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More newts fall prey to blackbird

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Richard Bell

It’s a wonder that we’ve got any newts left! I didn’t see her catch it but by the time I got my camera she’d finished despatching it. My 40 second movie has a soundtrack of me cursing as she flies … Continue reading →

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Blackbird catching newts

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Richard Bell

On Saturday 16 May this female blackbird caught five smooth newts in our garden pond. She either waits in the centre of the pond, perching on the blanket of duckweed, or stalks along the edge. As soon as she catches … Continue reading →

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