tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post1206833677083348602..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: Their Imperial Highnesses - on 15th July, 2015Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-70139479133972613682015-07-21T17:33:18.626+01:002015-07-21T17:33:18.626+01:00Thank you, Wally. It's really great to have yo...Thank you, Wally. It's really great to have you back in circualtion - I've missed your entertaining writing and you wonderful images.<br /><br />Best wishes to you both - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-79503972950542095262015-07-21T17:29:22.119+01:002015-07-21T17:29:22.119+01:00Thank you for the extra information about the L. q...Thank you for the extra information about the L. quadrimaculata, Noushka. I see what you mean!<br /><br />I really do wish you all the best with selling your property as I know you really want to get to OZ, but I shall still hang on to the hope that we can all get together sometime. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-12550644368909516362015-07-21T15:43:25.981+01:002015-07-21T15:43:25.981+01:00Thank you for your kind thoughts while we were awa...Thank you for your kind thoughts while we were away from home, Richard! It's good to be back. And what a wonderful welcome home gift you have provided! Superb dragon images!! I am quite jealous, but very happy your hunt was successful.<br />Hope your weather cooperates during your friends' visit and we wish you all the best during your wall to wall birding!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-9030346501886120382015-07-19T14:12:41.427+01:002015-07-19T14:12:41.427+01:00Oh dear, I skipped a few letters in my post! so mu...Oh dear, I skipped a few letters in my post! so much for not re-reading myself before posting my comment!<br />The body's colour with quadrimaculata varies quite a bit from one individual to another. But look at the wings, they are just starting to wear off along the edges especially on the hind ones.<br />About getting together, it would be very exiting, but as you know, we are giving priority in our agenda to the sale of our property so we can at long last get to OZ... But would there be a chance, you would know instantly :)<br />Keep well RichardNoushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-12454232640208577492015-07-19T12:33:40.104+01:002015-07-19T12:33:40.104+01:00Saw you'd been away, Paul, and what a fabulous...Saw you'd been away, Paul, and what a fabulous result from the one day that you escaped!!<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment.<br /><br />Have a great week - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-70360098736226515422015-07-19T12:12:33.912+01:002015-07-19T12:12:33.912+01:00Just got back from holiday so doing some catching ...Just got back from holiday so doing some catching up.....Absolutely AMAZING images mate, nothing more to say!Paul Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745064452469646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-83164118878718301152015-07-19T12:10:52.187+01:002015-07-19T12:10:52.187+01:00We were really lucky with the way the Emperor coop...We were really lucky with the way the Emperor cooperated. The Emperors we saw at Rutland Water the following day we didn't stand a chance of capturing!<br /><br />Thank you so much, Noushka, for your input on the L. quadrimaculata. From my guide I was expecting a mature male to be much darker over most of the upper side of its abdomen.<br /><br />Don't be surprised if the subject of all six of us getting together sometime comes up in the next couple of weeks!<br /><br />Best regards to you both - - - - Richard Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-49985623155381972822015-07-19T12:03:41.967+01:002015-07-19T12:03:41.967+01:00Thank you for your very kind comments, Roos.
Have...Thank you for your very kind comments, Roos.<br /><br />Have a good week! - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-88527113931105552292015-07-19T11:34:29.060+01:002015-07-19T11:34:29.060+01:00Gee Richard, superb shots of the emperor in flight...Gee Richard, superb shots of the emperor in flight!<br />Not all flying individual are that cooperative an managing this kind of pic is not evident.<br />sincere congratulations!<br />Your L. quadirmaculata is perfecly mature male and here too your photos are stunning :)<br /><br />I bet you are all worked up with our friend's visit, again i would so much loved being part of the adventure!<br />I dearly hope that the weather will be fine and that you'll have great pic opportunities :)<br />In the meantime, enjoy your sunday :)Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-45261862091639252562015-07-19T11:10:14.099+01:002015-07-19T11:10:14.099+01:00Hello Richard, these are stunning captures of the ...Hello Richard, these are stunning captures of the Anax imperator. And the ones in flight are amazing. Great job!! The photos of the Four-spotted Chaser are amazing! Sharp and so much detail to see. <br />Regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-80189929677428373992015-07-19T09:42:53.226+01:002015-07-19T09:42:53.226+01:00Thank you, Frank. My best wishes to you - - - - Ri...Thank you, Frank. My best wishes to you - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-27359850677574652272015-07-19T09:37:30.665+01:002015-07-19T09:37:30.665+01:00Thank you, Doug. It's great when a short sessi...Thank you, Doug. It's great when a short session comes up trumps like like that - although my aching arms didn't feel like it had been a short session!<br /><br />Yes, as I've recently mentioned in a comment to you, it's often difficult to know where to draw the line when giving out information about owls (and other birds for that matter), particularly when it relates to nest sites or regular hunting grounds.<br /><br />I hope today's weather isn't the forerunner of what's in store for the next couple of weeks - not pleasant at all!<br /><br />Have a great week ahead - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-81911564880226475442015-07-19T06:57:34.744+01:002015-07-19T06:57:34.744+01:00Hello Richard
brilliant images, super motives and ...Hello Richard<br />brilliant images, super motives and super sharpness ..<br />greetings Frankwaldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054940091779028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-81383852616979063042015-07-18T22:52:50.397+01:002015-07-18T22:52:50.397+01:00What a great set of images Richard, however the fl...What a great set of images Richard, however the flight shots are a different level your perseverance was truly rewarded. <br />I think some recent events in my own area makes me understand 100% why you gave your pal the nickname Titus. Hope the weather holds for your friends visit. Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-81106980545785998692015-07-18T21:30:59.751+01:002015-07-18T21:30:59.751+01:00Thank you, Linda. I'm sure I will !!
