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There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

The first one was taken from our balcony in Innsbruck last week. My hubby took me away to celebrate my 50th birthday. The views were stunning. You can just see the ski jump in the distance. Liz (North Yorkshire)

Photo of a Swan on her nest at Markeaton Park in Derby. Vicky.

MY SWEET LITTLE CAT TIGGS WHO WE LOST A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, SHE WAS REALLY TINY AND VERY AFRAID OF EVERYTHING APART FROM US. LYNNE.

Waterfall at Wookie Hole. Bec.

The Lizard was on a pile of ash from my bonefire not alight luckily. It looks too green for a common Lizard and is unlikely to be a sand Lizard, any ideas? CH.

I have only just finished work, so there will only be an update on Bliss and Misty. I spoke to the trainer earlier today. Both are training well. Bliss is still throwing her riders off. She gets very excited when working and spins around, dumping her riders onto the ground. The trainer is not that worried about it and feels that she will get out of it.

Misty may well have a breathing problem called Soft Pallet. It causes course breathing in Horses. and could well be a problem when she is working hard. I will tell you more about the condition tomorrow.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven.

Peacock at Leeds Castle. Bec.

The Admiral Benbow in Chapel Street Penzance. CH.

A BEGONIA IN OUR GARDEN LAST YEAR. LYNNE.

This was taken last year in Warsaw, it is a model of Big Ben and apart from the clock face it is made from Tyskie (lager) cans. Val.

Compos house from Last of The Summer Wine. Karen.

Below is an article Elsie emailed to me.

Cop arrested for interfering with badger sett

A POLICE officer was arrested for allegedly interfering with a badger sett at the same time his force was targeting the cruel sport of badger baiting.

The man has since quit the force and is still being investigated by his former colleagues.

In the past two years, Northumbria Police – working with the RSPCA – has carried out a series of operations to smash badger baiting rings operating in the region.

Chief Supt Chris Machell, head of the force’s Professional Standards department, said: “A police officer based in Newcastle area command was arrested in February on suspicion of interference with a badger sett.

“He was released on police bail pending further enquiries. The officer was suspended but subsequently tendered his resignation. This was accepted. The investigation continues.

“Northumbria Police will always robustly investigate any allegation of wrongdoing by employees.”

The officer – who comes from the Westerhope area of Newcastle – has not been named.

He was arrested after a badger sett in Hepscott, Northumberland, was found to have been disturbed.

Sophie Corless, RSPCA spokeswoman, said: “The RSPCA is investigating alleged offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.”

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number six.

Wild Mute Swans over wintering near Glastonbury. Lindsay.

The Old Blacksmiths Shop. Gretna Green. Scotland Grey Mares Tail Waterfall. Queen. Judy.

Beeny and fuzz watching a film show in a mock old Cinema at the Lowry Art Gallery in Salford. Angela Kent.

The greenhouse at Leeds castle. Bec.

MY FRIEND IN AUSTRALIA WHO RESCUES KANGAROOS SENT ME THIS. LYNNE.

The Swallows that have been arriving for the past few days are chasing each other all around the Farm Yard, it must be some sort of courtship. For sure when they are doing it we know that Summer warm days are not far away. We haven’t done anything during the Winter that would stop them from using their nests from last year. We had intended to finish a barn conversation during the Winter, that just didn’t seem to happen. We wont do anything to it that would disturb them during the Swallows nesting period.

We had hoped this year to have had a Sand Martin nesting colony on the webcams. If you remember we were talking to people who I would not disclose who they were. It was the Crown Estates that we were talking to, but although I sent a camera and all the equipment for them to try I haven’t heard from them, and I must admit I had been to busy to pursue it. I will talk to them on Monday, but I shouldn’t think that any thing will happen for a while. The Crown Estates do a lot of work on their Estates for Wildlife and the Sand Martin nesting site is one that they made.

