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Saturday 21 May 2022

Things are getting lively

It all starts off with a visit from a hedgehog, I put down special small biscuits for it and it gets here first before the foxes so it can feed undisturbed.
The young foxes have also learned this and visit before the adults finding plenty for them.
Dad rolls up last, so late it is now daylight. He prefers the larger biscuits of which there are plenty. This picture was taken at 5.30am. Its a very clever camera setup I have all this happened while I was fast asleep.
 

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  1. Ana Mínguez Corella21 May 2022 at 10:03

    I like all your friends Mike... Take care

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    1. Mike Attwood22 May 2022 at 00:08

      Thankyou Ana, I count you as one of my friends as well as the foxes. Take care.
      Mike

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,21 May 2022 at 10:33

    I am glad that the animals have their schedules organized so that they don't get into conflict with each other, and all get to enjoy their snack. There may be lessons for humans here! Take good care, Mike. All the best.

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    1. Mike Attwood22 May 2022 at 00:12

      I believe David, that most animals are better organized than some humans. Those that live close to humans are definately so. Take care. Mike.

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  3. Frank23 May 2022 at 20:07

    Hi Mike
    really something going on in your garden, the right menu for everyone..;-))
    a little tip. if you mount the camera a little higher, the infrared flash is not so extremely bright on the ground... just try it out
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood23 May 2022 at 22:58

      Thanks Frank I had worked that one out . Passers-by can see the camera if it is too high so I amworking on camoflaging it so light fingered people don't nick it. I try something different every night.
      Take care,
      Mike.

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  4. Mike Attwood24 May 2022 at 20:18

    Thankyou Nana nur. Take care.
    Mike.

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  5. Richard Pegler31 May 2022 at 10:06

    Sorry for the late visit, Mike - we've been away on the Outer Hebrides. It is wonderful to see that the wildlife in your garden is flourishing, even if you are a little short of birds! We've come back to find that, in our absence, a female fox has taken to visiting us on a regular basis, as I've seen on the cameras that I left out.

    Best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood1 June 2022 at 17:29

      Hello Richard, having trouble with my replies. Sometimes they go but often as not they don't. I am pleased to say things are improving. It appeared to be loss of insect life was the cause of trouble but now it is better. Nice to know you are getting animal life. I wish you luck.
      Mike.

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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.