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February 2013

Mice nibble… #9

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Hello, my name is David. Welcome to my photo blog about life on a remote Island and a house that used to be a school. I’m also on a journey of rediscovery of my childhood nature notebooks.
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the HALL of EINAR on Taking the three kids out for dinnerHa, yes Rebecca - rats and mice can tell us a lot about people as well as about themselves. On Westray the houses around Einar have names like Musland and Mousebrae. I think that indicates...
Rebecca on Taking the three kids out for dinnerThere used tobe a rat and mouse exhibit at Taronga Park Zoo. Among all the information, one fact has always stayed with me. They said that at any time, anywhere you were, you were less...
the HALL of EINAR on A reason to clear up under your bird feederThanks Maggie. Yes, the Great Spotted Woodpecker isn't present in the USA where there are different species. Seeing just how big rats are and how quickly they breed does make you think about clearing up,...
Maggie Mallard on Bullfinch bookends and Tunnicliffe’s Brooke Bond Bird PortraitsAbsolutely they make a beautiful pair of bookends! Lovely photos so enjoyed coming by today.
the HALL of EINAR on BlackbirdAudio recording's a specialist field Olly. Maybe you could try sticking your head out of your front door while reading my blog and looking up. There's usually one there. singing. :)
Olly on BlackbirdWonderful blackbird photo's David! Shame you can't add a soundtrack of the birdsong to the blog, or am I pushing my luck there?!
the HALL of EINAR on ChaffinchThanks Helen. Yes, the textures on the branch work well against the softness of the background blur. They help bring the entire scene into sharp relief.
the HALL of EINAR on Robin Orange-BreastYes, they are stunning birds Alison. They really do have incredible poise.
Alison Allen on Robin Orange-BreastHave to agree but, Red or orange , i think they are lovely xxx

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All photographs were taken with:
Nikon D300
Nikon D810
Samsung NX1000
Samsung NX300
Samsung NX mini
iPhone 3GS with Hipstamatic or Camera+ apps.
iPhone 5 with Camera+ App
Lomography Spinner 360
Lomography Sprocket Rocket
Lomography LCA+
Lomography LCA+ Instant Back
Fuji Instax 210
Panasonic DMC-TZ7