We did send last week a camera to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, for their visitors centre in Scotland. It will be used to show a Swallows nest in their visitors centre. They like our webcam site. If they can convince their powers to be at their monthly get together, the site is a possibility. Keep your fingers crossed.

This morning the weather was quite warm and we made the decision to go to Minehead this evening for fish and chips. We could well regret that decision as it is turning a bit chilly. That is why Elsie you wont see Tass, Kye and Thornton on their walk today. It is mostly after 3.30 and before 5.30pm depending on what time we decide to finish off feeding the Animals. Today we let Thornton out for the first time whilst we mucked out the Horses. He normally stays close to us in the Farm House and on our the walks. He didn’t when we were working. To be honest he was a nuisance. He just kept disappearing causing us to have to keep looking for him in case a car came down the drive. Thornton having no road sense would have been liable to have been run over. I wouldn’t have mined if he had made a visit to his family, but he kept right away from the Sheep. It took double the time to muck out, it wont be happening tomorrow.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one. A few photographs were sent in today so we are able to put five on tonight.

A PARAKEET THAT HAS VISITED OUR GARDEN A FEW TIMES LYNNE.

The Italian Chapel made by the Italian prisoners of war at Scapa Flow on the island of Orkney. It was made from a nissen hut and concrete used to build the Churchill barriers on Scapa Flow. Lindsay.

Newquay Harbour. Wales. Judy.

I’ve seen these sheep several times and thought they had similar markings to Thornton. Usually I don’t have a camera or am unable to stop the car. Today, however, Chris was driving and I DID have the camera! I’d always thought that only Rams had horns, but now I find that in some breeds Ewes also have them. I was going to ask whether Thornton’s Mum had ever been to Barrow Gurney where these were photographed. (I remembered that you were unsure of Thornton’s paternity!!!)Julia.

I took this picture of this unusual looking tree at Savil Gardens in Surrey. Bec.

We saw our first Swallow of the year yesterday evening. As I went into the Barn to get the Badger food, one flew out. It must have missed hitting me by a whisker, It frightened the life out out of me. A few years ago before I did the webcams one hit me in the side of the head. It didn’t do either of us a lot of good. The Swallow fell to the ground, I thought that it had killed itself. I picked it up, after a minute or so it flew away. I will try to get the camera working in the Barn why they are building their nest.

We have had another pair of Geese hanging about around the Lake for most of the day. The two pairs have been honking awasy all day long. The new pair landed on the Lake a couple of times, that put the resident Gander on the war path. Other than the Moorhens and Coots he chases off everything that he sees, including Tass and Kye, so with a bit of luck and the Ganders aggression the Gosling when they hatch may survive this year.

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There are three new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are three new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven..

We have only been able to put three photographs on the Photo page tonight. We have only got a few photographs left, other than ones that have been sent in by the same people, but different poses.

Hi this is a photograph of Oink the Water Buffalo, he is called Oink because he grew up with pigs and believes himself to be a pig. He lives in a field in derby which he calls his home. He has been there for a very long time being well looked after by his owner. Vicky ~ Derby.

Kirkwall Lifeboat and the harbour, Kirkwall, the island of Orkney. Lindsay.

Elizabeth Drive. Galloway. Scotland. Judy.

Looking at Lady this evening, It looks as if she cant be far from Foaling. I will be checking her before I go top bed. If the Foaling look imminent I will put it on the Forum.

We lost our Bird and Badger feed sponsors at the beginning of this month. Yesterday we managed to get another supplier, Jacobi Jane to give our website a three month trial. They will be supplying the same feed as our last sponsor. If they can see that a link from our website to Jacobi Jane is bringing more visitors to their website, and extra sales of their products they will extend the trial. If any of our viewer use Jacobi Jane let them know that you watch our webcams. If any of you would consider changing your supplier of Bird Product, it would help us to continue broadcasting the webcams. The cost of the feed we use it over

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There are three new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are three new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

We have only been able to put three photographs on the Photo page tonight. We have only got a few photographs left, other than ones that have been sent in by the same people, but different poses.

