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We need a Nature Forum

(34 Posts)
Poppikok Wed 21-Aug-13 11:22:00

So,how do we go about getting a nature topic on the Forums page.

Anything Nature might do.

Are the powers that be noting?

boot Wed 21-Aug-13 10:21:26

Osprey news from Rutland (BBCNews)

PRINTMISS Wed 21-Aug-13 07:58:52

Aka I have noticed what appears to be a family group of collared doves around recently. I have never noticed younger birds before, but we have a group of four, two mature birds, and two who are obviously of the younger generation. They are really lovely delicate looking creatures. I too, like to leave the pruning and cutting back until later in the year.

Aka Wed 21-Aug-13 07:49:07

I agree. A nature forum would be great.
I never allow my trees to be pruned until August as by then birds usually have done the nesting and breeding bit. On Sunday just as DS was about to cut the top off a conifer out flew a ringed dove and he nearly fell off the ladder shock Only then did he spot a nest with two eggs in it.

PRINTMISS Wed 21-Aug-13 07:37:35

I would love to have a thread like this, but could not contribute a lot, since I don't know a lot, I just enjoy the countryside and seeing the birds in the trees.. The red kites hovering are a particular delight locally.

Deedaa Tue 20-Aug-13 23:13:37

Good idea! Most of the nature stuff doesn't really fit anywhere.

baubles Tue 20-Aug-13 22:45:16

I didn't even know there was such a bird blush

I agree that we could do with a Nature topic though.

MiceElf Tue 20-Aug-13 12:14:51

Or that osprey is from the Latin ossifragus - bone breaker

Bags Tue 20-Aug-13 11:55:02

Did you know that the bird name Wheatear has nothing to do with wheat or ears but is a corruption of white and arse, one of the wheatear's most noticeable features?