tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post6844062078479065131..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: Calke Unbottled - on 3rd January, 2020Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-37165592083537666352020-01-18T20:54:23.860+00:002020-01-18T20:54:23.860+00:00Gracias, Germán! ¡A veces olvido lo hermoso que es...Gracias, Germán! ¡A veces olvido lo hermoso que es Emberiza schoeniclus! Lamentablemente, no puedo salir mucho en este momento, ya que mi esposa tiene grandes problemas con su espalda, y tengo que mantener el hogar funcionando sin problemas, ¡toda la cocina y la limpieza!<br /><br />Mis mejores deseos desde Inglaterra, donde estamos teniendo un corto período de clima frío pero soleado que no puedo aprovechar.<br /><br />Cuídate mucho, mi amigo español - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20400906021190373532020-01-17T17:40:45.149+00:002020-01-17T17:40:45.149+00:00Richard enhorabuena por este fantástico reportaje,...Richard enhorabuena por este fantástico reportaje, me han encantado todas las fotos. Los escribanos palustres (Emberiza schoeniclus) absolutamente espectaculares, que envidia!!! Todo lo mejor desde España amigo mío. Germán Ibarra Zorrillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264969574304579865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-13939952321173809892020-01-15T19:22:28.974+00:002020-01-15T19:22:28.974+00:00Thank you, Caroline. Living inland does have some ...Thank you, Caroline. Living inland does have some advantages (so they tell me) but I can't think of many. I envy you being near to the coast. I hope your week is going well. Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-48681172471796121022020-01-13T15:14:16.547+00:002020-01-13T15:14:16.547+00:00Hi Richard, your birds are very beautiful. Great p...Hi Richard, your birds are very beautiful. Great photos. Also the red deer. I wish you a nice week. Greetings Caroline Caroline https://www.blogger.com/profile/09495073220308706114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-92110721467744125202020-01-12T19:55:41.853+00:002020-01-12T19:55:41.853+00:00Thank you, Roos. I hope to return to this place so...Thank you, Roos. I hope to return to this place soon, but will have to wait for good weather, and for my wife's back to be better so that she's not so dependent on me to bring her food and drink!<br /><br />My very best wishes - Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-68098535994001396872020-01-12T19:51:30.181+00:002020-01-12T19:51:30.181+00:00Thank you!Thank you!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-86963663694622818442020-01-12T19:51:13.308+00:002020-01-12T19:51:13.308+00:00I thought that you might like the deer, Frank! May...I thought that you might like the deer, Frank! Maybe soon I'll have some photos of Fallow Deer.<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-46080680757784605262020-01-12T19:48:18.382+00:002020-01-12T19:48:18.382+00:00Hi Stewart. I'd seen that you'd been trave...Hi Stewart. I'd seen that you'd been travelling in Europe. I hope that all was in order at home when you returned. We've been seeing much heartbreaking news about the loss of homes, and lives (human and wildlife). The horrific level of loss suffered by wildlife there is beyond comprehension. I hope that global steps are taken to help with recovery, but it seems that some species might never recover.<br /><br />Yes, David and Miriam came to stay with us a few years back, and I took them up to Scotland for some birdwatching. I'm sure that David is excited about being with you again as I know how much he enjoyed your company there last time he was in Oz.<br /><br />You mention 'small world' and I'll tell you of an even more amazing coincidence. A few years before David and Miriam came to stay, my Canadian cousin and her husband came to stay with us. They brought presents, including a couple of 'mug rugs' depicting owls. When D&M were here, I noticed that David had a cover on his notebook made of the same fabric, so I left the mug rugs sitting beside his notebook one night. Miriam's reaction the next morning was to ask David why he'd brought mug rugs with him - it utrns out that Miriam had made the mug rugs and my cousin had bought them on a craft stall!<br /><br />Stay safe. My best wishes to you, your wildlife and the homeless families in Australia - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-16465356196866863892020-01-12T19:32:37.849+00:002020-01-12T19:32:37.849+00:00Thank you, Bob - I can promise you that most of th...Thank you, Bob - I can promise you that most of the shots I took were absolute rubbish!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-86281463819758114932020-01-12T19:30:55.035+00:002020-01-12T19:30:55.035+00:00Thank you for your kind words, Helma, now and duri...Thank you for your kind words, Helma, now and during 2019 - thay are very much appreciated.<br /><br />I hope that, if you get the very strong winds that they are forecasting for UK this week, that you stay safe.<br /><br />Take good care - - - Richard Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-62128690226085569842020-01-12T15:45:11.694+00:002020-01-12T15:45:11.694+00:00Hello Richard, That was some great outing. The res...Hello Richard, That was some great outing. The restored nature reserve with the hides sound verry promising and I do hope you will get to see lots of Dragonflies in summer. The birds you encounterd from the first hide are stunning so are your photos than the Deer you saw, wow, they look fantastic. Glad you had such a succesful day.<br />All the best,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-60622492999829024902020-01-12T12:26:03.890+00:002020-01-12T12:26:03.890+00:00Beautiful. Beautiful. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26162832633552471702020-01-12T06:36:27.244+00:002020-01-12T06:36:27.244+00:00Hello Richard
great bird portraits, the robin is t...Hello Richard<br />great bird portraits, the robin is top and the deer are even better<br />nice post<br />Regards Frank<br />waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054940091779028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-58184788959083316672020-01-12T06:28:34.785+00:002020-01-12T06:28:34.785+00:00Very nice set of pictures - and for once I have se...Very nice set of pictures - and for once I have seen (but not photographed) some of these species in the last couple of weeks!<br />I see from the first comment that you know David G - small world, as he is coming to stay with us later in the year!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - (finally back in) MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-3017162106909107052020-01-11T21:36:21.702+00:002020-01-11T21:36:21.702+00:00You make these look easier, everyone is beautiful....You make these look easier, everyone is beautiful. Nuthatch and the Marsh Tit are my favourites.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-2253225905706402942020-01-11T19:55:59.094+00:002020-01-11T19:55:59.094+00:00Hello Richard,
