http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/ Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:25 -0700 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:25 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4012/buddyicons/25443598@N06.jpg?1273095605#25443598@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8745593720/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8745593720/" title="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/8745593720_71a55a6d0a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:25 -0700 2013-05-10T19:16:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8745593720 Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13 <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> nottsexminer nest eggs ei chaffinch oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds bbcspringwatch birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8745595288/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8745595288/" title="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/8745595288_9bbc4a3bf2_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:24 -0700 2013-05-10T19:16:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8745595288 Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13 <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> nottsexminer nest eggs ei chaffinch oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds bbcspringwatch birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744476347/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744476347/" title="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8744476347_3a6c203552_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:24 -0700 2013-05-10T19:15:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8744476347 Chaffinch Nest 10.05.13 <p>Nest found on the 6th with one egg now has 5 eggs<br /> <br /> Latin name<br /> Fringilla coelebs<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The chaffinch is the UK's second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders - it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Around the UK in woodlands, hedgerows, fields, parks and gardens anywhere.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects and seeds.</p> nottsexminer nest eggs ei chaffinch oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds bbcspringwatch birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744376165/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744376165/" title="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/8744376165_1bee4d64eb_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:46 -0700 2013-05-11T10:34:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8744376165 Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> nottsexminer greywagtail britishbirds birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds birdsandwildlifeuk pondwildlife panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744377757/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744377757/" title="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7285/8744377757_01bc06157b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:45 -0700 2013-05-11T10:41:11-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8744377757 Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> nottsexminer greywagtail britishbirds birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds birdsandwildlifeuk canoneos60d pondwildlife http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744379251/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8744379251/" title="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/8744379251_0faeb5d71f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:44 -0700 2013-05-11T10:33:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8744379251 Grey Wagtail Nest 11.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Motacilla cinerea<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Pipits and wagtails (Motacillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> The grey wagtail is more colourful than its name suggests with slate grey upper parts and distinctive lemon yellow under-tail. Its tail is noticeably longer than those of pied and yellow wagtails. They have gradually increased their range in the past 150 years and in the UK have expanded into the English lowlands from the northern and western uplands. They are badly affected by harsh winters, and because of recent moderate declines it is an Amber List species.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> Found over most of the UK, with the exception of the Northern and western isles of Scotland. Likes fast flowing rivers in summer their greatest densities are in the hills of England, Scotland and Wales. In winter they can be seen around farmyards and lowland streams, even in city centres. Scarce in central and eastern England in summer and from upland areas in winter.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Insects</p> nottsexminer greywagtail britishbirds birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds birdsandwildlifeuk pondwildlife panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741299059/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741299059/" title="The Draft House"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/8741299059_315fc4c981_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Draft House" /></a></p> <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:37 -0700 2013-05-14T19:02:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8741299059 The Draft House <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> nottsexminer london sign hotel pub inn brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8742416010/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8742416010/" title="The Pommelers Rest"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8742416010_17a571b1da_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Pommelers Rest" /></a></p> <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:36 -0700 2013-05-14T19:02:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8742416010 The Pommelers Rest <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> nottsexminer london sign hotel pub inn brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741301593/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741301593/" title="The Bridge House"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/8741301593_dcc8181bf9_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Bridge House" /></a></p> <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:36 -0700 2013-05-14T19:03:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8741301593 The Bridge House <p>Tower Bridge Road, London</p> nottsexminer london sign hotel pub inn brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741303249/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741303249/" title="The Victoria"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8741303249_a4fe626732_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Victoria" /></a></p> <p>Page's Walk, London</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:35 -0700 2013-05-14T18:49:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8741303249 The Victoria <p>Page's Walk, London</p> nottsexminer london sign hotel pub inn brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741305209/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8741305209/" title="The Victoria Pub"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8741305209_db91cfbb96_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Victoria Pub" /></a></p> <p>Page's Walk, London The Victoria was built in the 1880's and was originally a railway man's pub.