Bluebells in my garden. Lindsay.

Here is a picture of Schumi our rabbit who died last year, she is about to have a nibble of the wallpaper, she was a little ****** for doing that. Val

This morning as I was leaving for work there was a flock of Ibis across the street feeding. They have long skinny beaks looking for insects. There were about 20 of them. We also have a pair of nesting Ospreys a couple of streets in back of us. I’m trying to get pictures of them to send. Karen, Florida (USA)

4x photographs from Simon. two of the Chick and two of the location. The white dot shows the spot.

There is better news from Anderlucia and the Griffon Vulture webcam. I had another site in mind for the equipment that I had sent Simon. Last week I told Simon that the location seemed to be giving problems and that I would be able top use the equipment that he had. I received the email below this morning.

I have a new site the camera is in it, it will be attached to the cables soon, so please read this email look at the images attached, and just try to realise what I am up against. Also I did not do all this dangerous climbing to view nothing. Secondly I told you I would look for another site which is what I have been doing in every second of my spare time. I found one yesterday and it is on a ledge higher and further back on another face along the chain than the other one and just as dangerous to reach but I managed to climb in. The ledge contains 2 nests one with an egg and 6 ft away another nest with a chick in it, ( image attached ) This location as you will see from the 4 jpgs I have attached is in a somewhat serious location. I CLIMBED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM TWICE, plus I had to get the camera and battery from the old location up there, so just imagine the weight of the battery in my pack add to that the 80 degree plus heat and the extreme difficulty of the rock and loose shit that makes up this mountain, and you can imagine what I am up against. The camera is in the nest, the battery is 50 to 60 ft below, now I am going t wait until I AM 100% CERTAIN that both sets of adults return to the nest before I go anywhere near it. All of the cable is up there near the battery and all that remains is to get the panel across and hook it up. Gerry does not have a problem with the computer being on if there is something to see. I told you this was possible and I have not busted my XXXXX and nearly killed myself to give up and send all this gear back now. As I said we are not dealing with nesting boxes on the side of an Oak tree, badger sets, Ospreys on handy little platforms in someones garden, this is as hard as it gets. We lost the other site because of a lack of patience, I am not going to make the same mistake again, surely you can understand that. The weather was xxxx for over a week and it was impossible to get up there. I appreciate you have another use for the gear in Scotland but after all the ball breaking work my end I think it fair that this little project is seen through to its conclusion. Just let me go at my pace and all will be well. Have a look at the jpegs and you will see why it takes time. Gerry will call me later today and let me know about the nest activity with regards to the adults coming and going, I will check again in the coming days, and then I can climb up hook it up and we are in business. The welfare of these birds is paramount, so please be patient and all will be well. I will let know when the gear is hooked up. Kind regards. Simon

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There are three new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are three new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number one.

We have only been able to put three photographs on the Photo page tonight. We have only got a few photographs left, other than ones that have been sent in by the same people, but different poses.

The Major Oak, Sherwood Forest. Believed to be over 800 years old. Judy.

Inside the Italian Chapel.This was decorated by one of the prisoners of war.It really is beautiful and unique.The Orcadians are very proud of it and really do look after it. Lindsay.

A red squirrel at Formby point seen at Easter. Angela (Merseyside)

Elsie sent in this article. You know my feelings on Game Shooting and Gamekeepers, this is why. Although there would be a lot less Pheasants, Grouse, Guinea Fowl and other so called Game Birds, Game Shooting should be banned.

Birds of prey

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number eleven. Getting low on photographs again.

Kynance cove in Cornwall. Lindsay.

Butterfly feeding on fruit taken at Longleat. Bec.

The osprey nest at the Loch of the Lowes, taken last year from the hide. I hope you can see the osprey on the tallest tree in the middle of the picture. Carol Wolves.

Looking down from the glass floor in the viewing platform at about 330 feet above sea-level, good job there were no holes in my socks! CH.

Old Oak tree , Sherwood Forest. Judy.