a beautiful blog full of beautiful ...Hello Richard,<br />a beautiful blog full of beautiful birds and animals.<br />The reed bunting is very nicely photographed, but also the robin and the matte tit. Great to be able to photograph the red deer from so beautiful close up :-) I am jealous of your cattail tit. This is a very difficult time to fogorate, but you do have it. The jackdaw is beautiful ((The Netherlands these birds are just a scourge) The Nuthatch is fantastic to see. A compliment for your beautiful header :-))))<br />I hope to see many beautiful photos and pictures of you again this year.<br /><br />Think carefully about yourself and be careful.<br />Greetings, HelmaHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-1259165979883654492020-01-11T14:16:48.083+00:002020-01-11T14:16:48.083+00:00Thank you, AnneThank you, AnneRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69001393105455435032020-01-11T14:11:49.793+00:002020-01-11T14:11:49.793+00:00I meant to put something in my last comment about ...I meant to put something in my last comment about the pronunciation of place names, David. With reference to Calke, 'Cork' is most commonly heard, but I used to have a friend relatively local to the area who pronounced it 'Kark'. However, probably due to old Norman (French) influence (I've never looked into it) we have a few names that are pronounced oddly. In my student days I lived on Beaufort ('Beefort') Street, Derby. If I drive to Belvoir ('Beever') Castle from Ashby de la Zouch ('Zoosh'), after 20 km I pass through Zouch ('Zotch')! There are many other examples which don't immediately come to mind. One of out satnavs, which uses speech synthesis for announcements is particularly amusing - for example Beaumont Leys (which, somewhat amazingly, is pronounced as any french-speaking person might expect it to be) is 'Beemont Lies' to the satnav! I've rambled on for long enough!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-15855813811325555562020-01-11T13:21:24.940+00:002020-01-11T13:21:24.940+00:00Hi Diane. I don't know if it's a particula...Hi Diane. I don't know if it's a particularly British thing, but I can think of 14 hides within a 20 km radius of my home, and there may be more. So now I mention it, I'm wondering why I don't make more use of them!<br /><br />I don't hear much about deer hunting as a 'sport' (now there's a misnomer!) in England and am wondering if it's largely confined to Scotland in UK?<br /><br />Lindsay's getting better, and has now managed to get downstairs. I'm still looking after all the household chores, however, as I don't want to risk her having a set-back.<br /><br />Take good care. My best wishes to you both - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-10786326681464943482020-01-11T11:58:33.920+00:002020-01-11T11:58:33.920+00:00Most of my shots from that afternoon went straight...Most of my shots from that afternoon went straight into the bin, Marc, as they were blurred through long exposure times. It's always a toss-up between high ISO and low speed when the light's bad. Sadly, I rarely get the opportunity to get close to a Jackdaw.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-67989630615127581452020-01-11T11:49:00.941+00:002020-01-11T11:49:00.941+00:00I find it quite interesting how some birds seem to...I find it quite interesting how some birds seem to take on a totally different character when looking directly at the camera, Margaret.<br /><br />Next time I go to Calke Park, I hope that the Fallow Deer will be in a photographable position. Many were very spotty, and there were a couple of white ones amongst them.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-73842884052055936392020-01-11T11:45:56.076+00:002020-01-11T11:45:56.076+00:00I've been doing my best to look after Lindsay,...I've been doing my best to look after Lindsay, Wally, and it seems to be working, as she made it downstairs this morning - and promptly fell asleep in an armchair! This is good, as she's only been getting 3 or 4 hours sleep a night for the past week.<br /><br />I reckon that, other than the few that don't like the sound of kids having fun, most birders and nature lovers will be delighted with the development as it has opened up areas for observation whilst maintaining a natural feel to the area - I'd say a job extremely well done.<br /><br />Thank you for those kind words about the photography. Like many, mine is a bit of a scatter-gun technique - take many and, hopefully, one or two will make it through. I also think that the post-processing including cropping is as important as the original shot. I see a lot of people that make the mistake of cropping a shot too tightly so that the subject is in danger of banging its nose on the edge of the frame - something I used to do until someone pointed out the error of my ways some years ago. No, I'm definitely not pointing a finger at you here, as your work is exemplary.<br /><br />Thank you for your concerns for our wellbeing over the past months - your thoughtfulness has been much appreciated.<br /><br />My very best wishes to you both - take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-56926985352460373062020-01-11T11:16:16.861+00:002020-01-11T11:16:16.861+00:00I'm trying, Adrian but, in the current circums...I'm trying, Adrian but, in the current circumstances, opportunities are a bit thin on the ground.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-27032359215081350862020-01-11T11:14:04.516+00:002020-01-11T11:14:04.516+00:00Yes, David, I have a vague recollection of that di...Yes, David, I have a vague recollection of that discussion in the hide - happy times! <br /><br />It seems that a few things avian are happening a little early this year, including woodpeckers drumming and birds in courtship.<br /><br />Lindsay is getting better, and made it downstairs for the first time in over a week about an hour ago. She's now asleep in the armchair and I'm being careful not to disurb her as she's had little sleep for a long while. It looks as if I'm going to be head cook and bottle-washer for a while yet, however!<br /><br />Love to you both - - - Richard<br /><br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-87521717000052413852020-01-10T17:21:23.409+00:002020-01-10T17:21:23.409+00:00How awesome photos!How awesome photos!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.com