tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post6441114426147941421..comments2024-03-18T13:08:38.148+00:00Comments on THE WESSEX REIVER: Birds, Bees, Butterflies and every CorvidThe Wessex Reiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781303871936178731noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-27223427770761482132009-03-16T09:54:00.000+00:002009-03-16T09:54:00.000+00:00Looks like you had a great day out. An enjoyable m...Looks like you had a great day out. An enjoyable mix of reading matter and photographs.Midmarsh Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-77365205224404297612009-03-16T12:08:00.000+00:002009-03-16T12:08:00.000+00:00Andrew,What a wonderful Nature walk I have shared ...Andrew,<br>What a wonderful Nature walk I have shared with you! I loved every moment of it, you observed such a rich variety of things and lots of lovely photos for us to share.<br><br>I haven't seen any butterflies in our area yet but several Bumble Bees have 'cruised' across the garden in the last couple of days.<br><br>Thanks for a lovely post.ShySongbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-20576119781803618962009-03-16T13:57:00.000+00:002009-03-16T13:57:00.000+00:00We have almost forgotten that the BEST things in l...We have almost forgotten that the BEST things in life are free! Your blog reminds us of the beauty around us in everyday life!IndianWildlifeClubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01830313272270754483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-84916723690307586052009-03-16T18:59:00.000+00:002009-03-16T18:59:00.000+00:00We all await the arrival of the migrant birds, And...We all await the arrival of the migrant birds, Andrew. But, for me,like you, the emerging inverts seem to signal the real sense of spring.<br>Excellent post.Deanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09181937260414939087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-15636516818594744112009-03-16T19:20:00.000+00:002009-03-16T19:20:00.000+00:00Now that, is some walk!! I hope we get some small ...Now that, is some walk!! I hope we get some small tortoishells this year, last year they were very few and far betweenWarren Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-25865030877983470592009-03-16T20:02:00.000+00:002009-03-16T20:02:00.000+00:00Lovely walk in the spring with you this morning, a...Lovely walk in the spring with you this morning, as we go into autumnal mode. I have just finished reading the book 'Corvus: My life with birds' that you might enjoy. Written by a Scottish lady... I've loaned the book to a friend and can't remember her name but if you are interested I will find it out.Gillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01085111359160926375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-72317205270869949552009-03-16T22:24:00.000+00:002009-03-16T22:24:00.000+00:00Hi all, thanks for the comments.Midmarsh, Glad you...Hi all, thanks for the comments.<br><br>Midmarsh, Glad you liked the topic, quite hard to know what to write which will interest people.<br><br>ShySongbird: writing a blog has made me even more observent. a great joy to just stop and stare<br><br>IndianWLC : I couldn't agree more, what is around us is very special, and above all Free.<br><br>Dean : I have a lot to learn about Inverts, mammals were always my thing in the past.<br><br>Warren : thanks, hope you're lucky this year.<br><br>Gilly : you've reminded me about this book, it's by Esther Woolfson. It's my birthday in a fortnight, may drop some subtle hints. Have you heard anything about Pav recently?The Wessex Reiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781303871936178731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-3597331578519334202009-03-16T22:33:00.000+00:002009-03-16T22:33:00.000+00:00Pav was returned to me Andrew.. his new home didn&...Pav was returned to me Andrew.. his new home didn't work out. I haven't had any further good homes offered so he remains. He is settling in fairly good now and if I keep to a routine with him, he is not toooo much trouble :) After seeing 3 dead pukeko on the road about 3 ks from us, at least he lives a safe life with us although a little restricted. But he certainly seems happy enough here and he is quite a character :)<br><br>Hope you get the book for your birthday - I loved it.Gillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01085111359160926375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-12007853177750176852009-03-16T22:39:00.000+00:002009-03-16T22:39:00.000+00:00Thanks Gilly, I had a peek at your blog and there ...Thanks Gilly, I had a peek at your blog and there he was. should have looed before my comment. I'm sure you'll look after him very well.The Wessex Reiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781303871936178731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-36821703517122503802009-03-16T23:06:00.000+00:002009-03-16T23:06:00.000+00:00Hey there Andrew, what a great read. I sat in a ca...Hey there Andrew, what a great read. I sat in a car park tonight (waiting for daughter to finish a class) and read through this on my new phone! <br><br>Now... one thing did get my attention. I too love the dunnocks and just a few days ago thought I saw a parent being followed by two young furiously flapping their wings. I am guessing I could be wrong with that assumption. Could you perhaps elaborate on what I may have actually seen?<br><br>Oh... thanks for the peacock mentions too... I'll keep an eye out for them now too. Have a great week :-Dshirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-47289854192650521932009-03-17T08:30:00.000+00:002009-03-17T08:30:00.000+00:00I feel like I was walking there too, great walk bu...I feel like I was walking there too, great walk but I'm tired now....need to put the feet up!Gooseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12551343997218901422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-58686563436215486582009-03-17T22:36:00.000+00:002009-03-17T22:36:00.000+00:00Great post, Anvdrew. The book sounds as one I woul...Great post, Anvdrew. The book sounds as one I would love to share with JJ, LOL. <br><br>Haven't seen my Dunnocks lately, perhaps there is something brewing in the air?Yoke,http://www.blogger.com/profile/02596190126355462132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-7190456415482663992009-03-19T08:38:00.000+00:002009-03-19T08:38:00.000+00:00Hi Shirl, dunnocks are remarkable birds but mainly...Hi Shirl, dunnocks are remarkable birds but mainly overlooked, I'll drop you a line seperately to this.<br><br>Goosey - hope you're rested now<br><br>Yoke, ahh yes, how is JJ? Good to know we corvid lovers are out thereThe Wessex Reiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781303871936178731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-31567285125506554092009-03-19T21:02:00.000+00:002009-03-19T21:02:00.000+00:00Enjoyed the pictures very much. Seeing them is ge...Enjoyed the pictures very much. Seeing them is getting me excited for spring to arrive here.oldcrow61http://www.blogger.com/profile/08037896874383359258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654691964232673096.post-9245366175309629132009-03-20T12:16:00.000+00:002009-03-20T12:16:00.000+00:00Have you painted that house yet Oldcrow??? Glad t...Have you painted that house yet Oldcrow??? Glad they gave you a bit of a "spring" in your step :-)The Wessex Reiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781303871936178731noreply@blogger.com