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I have just witnessed a bumblebee expire. It came charging in through the open window like a an escaped convict being chased by a pack of hounds. It then essayed a series of high frequency volleys between the radiator and the wall, before backstroking its way across the Axminster. Finally, it righted itself, tucked its legs in, and died, looking directly up at me.


If I was Bede or something I could make some remark about the bee's life reflecting the transience of man's impact upon the world. But instead I'm torn between hiffing it back out the window or adding it to my dead ladybird collection (2009).

reetpetite Wrote:

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> There is also one in the Sexby gardens. Has anyone

> seen the Courmont on the lake ? He was on the

> island this morning with his wings outstretched

> looked like the Angel of the North.


xxxxxxxxx


Are you sure it was a cormorant? I thought they were sea birds, though I have seen them flying up the Thames.


Happy to be proved wrong however, would love to see one on the Rye!

Sue Wrote:

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> reet petite Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > There is also one in the Selby gardens. Has

> anyone

> > seen the Courmont on the lake ? He was on the

> > island this morning with his wings outstretched

> > looked like the Angel of the North.

>

> xxxxxxxxx

>

> Are you sure it was a cormorant? I thought they

> were sea birds, though I have seen them flying up

> the Thames.

>

> Happy to be proved wrong however, would love to

> see one on the Rye!



Sorry Sue about the misspelling.but yes its definitely a cormorant, he was still there this morning flapping his wings to dry them after diving under the water for food.

reetpetite Wrote:

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yes its

> definitely a cormorant, he was still there this

> morning flapping his wings to dry them after

> diving under the water for food.


xxxxxxxx


Cool, I shall go down and take a look!


Didn't mean to correct your spelling :-$

Sue Wrote:

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> reetpetite Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> yes its

> > definitely a cormorant, he was still there this

> > morning flapping his wings to dry them after

> > diving under the water for food.

>

> xxxxxxxx

>

> Cool, I shall go down and take a look!

>

> Didn't mean to correct your spelling :-$



No probs feel free:))

Ahhhhhhhh nature lovers everywhere.....


I love to see & hear the birds & I do like cats BUT how does one stop our feline friends crapping in our garden & spraying their vile tomcat spray over my motorbike cover???


I heard that cats dont like citrus ..... is there a cat repellant but harmless to nature spray out there ???


Cheers Gex

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> There's been an explosion of mushrooms/toadstools

> overnight on the common. Anyone know how to

> identify those mushrooms?


xxxxxx


Just say no, PGC :)


But I'm sure you will find pics if you google .....

A couple of days ago, the dog I walk was divebombed half a dozen times by a crow. Thought nothing much of it, it was amusing to watch them having a go at each other.


Today, I found the reason why. As we were walking in the same place, I came across a small group of crows with three youngsters. There were two big, burly crows posted each end of the path and the other adults were cajoling the young to peck in the grass.


Much as I don't like crows, I found them very endearing to watch.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> There's been an explosion of mushrooms/toadstools

> overnight on the common. Anyone know how to

> identify those mushrooms?


Best leave 'em alone. I came across a few in Crystal Palace Park once and shortly after could have sworn I saw dinosaurs

last night was driving up towards honor oak and saw 2 really young foxcubs pop out from under a fence and stand on the pavement, playing and getting very close to the road. They were so perfect looking and a really moving sight. Stopped the car and slowly walked over to them so theyd get back behind that fence. The tiny one had a face like a little arrow. Its so rare to see tiny ones, I believe they dont come out much till they about 3 years old. these where like, chicks. Fluffy.

My friend took a phone pic, didnt come out that great.

Copy of a reply I got today from the Council re the bridge in the Japanese Garden


re your enquiry about the above. A repair has been commissioned and we are hopeful that it will be completed in the next month.

As I'm sure you can appreciate it is a skilled job and we also need to source the correct materials, thus the realitively long time frame.


kind regards,

Paula Johnston

Peckham Area Parks Manager

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