tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post959010800092302243..comments2024-03-29T11:31:59.193+00:00Comments on Olive And Pru: Beauty Amongst the GarbagePollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-67048790728398053752021-04-09T17:12:21.250+01:002021-04-09T17:12:21.250+01:00Those are the worst ones, it infuriates me to see ...Those are the worst ones, it infuriates me to see rubbish near a bin, they just don't care. I will look out for them whenever I go into town.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-18614250043381889072021-04-09T17:02:53.766+01:002021-04-09T17:02:53.766+01:00I was lucky to see them when I did, the area has b...I was lucky to see them when I did, the area has barriers around it now.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-37221638648917014902021-04-09T17:00:57.574+01:002021-04-09T17:00:57.574+01:00Thank you for visiting.Thank you for visiting.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-55136120089637213882021-04-09T16:54:02.653+01:002021-04-09T16:54:02.653+01:00Thank you Karen.Thank you Karen.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-72334651366368723902021-04-09T16:45:59.657+01:002021-04-09T16:45:59.657+01:00We're lucky to have them, and others, here eve...We're lucky to have them, and others, here every year.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-28523355262804247832021-04-09T16:28:21.043+01:002021-04-09T16:28:21.043+01:00Here in my village we have a retired vicar who col...Here in my village we have a retired vicar who collects litter as he jogs around the village! And we used to have litter pick up days but of course the covid restrictions stopped that. Thankfully though there isn't much litter around.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-69588195997200293862021-04-09T16:19:11.290+01:002021-04-09T16:19:11.290+01:00At some areas of the river it's possible to sc...At some areas of the river it's possible to scoop the rubbish up with long nets or poles.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-69366045284312824562021-04-09T16:16:52.080+01:002021-04-09T16:16:52.080+01:00It is heartwarming that these lovely little famili...It is heartwarming that these lovely little families thrive no matter what conditions surround them, they just get on with it :-)Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-33480840917223806992021-04-09T15:59:20.283+01:002021-04-09T15:59:20.283+01:00Your white swans are so lovely Polly, sad to see t...Your white swans are so lovely Polly, sad to see them with rubbish in their nests. I agree with you re people who drop their rubbish, so bad! A lot of the time their is a bin near by but they just can't be bothered!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-74664918697386940592021-04-09T15:57:48.924+01:002021-04-09T15:57:48.924+01:00They are indeed Nick.They are indeed Nick.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-31334751382852200812021-04-09T15:55:01.645+01:002021-04-09T15:55:01.645+01:00I despair sometimes Lorraine.I despair sometimes Lorraine.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-57799937587091539232021-04-09T15:40:08.120+01:002021-04-09T15:40:08.120+01:00Nature is incredible. The Swans are beautiful bir...Nature is incredible. The Swans are beautiful birds. I have a blog friend who loves them and takes the most wonderful photos of them. You really saw a lovely sight, Polly. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-75355714375217238742021-04-09T15:14:25.973+01:002021-04-09T15:14:25.973+01:00I hope so too Jeanie, I pass that way quite freque...I hope so too Jeanie, I pass that way quite frequently.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-91440773396051027802021-04-09T15:11:58.617+01:002021-04-09T15:11:58.617+01:00I think there are quite a few in the area, I saw a...I think there are quite a few in the area, I saw another one on a walk yesterday, in the country, very isolated and quiet.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-9882500030862403222021-04-09T14:47:16.515+01:002021-04-09T14:47:16.515+01:00São miguel Arcanjo combatei rogai por nós, são Jos...São miguel Arcanjo combatei rogai por nós, são José rogai por nós, mãe passa a frente de todas as minhas necessidadesMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367421957753038852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-14270588135927162962021-04-09T12:45:05.889+01:002021-04-09T12:45:05.889+01:00What a beautiful post and the photos are fabulous!...What a beautiful post and the photos are fabulous!! Bless that swan and her positivity!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-14689179509934329112021-04-09T11:06:45.723+01:002021-04-09T11:06:45.723+01:00Thanks for telling us a day of swan's life. I ...Thanks for telling us a day of swan's life. I have never seen their nest.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-82073794938519729072021-04-09T09:53:45.082+01:002021-04-09T09:53:45.082+01:00I hope the majority of us humans are good :-) I hope the majority of us humans are good :-) Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-15588724915534216082021-04-09T09:51:40.116+01:002021-04-09T09:51:40.116+01:00They can be aggressive if threatened or sense dang...They can be aggressive if threatened or sense danger, especially in defence of their nests. They usually send out a loud warning hiss first. If that doesn’t work they spread their wings as if to attack, but I think like most wild animals it’s mostly bluster to get rid of a potential threat.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-28216748252109675662021-04-08T23:11:38.841+01:002021-04-08T23:11:38.841+01:00I do like the photographs you share here.
These d...I do like the photographs you share here.<br /><br />These days I seem to ask myself that question "What is wrong with people who just toss their rubbish away?<br />It makes me very angry. It seems there are many voluntary groups throughout the UK that have regular litter pick ups, tidy ups etc. These days discarded facemasks are also a problem. Grrrr!<br /><br />Take care, my good wishes.<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-39179954561228322062021-04-08T20:29:23.267+01:002021-04-08T20:29:23.267+01:00I think I know where that might be. I believe it&#...I think I know where that might be. I believe it's been difficult organising litter picking groups with all the restrictions nowadays. lots of individuals clean up the footpaths as they go but I doubt anyone goes wading in the river.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-35790222644487453522021-04-07T22:45:22.402+01:002021-04-07T22:45:22.402+01:00Oh Polly - what wonderful pictures. Yes, the tras...Oh Polly - what wonderful pictures. Yes, the trash is very unfortunate but the beauty of all of these little feathered families made me smile. Thank you for sharing. - Marilyn D.Marilyn D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09764957810468861925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-33478103862526607452021-04-07T12:30:07.228+01:002021-04-07T12:30:07.228+01:00I love swans, such beautiful creatures. I've n...I love swans, such beautiful creatures. I've never encountered a swan's nest either.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-34540246052557558962021-04-07T08:32:46.916+01:002021-04-07T08:32:46.916+01:00Such a joy to see the wildlife and so disappointin...Such a joy to see the wildlife and so disappointing that humans still leave rubbish about that hinder, it is heartbreaking.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926779151466945987.post-8381969330477388792021-04-06T22:02:34.480+01:002021-04-06T22:02:34.480+01:00I love seeing your wildlife and birds. Your swan i...I love seeing your wildlife and birds. Your swan is gorgeous. I hope you'll be able to see her babies soon! (We are seeing more litter at the ditch. Our neighborhood is planning a trash pick-up soon. )Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.com