pictures Les. Great job, and a reminder of just what beauties these Barn Owls are.

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@hceedee Good pictures Heather. Quite touching.

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Having survived the local shoots, there he was on the garden fence, his plumage lit by winter sunlight.

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@BarrySarling An excellent picture Barry!

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@JJStroud That's VERY nice!

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@acorncarver Yes, they're not very large birds, but they do have a big presence.
(We're hoping our next unusual garden visitors will be Waxwings! Our one tree is bedecked with halved apples in readiness)

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On this very cold morning there were a lot of birds feeding in our Norfolk garden. Then this Sparrowhawk arrived, and all the birds departed - even the gulls. Two hours elapsed before hunger overcame caution and the birds began to return.

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@mido3bitte An excellent picture of a stunning bird!

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@christheeagle1 I agree - it's a different place now. I've tried the two most popular alternatives recently, and although follower numbers are low, engagement to follows ratio is a lot higher.

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@Jon_Clifton78 I'm still amazed by this sighting. I'll have to check out my fish pond!

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@Jon_Clifton78 An otter - Wow!
You could try leaving food and water out.
On nights when the hedgehogs leave leftovers, the biscuits get damp by morning. Damp biscuits are just what Ducks, Blackbirds and Corvids like to have for breakfast, so nothing's wasted.

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@Jon_Clifton78 A neighbour recently had a hedgehog visit her garden for the first time too. It would be nice to think they're thriving and increasing in the village.
(The ones that visit us are very fond of GoCat kitten biscuits)

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@Love_Austria007 I think the Wells horse looks more at home in its temporary spot on the pontoon than it does in its usual place on the marsh.