Forecast here says it will start snowing within the hour (it has been trying all day) and won't stop until thursday. But thats only the met office, they can't get it right even if they look out of their windowAn STILL no fonkin snow.
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Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
I think it's been held up in Europe.... a possible export issue.An STILL no fonkin snow.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55970665
I caught sight of an unknown to me, bird of prey today. I was driving over the wild wilderness area not far from the Crychan forest and the army ranges when this bird flew up off the top of a wide, old farm hedge. It took me by surprise but I couldn't keep my eye on it as I was approach a sharp blind bend in the track I was driving along. Just a few metres before I saw it I had passed a track on my left with a sign pointing to MERLIN COTTAGE - It stayed in my mind as I wondered just who would want to live so far away from any habitation! A sign to a farm,I could understand as it is very much sheep country but to a cottage is a bit different - holiday cottage for a farm?? Any way, my thoughts are is there a possible connection between the name of the cottage and the mystery bird?
The only thing I saw clearly was the 'underneath' was very light coloured.
Just had a thought, my car Road Hawk camera
is recording all the time! I will check out the SD card tomorrow.
Just been reading -
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in winter by Icelandic migrants.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 26-31cm
Wingspan: 56cm
Weight: 180-230g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December
About
The merlin is a small falcon, not much bigger than a blackbird. Merlins feed on small birds, especially meadow pipits which they chase in flight, low to the ground. Their small size also allows them to 'hang' in the breeze as they pursue their prey. They nest on the ground, among the heather. In the winter, our merlin population increases as breeding birds are joined by migrants from Iceland in search of warmer climes.
How to identify
Male merlins are blue-grey above, with a grey head and orangey-cream underparts that are streaked in black. Females are mainly grey-brown, with dark streaking underneath. Merlins have blunt tails and compact, broad-based wings that are pointed at the tip.
Distribution
Nests on moorlands in North and South West England, Wales and Scotland; winters on coastal marshes and farmland in the lowlands.
Habitats
Did you know?
The merlin is the smallest European falcon. Its diminutive size made it a popular choice for lady falconers and was used in the 20th century for lark-hawking.
The only thing I saw clearly was the 'underneath' was very light coloured.
Just had a thought, my car Road Hawk camera
is recording all the time! I will check out the SD card tomorrow.
Just been reading -
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in winter by Icelandic migrants.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 26-31cm
Wingspan: 56cm
Weight: 180-230g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December
About
The merlin is a small falcon, not much bigger than a blackbird. Merlins feed on small birds, especially meadow pipits which they chase in flight, low to the ground. Their small size also allows them to 'hang' in the breeze as they pursue their prey. They nest on the ground, among the heather. In the winter, our merlin population increases as breeding birds are joined by migrants from Iceland in search of warmer climes.
How to identify
Male merlins are blue-grey above, with a grey head and orangey-cream underparts that are streaked in black. Females are mainly grey-brown, with dark streaking underneath. Merlins have blunt tails and compact, broad-based wings that are pointed at the tip.
Distribution
Nests on moorlands in North and South West England, Wales and Scotland; winters on coastal marshes and farmland in the lowlands.
Habitats
Did you know?
The merlin is the smallest European falcon. Its diminutive size made it a popular choice for lady falconers and was used in the 20th century for lark-hawking.
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I caught sight of an unknown to me, bird of prey today. I was driving over the wild wilderness area not far from the Crychan forest and the army ranges when this bird flew up off the top of a wide, old farm hedge. It took me by surprise but I couldn't keep my eye on it as I was approach a sharp blind bend in the track I was driving along. Just a few metres before I saw it I had passed a track on my left with a sign pointing to MERLIN COTTAGE - It stayed in my mind as I wondered just who would want to live so far away from any habitation! A sign to a farm,I could understand as it is very much sheep country but to a cottage is a bit different - holiday cottage for a farm?? Any way, my thoughts are is there a possible connection between the name of the cottage and the mystery bird?
The only thing I saw clearly was the 'underneath' was very light coloured.
Just had a thought, my car Road Hawk camera
is recording all the time! I will check out the SD card tomorrow.
Just been reading -
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in winter by Icelandic migrants.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 26-31cm
Wingspan: 56cm
Weight: 180-230g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December
About
The merlin is a small falcon, not much bigger than a blackbird. Merlins feed on small birds, especially meadow pipits which they chase in flight, low to the ground. Their small size also allows them to 'hang' in the breeze as they pursue their prey. They nest on the ground, among the heather. In the winter, our merlin population increases as breeding birds are joined by migrants from Iceland in search of warmer climes.
How to identify
Male merlins are blue-grey above, with a grey head and orangey-cream underparts that are streaked in black. Females are mainly grey-brown, with dark streaking underneath. Merlins have blunt tails and compact, broad-based wings that are pointed at the tip.
Distribution
Nests on moorlands in North and South West England, Wales and Scotland; winters on coastal marshes and farmland in the lowlands.
Habitats
Did you know?
The merlin is the smallest European falcon. Its diminutive size made it a popular choice for lady falconers and was used in the 20th century for lark-hawking.
We followed this little guy down a lane a few years ago. When he darts to the right it’s because we flushed out lunch
The merlins are seen here too apparently but not sure what this is.
J
nite all
kurtjohnson10
Well-Known Member
Nighty Night make sure your bumholes tightnite all
Morning all, tis bitterly cold today. A light powder of snow but not enough to get excited about!
Take care if you are out and about
Take care if you are out and about
Mornin folks.
Very cold out and a 5:2 chance of snow this morning.
I int a betting man tho..
Very cold out and a 5:2 chance of snow this morning.
I int a betting man tho..
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Good morning
Have a safe week whatever you're doing.
Have a safe week whatever you're doing.
Cold but dry out there. There is no snow forecast and certainly doesn't look as if any is likely - makes a change.
You can probably hear the canine snores from where you are.
I hope your day goes well for you.
You can probably hear the canine snores from where you are.
I hope your day goes well for you.
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
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Ours was delivered during the night. Its still snowing. Its going west and should be in wales by midday for DD
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hope it stops by mine for a cuppa on the way to wales!!!Ours was delivered during the night. Its still snowing. Its going west and should be in wales by midday for DD
Morning All
Been out in the snow for the paper. It's not too bad, there's about 2" of the stuff. It is still snowing.
I got a call from a neighbour yesterday. If I was going out for a paper, would I get her one too? As she's afraid of falling in the snow.
Coffee's here, and some Home-Gym beckons.
Catch you all later, have a good day.
Been out in the snow for the paper. It's not too bad, there's about 2" of the stuff. It is still snowing.
I got a call from a neighbour yesterday. If I was going out for a paper, would I get her one too? As she's afraid of falling in the snow.
Coffee's here, and some Home-Gym beckons.
Catch you all later, have a good day.
My wife has a different figure in mindI can only dream of 2 inches
doriz
Well-Known Member
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