We have moved Lady back into her old stable so that we can see her through the night, now that she is getting near to Foaling. Her udder is quite large. I should think that she will not be to late from the date she is due.

I put the webcam on the Rabbits this evening so the you can see just how many there are in such small areas. On a walk around the Farm today, I was a little shocked to see just how many that are about. I cant remember seeing the amount that I did before. All the Farms around Denbury seemed to be have the same problem. The mild Winter hasn’t helped. The amount of Rabbit that there are about do eat a lot of grass, it is surprising just how much one Rabbit will eat. Very often when there is large amount of Rabbits in one year we often see Myxomatosis.

Myxomatosis is not as nice disease, it causes the Rabbits to have crusty sores around the Rabbits eyes, noses and lesions on their skin. Very often the Rabbit cant see. Not many survive the virus. I is spread by flies, mites etc and contact with other Rabbits.

The virus was deliberately introduced in Australia to control that amount of Rabbits that they had. It came to the UK from Europe where it was introduce there. As you know we don’t have shooting at Denbury,. but we will need to control the Rabbits.

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There are five new photographs on the Photo page starting…

There are five new photographs on the Photo page, starting from number six. Getting low on photographs again.

Another picture of my new visitor to my garden. Bec.

Wild Mute Swans over wintering near Glastonbury. Lindsay.

Fred about to chase the Sparrows from my bird feeders up the garden. Karen.

THE OLDER TWO FELL DOWN OUT OF A NEST ONTO SOMEONES GARAGE ROOF THEY WERE VERY COLD AND SKINNY SO I THINK THEY WERE PROBABLY TRYING TO FIND MUM WHO WAS MISSING.THEY ARE JUST ABOUT EATING ON THEIR OWN BUT ARE STILL NEEDING MILK. Lynne.

The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, well worth a visit. CH.

Some of you managed to see the camera going on Donald the remote controlled Duck. The picture was not as good as we had got in the Farm House, when we tried it before putting it on the Lake, then it was very good. We had to get a very small wireless camera so that it could be fitted into the Ducks head. The only place where we could get one was from China. I will try later in the week to get the picture better. It could well be with messing about with it we could get it a lot better. It will then be worth showing it on the web site. When we were trying it one of the Dogs decided she would have a swim. The Gander wasn’t best pleased, it was only by making sure that she came out of the water, that she was not attacked buy the Gander. The Gander was then watching every thing, including Donald. I ordered a decoy Goose in the week to make that remote controlled. Being a lot bigger we, or Jack and his friend, I should say will be able to use better equipment to make it.

With it being cold for the past few weeks the grass is well behind growing to what it is in other years. We always try to let the Horses out in to the main Horse field by the 1st of May. The way it is looking we wont be doing that this year. Fortunately we have ample hay to feed them, but it does mean that we will have to mucking out the stables for longer. This afternoon it did get quite warm. We have got to hope it carries on so that the ground warms up, then the grass will grow.

We are very lucky at Denbury. We don’t need to use fertiliser to get a good crop of hay. Mind you the price of fertiliser has rocketed up in price. As fertilizer is used on many crops it will mean food will be even more expensive than it has been getting over the past few months. I don’t no where they get these inflation figures from. Our Horse feed has gone up over 15% with price rises that there have been in cereals. You must have noticed it in the price that your bread has gone up. The cheep bread that we use for the Badgers has gone up 30%.

Thornton went down well with our friends over the past couple of days. No one who sees him can believe how tame he is. Our Holiday Guests last week loved seeing him. He is acting more like a Dog each day. Earlier today he was seen playing with a ball with his front feet, and he seems to be getting a little more playful with Tass and Kye. When we call him most of the time he come straight back to us as do Tass and Kye.

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Sorry there will be no Photograghs or Diary tonight as…

Sorry there will be no Photograghs or Diary tonight as we are transferring all the data from my old computer to a new one. As long as Jack does it correctly there will be tomorrow. We stand a chance, as it was Jack who made Donald the remote controlled Duck.