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Top of the bird's eyes incorrect - the skin should be recessed above the eyeball - a common mistake. But then I shouldn't critisize if I can't do better! Zek.
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I've seen young ones just left the nest in January/February. When I read the title of your thread I thought 'collared dove' Zek.
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My butcher has kept me a carrier bag of turkey necks (most customers who buy a turkey don't want the neck). They're great for soup, or even roasted in the oven. He's also given me three carrier bags of turkey giblets. I haven't checked, but I think each small giblet bag contains kidneys, liver and heart. Any thoughts on what to do with them. It would be a shame to waste them. Zek.
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I've ate an older one once - not as nice as the younger animals (stands to reason), but still very enjoyable. Quite strong, maybe too strong for some taste buds. I understand in some countries accross the world goat is pretty much the staple diet. Maybe our taste buds need sharpening. Zek. PS: Love those photos and thanks for sharing the story.
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You seem to have done a good job with the skinning. Most taxidermists around here simply rub borax into the flesh side of the skin untill it'll take no more, and mount it the same day. Use plenty of pins to hold it for a few weeks while it drys. There are better methods around however and skins should be fixed properly and tanned before mounting, although there are many opinions and recipies. Look up Snowdonia Taxidermy Studios, as they've got books and chemicals and body forms. Practice makes perfect (or so they say). A Labourer works with his hands. A Tradesman works with
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I love those shots - especially the skulls. First one a deer species, second a cow? I'm not great at identification. I collect as well using warm water maceration (effective but very smelly). Here's a good skull club; http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/skullclub/ All the best, Zek.
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I had a look at some of your other photos - I really love the one of Errigal in snow, and Errigal with bog road. Super images, and thanks for sharing. Zek.
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I assume it's a wild Polecat. It would look nice mounted but only if it's done properly. I know some taxidermists here in Northern Ireland who would mount it for £60 or £70 but the end result would look dreadfull. If it were me, I'd do a bit of research on the web and find a good taxidermist and get it done well - at a rough guess I'd expect to pay about £150. Zek.
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I really love Choughs - we see quite a few here in the north west of Ireland. There used to be a few in the north and East, but at the moment there's less than a handfull. Their cries just add the necessary magic to a rugged landscape. Zek.
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He's a nice bird - I've got one stuffed at home (tho' someone else found it). They look really good in summer plummage. I posted your photo on 'Birdforum' for an ID and it came back in seconds as LA. I didn't realise you already knew what he was. Sorry about that. Are you going to get it stuffed? Zek.
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Looks very like a Little Auk (from Iceland) - on the other hand I'm pathetic at separating winter plummage Guillimot from winter plummage Little Auk. Either way, bag him and pop him in the freezer as you may want to get him mounted. Was he 8" long or 12" long? His bill seems quite short, which would point to Little Auk. Zek.
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A couple of weeks ago there was a flock seen in Donegal (NW Ireland). I haven't heard of any other local reports. There's a Snow bunting knocking around near home (NE coast of Ireland). Zek.
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In the north we don't get toads. In the south there are natterjacks as far as I know. Zek.
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Male sparrowhawk - one of my favourite. Zek.
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When my mother was young (50 years ago) her father quite often made what is pronounced as 'Peneeda', but I'm not sure of the spelling. Take a quantity of old bread and steep it in boiling water for a short time to soften it. Drain off the hot water, add milk and/or cold tea, and some sugar to taste. Mix it all up and eat with a spoon. My inlaws also remember this recipe, and called it by the same name tho' have no idea as to the correct spelling. Has anyone else any experience of this dish. Zek.
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I tried a prime 300mm signa lens on my 20D, and it worked for a couple of activations only, and from there on ERRR appeared on the screen. Not exactly the same as your setup, but I hope you've more success. Zek.
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Yes, we eat them (including the children). We just pick them and eat them - there's not much on them, as the stones quite large, and they've a dry nutty taste. Many folk make health drinks out of them as they're good for your heart I think. Zek.
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well said, Zek.
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Go on DS, you're viewing this thread - you know you want to reply....
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Not fancying thy nieghbours fillie is fine and dandy but neverthless a bit of a superflous chant if you fancy the alter boy. We're talking here about hypocrysy (I'm not even sure how to spell it)? The world's full of it. The 'religions' of the world are full of it. Mankind in general is full of it. And often (shame upon me) I don't have to look far beyond my own heart to find it. Mind you, (I work in a shop) they'll only be making dud bank notes as long as there's still real one's in circulation. Have you ever met a real Christian. I have. They're scarce but they st
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If I trully believed in Evolution...... then there's no God.... no such thing as sin....... no accountability, reward or punishment..... my motto must be "survival of the fittest" I think I'd start by robbing old pensioners (they're an easy target). If they get in the way, I'll bump them off. My conscience is only an minor obstacle - with a little practice it'll cease to trouble me. If you really believe in Evolution, and you're not robbing pensioners on a regular basis, then you're really missing out - remember when you die, that's it over, you cease to exist - it's only w
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just thought i would add two more points to the discussion. If you trully believe in God, you would NEVER sin. Wrong, I try not to sin, and the longer I live, the more I realise I'm a failure. Read John's 1st Epistle especially ch 1. You would be a monk, dedicating your life to God to ensure your passage to heaven. I didn't realise becoming a monk was a requirement! The thief on the cross next to Christ wouldn't have stood a chance in that case. You're speaking about Religion, not the Gospel - Religion is man's attempts to reach God, the Gospel is God reaching down to man.
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Once upon a time I believed in Creation. Then I moved over towards Evolution. Then I moved back to Creation. I used to read books and articles on the subject - most of it was way over my head. One argument sounded good, but the oposition had a better response - however that was countered by a better argument, and so it went on. I suspect most folk believe in either Creation or Evolution, not because they've sat down and considered the 'evidences', but rather for a number of other reasons. If there's no Creation, there's no God, no sin, no accountability, I can live as I like, say w
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Superb, thanks for sharing, Zek.
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It's a 'grey' area.
