Saturday, 3 April 2021
Animals return
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Good morning Mike: I know several people who have these backyard cameras and it is quite remarkable what turns up from time to time. Congratulations on your first hedgehog in several months, an animal my wife fell in love with when we last visited the UK. I would think that a badger is a significant visitor too. I read some time ago about a badger cull in Britain - seemingly ill-advised and greatly opposed. Is that still ongoing?
ReplyDeleteHello David,
DeleteYes I know what you mean. The animals that I have had in my garden over the years have astounded people. It is now my most important piece.
The badger cull has been my greatest enemy, I had a friend in Wales who had a farm and had two active sets. Visitors could sit in a hide or watch on tv the badgers in the evenings. It was an active farm and it was run natures way. when foot and mouth was about it surrounded the farm but never infected a single animal. BTB has been in the area but again no animal on the farm were infected. BTB is passed from animal to animal through body fluids so you can see how easy it could ravage a farm. Farmers wear wellington boots because of the wet muck in the farm yard. Badger sets have a latrine away from the set. They change their bedding frequently and are the cleanest wild animal that I know of. Stay safe.
Mike.
Hello Mike,:=) So pleased for you, it's good news. I'm going to be watching from now on to see what else turns up.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and Jacque.:=)
Hello Sonjia,
DeleteIt all happened last night and a Happy Easter to you and yours too. Take care.
Mike.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeleteI'm curious what else will come to you in the night ...
Greetings Frank
live in a village in Sussex where anything can happen, we have kites,perigrines,buzzards and many uncommon birds in the area and animals galore. So anything can turn up. Stay safe.
DeleteMike.
Greetings, Mike. I'm just catching up with your blog and find that, at long last, you are getting some excitement in your garden. How wonderful to have all three of these species in one night. It's a long while since I last saw a fox - anywhere, and there's absolutely no chance of a Badger in our garden!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - Richard
Hi Richard,
DeleteThis all happens in my front garden Just a metre or so from the road and under a street lamp. The only way the animals can get here is a 150m walk down the road from the spot where I believe they live. The hogs live in the garden next door. Stay safe.
Mike.
These things are very important, good think so - I think so too... CDB for Pets
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteCare of the wildlife is very much overlooked. My care brings me many friends some of which are wild animals of which there are many. Thankyou and take care.
Mike.