</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:34 -0700 2013-05-14T18:47:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8741305209 The Victoria Pub <p>Page's Walk, London The Victoria was built in the 1880's and was originally a railway man's pub.</p> nottsexminer london sign hotel pub inn brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8735629879/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8735629879/" title="The Royal Standard"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/8735629879_0c6379e36c_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Royal Standard" /></a></p> <p>Charles Street, City Centre, Leicester</p> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:03:45 -0700 2013-05-10T14:01:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8735629879 The Royal Standard <p>Charles Street, City Centre, Leicester</p> nottsexminer sign hotel pub inn leicester brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8736750206/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8736750206/" title="The Ale Wagon"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/8736750206_2fd54b259b_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Ale Wagon" /></a></p> <p>Charles Street, City Centre, Leicester</p> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:03:44 -0700 2013-05-10T13:58:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8736750206 The Ale Wagon <p>Charles Street, City Centre, Leicester</p> nottsexminer sign hotel pub inn leicester brewery local pubsigns ukpubsigns traditionalandnotsotraditionalukpubsigns panasonicdmcfz150 oldnewpubsandsigns http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8732309291/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8732309291/" title="Linnet Nest 08.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/8732309291_de7e03047f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Linnet Nest 08.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:42:21 -0700 2013-05-08T17:33:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732309291 Linnet Nest 08.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> nottsexminer nest finch eggs ei oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier linnet uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 onthenest2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8733428516/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8733428516/" title="Linnet Nest 08.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/8733428516_48448938f7_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Linnet Nest 08.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:42:20 -0700 2013-05-08T17:33:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733428516 Linnet Nest 08.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> nottsexminer nest finch eggs ei oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier linnet uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 onthenest2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8732313201/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8732313201/" title="Linnet Nest 08.05.13"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/8732313201_4cbb03a075_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Linnet Nest 08.05.13" /></a></p> <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:42:20 -0700 2013-05-08T17:33:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732313201 Linnet Nest 08.05.13 <p>Latin name<br /> Carduelis cannabina<br /> <br /> Family<br /> Finches (Fringillidae)<br /> <br /> Overview<br /> A small, slim finch, widely distributed, and once very popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. Males are attractively marked with crimson foreheads and breasts, females much browner. It has an undulating flight, usually twittering as it flies and may be seen in large flocks during the winter.<br /> <br /> Linnet numbers have dropped substantially over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have declined by 57 per cent between 1970 and 2008. Recent Breeding Bird Survey results suggest that while populations in England and Wales continue to decline, those in Scotland and Northern Ireland are currently increasing.<br /> <br /> Where to see them<br /> While widespread across the UK, there are concentrations along the east coast from Kent to Aberdeenshire but they are scarce in upland regions and north west Scotland. Look for it on commons, heathland, rough ground, farmland hedges, saltmarshes and in parks and gardens.<br /> <br /> When to see them<br /> All year round.<br /> <br /> What they eat<br /> Seeds and insects.</p> nottsexminer nest finch eggs ei oeufs oeuf uovo birdnests eier linnet uova britishbirds vejce birdsbirdsbirds birdsofthebritishisles britishwildbirds panasonicdmcfz150 onthenest2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729930570/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729930570/" title="3 Headed Daffodil"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/8729930570_b43361cb79_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="3 Headed Daffodil" /></a></p> <p>There are a number of jonquils and other narcissus that have multiple flowers per stem. They are not rare, but they are not particularly common and it is only in certain varieties.</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:09:34 -0700 2013-05-11T09:45:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8729930570 3 Headed Daffodil <p>There are a number of jonquils and other narcissus that have multiple flowers per stem. They are not rare, but they are not particularly common and it is only in certain varieties.</p> nottsexminer derbyshire peakdistrict daffodil jonquils narcissus grindleford canoneos60d http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8728839071/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8728839071/" title="Cut down tree art"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/8728839071_9ab92936fd_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Cut down tree art" /></a></p> <p>I assume this was chopped close to the ground for art reasons</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:09:34 -0700 2013-05-11T11:43:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8728839071 Cut down tree art <p>I assume this was chopped close to the ground for art reasons</p> nottsexminer blackandwhite monochrome derbyshire peakdistrict grindleford canoneos60d http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729954230/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729954230/" title="Crooked Trees"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8729954230_a6e63ae89f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Crooked Trees" /></a></p> <p>Plenty of these about in the hills</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:09:33 -0700 2013-05-11T11:30:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8729954230 Crooked Trees <p>Plenty of these about in the hills</p> nottsexminer blackandwhite monochrome derbyshire peakdistrict grindleford canoneos60d http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729951772/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nottsexminer/">nottsexminer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottsexminer/8729951772/" title="Sea Horse looking Fern Frond"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/8729951772_9aa72882c1_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Sea Horse looking Fern Frond" /></a></p> <p>Growing fern frond unfurling.</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:09:33 -0700 2013-05-11T11:20:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (nottsexminer) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8729951772 Sea Horse looking Fern Frond <p>Growing fern frond unfurling.</p> nottsexminer blackandwhite monochrome derbyshire peakdistrict grindleford canoneos60d