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IN OUR GARDEN 2023
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Mark Tooze
master brummie
Lovely and clear in the garden earlier on tonight - got a couple of nice shots of the moon:-
Also managed to photograph Jupiter a little later although by then it was slightly hazy so the camera did not pick up any of the moons:-
Also managed to photograph Jupiter a little later although by then it was slightly hazy so the camera did not pick up any of the moons:-
Strawberry Hunter
master brummie
So that's what's been spoiling the sunflower!!!!! As lovely as the squirrels are, they are a nuisance.
Mark Tooze
master brummie
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
Grey Squirrels grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The grey squirrel is classified as an invasive non-native species.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/grey-squirrel
When the grey squirrel arrives in a red squirrel area, the red squirrel population usually disappears within 15 years. The grey squirrel outcompetes the red for food, space and carries a disease, called the squirrel pox virus. This disease kills the red squirrel but has no known lasting effect on the greys.
The grey squirrel is classified as an invasive non-native species.
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/grey-squirrel
When the grey squirrel arrives in a red squirrel area, the red squirrel population usually disappears within 15 years. The grey squirrel outcompetes the red for food, space and carries a disease, called the squirrel pox virus. This disease kills the red squirrel but has no known lasting effect on the greys.
Havn't seen much bird activity for a few weeks until this last week. One fat pigeon has been enjoying the berries on the Cotoniasta. Two squirrels feasting on everything they can, and for the last two days had a young fox in the garden. Also the Robin graced us with his presence
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Put some sunflower seeds ou for the squirrels and surprisingly the cat eat them !
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Short video of a Red Admiral Butterfly feeding on the Laurel, click arrows top left to enlarge.
Strawberry Hunter
master brummie
I put a few bulbs in today, in a pot. That's it. Hope you are all ok.
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
what a beautiful Photo NOTSHARP thanks
Steve.
Smudger
master brummie
Lovely dramatic shot Pedro.
pjmburns
master brummie
Just been out in the sunshine and swept up more leaves. Still lots of colour in the garden so took some pics. Really odd - summer bedding plants in flower and I think I have a few spring bulbs up as well 
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Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Have put together 3 mins of video of the Red Admiral feeding on the Laurel. You can clearly see what I think is called his “proboscis” reaching down into the flowers. Click on the arrows top left to enlarge.
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Red Admiral butterfly on Laurel. (2)
By Pedrocut. 3 minute video of Red Admiral butterfly enjoying the autumn laurel.
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your garden is still looking good jan...i managed to get out and do a big end of season clear up today...finished just in time before the rain came downJust been out in the sunshine and swept up more leaves. Still lots of colour in the garden so took some pics. Really odd - summer bedding plants in flower and I think I have a few spring bulbs up as well
i do have 2 boxes of spring bulbs to put in but there is no rush for thatlyn
richardinwales
master brummie
Yesterday I potted on some Lamb's Lettuce and put in the polytunnel, with luck I'll have home grown lettuce for xmas salads 
Love your bird photos Steve. Like you, only flowers now are the Fuchsias which are in pots, so will bring them into the conservatory to over winter. there are no flowers on our Mahonia but we have a plant with foliage like Mahonia but it sends out very long spikey flowers. Can't remember it's name now, but it is doing well.
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