Best wis...Thank you, Linda. I'm sure I will !!<br /><br />Best wishes to you both - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-34647731838649173262015-07-18T21:28:09.550+01:002015-07-18T21:28:09.550+01:00I guess, if we choose a good weather day, we'v...I guess, if we choose a good weather day, we've got a better than 50% chance at Rutland Water. Fingers crossed already!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-6339212767000314632015-07-18T21:17:19.818+01:002015-07-18T21:17:19.818+01:00Beautiful clear, detailed image of your dragonflie...Beautiful clear, detailed image of your dragonflies Richard. I hope you a great time with your friends from Canada :-)Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-63167952037403867872015-07-18T20:34:51.898+01:002015-07-18T20:34:51.898+01:00That would be quite fantastic Richard and Hobby wo...That would be quite fantastic Richard and Hobby would be a lifer in the bargain.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-61965287914450550542015-07-18T19:15:58.526+01:002015-07-18T19:15:58.526+01:00Thanks, Pete, my doubt was not about the identific...Thanks, Pete, my doubt was not about the identification of the species of the chaser, but as to its sex. To me, females of the species and immature males look rather similar.<br /><br />As for going out, all this stuff is clearing the decks before my Canadian friends arrive - then I'll have pretty much a solid two and a half weeks of birding plus other nature watching. <br /><br />Best wishes - - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-67667501336498111452015-07-18T19:11:39.599+01:002015-07-18T19:11:39.599+01:00Thank you John. Without your input it would never ...Thank you John. Without your input it would never have happened!<br /><br />I shall miss our Thursdays out together whilst I'm otherwise occupied. See you next month!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and Veg - - - - - Richard Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-22778599175429332752015-07-18T19:09:13.841+01:002015-07-18T19:09:13.841+01:00Thank you, John. Without pal John's suggestion...Thank you, John. Without pal John's suggestion I think my arms would have given up before anything was achieved!<br /><br />I hope you're having a great weekend - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-89937706666567052172015-07-18T19:07:48.638+01:002015-07-18T19:07:48.638+01:00Thank you, Margaret. Actually, I'm on my own t...Thank you, Margaret. Actually, I'm on my own this weekend, and fully occupied with domestic duties! Never mind!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-51789050980011465592015-07-18T19:02:53.999+01:002015-07-18T19:02:53.999+01:00Never heard of a Little Owl taking a dragonfly, Da...Never heard of a Little Owl taking a dragonfly, David, but I wouldn't be surprised. I'll settle for Hobbies catching dragons - might be able to show you that if you're interested.<br /><br />Not long until Thursday now!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58581713077102049102015-07-18T18:59:03.487+01:002015-07-18T18:59:03.487+01:00I've only recently got relatively serious abou...I've only recently got relatively serious about these insects, Adrian, and 'impressive' covers it well<br /><br />After one of your recent posts, I found myself photographing your 'bonking beetles' on Thursday - we always referred to them as bloodsuckers when I was a kid, but then we didn't know about the finer things in life!<br /><br />Got any sunshine yet? Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-18301550139880063022015-07-18T15:07:22.469+01:002015-07-18T15:07:22.469+01:00What a wonderful all round experience for you - a...What a wonderful all round experience for you - and John - Richard, the 'alias' story is excellent.<br /><br />The in flight images are brilliant in my view, and yes, Four-spot Chaser.<br /><br />Make sure you get out again soon Richard, lifes too short for overdoing the domestic project thing.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.com