Monday 18 July 2022
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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.
Sounds like you have a perfect scenario. Lucky that you can feed them. Nature to you. That's got to be a good feeling. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIts a wonderful feeling Marc. I love animals and to have wild ones respond to me its magic. Take care.
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It seems to me, Mike, that their confidence is steadily increasing and that you stand a good chance of eventually getting them to accept your presence while they visit. Have you tried sitting out quietly in a chair on one of these warm evenings and seeing how they behave? If they accept you, the next step could be to offer food while they watched you - perhaps just letting them see you putting food down and then walking away. They are very intelligent creatures and would probably soon recognise you as a friend.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, and take great care in this heat - - - Richard
I hope so Richard. I sat out this evening but no luck, I think it was too hot but I shall keep on trying. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Mike.
DeleteYou are the Fox Whisperer, Mike. Richard's advice seems about spot on to me. Once they come to develop confidence in you all barriers will come down. It's an amazing experience you are having with these beautiful animals. They will no doubt be suffering a little given the intense heat headed your way. Maybe a garden sprinkler would be a good idea. All the best - David
ReplyDeleteI put water out for them to drink but with this hot weather I thought of digging a pond for them to bathe in. Take care.
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Hello Mike, I am sorry I haven't visited sooner. In this extreme heat I feel exhausted most of the time, after visiting other blogs that have made comments on mine. I also limit myself to taking photos of creatures that I see on my balcony and the garden. My ribs have not yet healed after 3 months, and I still have to take it easy, so I stay at home, and besides I am only two years younger than you, and soon get tired.:=)) We youngsters have to adapt to circumstances.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be getting nearer your goal, better images, of your visiting foxes, and gaining the trust of the Hedgehog. Bonding with a wild creature must be a sublime feeling. I feel sure you will eventually get the trust of the foxes.
All the best.
Don't worry Sonjia we all have our problems. I hope I have corrected mine. I hope you are better soon. I spent many years on ambulances in the army and as a civilian so I can understand. Take care.
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