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Tuesday 18 October 2022

My Good Friend

It knows just when to call for its supper, often waiting outside my window. This wasthe start of a yawn but I was too quick  on the button. It was less than 3 feet away when I took this shot.
Its behaviour is so casual its just like a pet dog. It was in the garden once and I called it, it didn't come but neither did it run away.
 

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12 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,19 October 2022 at 11:27

    Soon it will respond to your call, Mike. I have no doubt. Just don't think of letting it sleep on the bed! All the best - David

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    1. Mike Attwood20 October 2022 at 00:11

      Thanks David, I'll make sure that he has a bed of his own.
      Mike.

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  2. Richard Pegler19 October 2022 at 19:35

    You'll have to give it a simple name, Mike, and then, every time you see it, just call out that name - nothing else, until it gets used to the name. Great progress so far, it seems. Good luck and best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood20 October 2022 at 00:15

      I'll try that but I think he has already. He already responds to my voice.
      Mike.

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  3. Breathtaking19 October 2022 at 22:00

    Hello Mike :=)
    You will eventually get it to eat out of your hand. It is such a lovely confiding creature; in that it sees you and is not afraid, so now on to the next step. It won't be easy, but if anyone can do it, I know you can.
    Kind Regards.

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    1. Mike Attwood20 October 2022 at 00:18

      Thankyou for your confidence in me Sonjia.
      Mike.

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  4. Phil Slade21 October 2022 at 10:29

    I am so impressed Mike. I hope your little friend doesn't become friendly towards anyone that might do him harm. Keep safe and take care.

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    1. Mike Attwood21 October 2022 at 23:02

      Hi Phil, This one really has attached to me. Oher people have seen it but it scarpers away . With me it just sits and looks at me. take care.
      Mike.

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  5. Phil Slade29 October 2022 at 19:00

    Of he's around about now there are some scraps of roast lamb he might enjoy. You're doing a great service to foxes everywhere Mike.

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    1. Mike Attwood30 October 2022 at 23:24

      Roast lamb Phil, no, dog biscuits are more its style. I don't want to spoil it.
      Mike.

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  6. Breathtaking21 November 2022 at 11:12

    Good morning, Mike, I just came over to say I hope you and Jacque are well and thank you for your comment.
    All the best. from a very wet Portugal.

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    1. Mike Attwood22 November 2022 at 23:56

      I couldn't reply Sonjia. I trust my e-mail arrived. Regards 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.