tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post6693042353236953381..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: Skimmer SundayMarc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-5998703249649448542020-07-02T16:20:20.418+01:002020-07-02T16:20:20.418+01:00Many thanks Richard. I hope there are no issues as...Many thanks Richard. I hope there are no issues as the owners are very much nature lovers themselves but even then, if people are turning up without permission, then their views may change. I've mentioned on my blog a number of times about the site being private. The owners have normally allowed me to take people on site as long as I'm present and you can imagine being a campsite and walking around with a lens, its important to know who's on site. Hopefully this will be the last slip up by people and they will contact me first rather than turn up. Stay safe. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-39506138485423520522020-07-02T11:27:25.722+01:002020-07-02T11:27:25.722+01:00Highly impressed by your shots of Black-tailed Ski...Highly impressed by your shots of Black-tailed Skimmer, Marc. On my last trip out, a week ago today, BTS was, by far, the most numerous dragonfly, with only 6 Emperor seen at what is usually an Emperor hot-spot. Saw one other hawker-type which I spent ages trying to get a decent look at, and failed - didn't look right for anything I'm familiar with.<br /><br />It's a bit worrying to read 'appy ally's comment. I hope it's not going to mean that you too become unwelcome at Nethergong. I had a similar experience on a farm where I had five Little Owl sites, one of which was viewable from a public place, and people were parking and blocking the farmer's access. As the only person that had asked permission for access, and been granted it, I got the impression that the farmer thought I was responsible. However, after finding it for myself, I subsequently found that it was long-known to other birders. Although I never published the location, always referring to it as 'my local patch' even though it was 5 miles away, I suspect that other birders were less cautious! <br /><br />Take great care - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-8089332525228188312020-07-01T22:57:58.179+01:002020-07-01T22:57:58.179+01:00Not noticed the private reference but then again I...Not noticed the private reference but then again I am relatively new to this. Perhaps the following extract from the latest sandwich bay sightings page is worth a thought:<br />“A check on a private site produced at least 23 ………………………...”appy allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230229748654925326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-70048957662053728212020-07-01T22:28:36.611+01:002020-07-01T22:28:36.611+01:00Thank you for your visit and kind words about my p...Thank you for your visit and kind words about my photos. I have mentioned a number of times in previous posts about the site being private. If ever anyone wants to visit with me, I always ask the owners first for their permission and especially with the circumstances we find ourselves in, its especially important to know who is on site. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-4034435381792953772020-07-01T21:51:05.058+01:002020-07-01T21:51:05.058+01:00As per usual-great pics BUT could I respectfully s...As per usual-great pics BUT could I respectfully suggest that you advise us fans of your photos, that Nethergong is out of bounds to the general public. <br />Being impressed by your continued findings there I took on the 140 mile round trip to have a look see, however, I was confronted by a very irate woman (the daughter) who said they were fed up (her words) with camera welding people trying to enter their site. She asked if I knew you, (I don’t) so I assume other like minded people who are inspired by your blog have also been turned unceremoniously away. appy allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230229748654925326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-78215510133368368062020-06-30T16:13:56.767+01:002020-06-30T16:13:56.767+01:00Many thanks Pete. Yes back to work full time at sc...Many thanks Pete. Yes back to work full time at school in my bubble with the children. Only a few weeks and the summer holiday is here. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-83984614993176670862020-06-30T12:54:38.086+01:002020-06-30T12:54:38.086+01:00You need little if any excuse to get the camera ou...You need little if any excuse to get the camera out to produce your latest brilliant images, and you should also certainly go ahead and get a hide for some bird photography Marc.<br /><br />I noticed you said 'after work' in one of your recent posts....Stay Safe.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-56668963497307954792020-06-30T07:06:21.779+01:002020-06-30T07:06:21.779+01:00Many thanks Mike. Now that's an idea. I was ac...Many thanks Mike. Now that's an idea. I was actually thinking of getting a hide for some bird photography this year. Take care. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-91753404488660822882020-06-30T07:04:56.533+01:002020-06-30T07:04:56.533+01:00Thanks Bob. Nice to get them perching up for a cha...Thanks Bob. Nice to get them perching up for a change. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-12111437337522641712020-06-30T07:04:19.048+01:002020-06-30T07:04:19.048+01:00Many thanks Agnieszka for your visit and comment. ...Many thanks Agnieszka for your visit and comment. Much appreciated. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-42765495613565465752020-06-29T23:36:10.697+01:002020-06-29T23:36:10.697+01:00I suppose the only way I can compete is to floodli...I suppose the only way I can compete is to floodlit the garden, build a hide and sit up all night with my cameras. Lovely pictures Marc. Stay safe. Mike.Mike Attwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314216249222074615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-18954437150105224322020-06-29T22:18:10.910+01:002020-06-29T22:18:10.910+01:00Absolutely beautiful the Black tailed Skimmer, lov...Absolutely beautiful the Black tailed Skimmer, love them.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.com