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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319  View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 28 Jun 2009 We had a great morning at Llandegla today,my previous record of 5 adders in a day smashed to at least 11 .It was a friend of mines first trip looking for adders,how jammy can you get.Pics arent fab but thought I d add them as it seems a quiet time on here at the moment.
Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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tim hamlett Senior Member Joined: 17 Dec 2006 No. of posts: 572  View other posts by tim hamlett |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 great stuff dave were they all around the resevoir or concentrated in certain areas? tim |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 Hi Tim, We found two on the penninsula where I have never seen them before (but rarely look) ,one by the picnic area and all of the others in area below the reservoir ,with many concentrated along one particular edge.We saw the first four in mist and light drizzle at around 8 am. What I love about this place is everyone seems to know about tha adders there but are quite proud of the fact even the dog owners. Although I drove past a news paper stand last night that said "dog survives snake bite" so that might change.  Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928  View other posts by armata |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 Looks like that first male adder has had a good feed. How far are these snakes from the hibernation area now, and have you identified individuals in this population? 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 Hi Tony, We found the majority about 100 yards from the hibernation site althogh two males had travelled double that distance.I was very surprised not to have seen any snakes on the hibernation mound,that is almost a cast iron certainty especially with us having seen so many. We had identified just seven or eight individuals upto yesterday,this is our first year of trying and we have lots of sites to cover but I m sure after first looking I recognize at least two of them from yesterday. If your ever in these parts visiting family,I will ensure a fantastic bacon butty and cup of coffee for you in exchange for a little of your expertise.  Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 Good stuff Dave. Well my daughter Rhiannon is at Cardiff Uni so that bacon butty sounds more than a possibility!! 
As it stands I plan to be in the UK around June next year. 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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AGILIS Senior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2007 No. of posts: 694  View other posts by AGILIS |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 GREAT PICS DAVE KEITH LOCAL ICYNICAL CELTIC ECO WARRIOR AND FAILED DRUID |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 Thanks Keith.
Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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herpetologic2 Senior Member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 No. of posts: 1369  View other posts by herpetologic2 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2009 Make the adder count and send in your data to this project - it is very helpful to see counts over several years and it is a good start! J Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 03 Jul 2009 All of our findings go to cofnod ,do I need to submit the results seperatlyfor that?. Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 03 Jul 2009 from tonight,my first pic with 3 snakes on. 
Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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herpetologic2 Senior Member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 No. of posts: 1369 View other posts by herpetologic2 |
Posted: 04 Jul 2009 [QUOTE=dave fixx] All of our findings go to cofnod ,do I need to submit the results seperatlyfor that?. [/QUOTE] If you email John Baker at johninhalesworth@aol.com he can send you the Make the adder count form for 2009. You can put peak counts for previously years if you have them for the site. Its a simple form which is providing vital information on adder populations across the country. It is in its fifth year and we need to get population data from at least 100 sites a year. Spring count data is the main focus but any data on numbers of animals seen at any time of year is useful. If you can carry out the survey for 2010 then then that would also be great for the adder. J Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 05 Jul 2009 Emailed John,looking forward to getting the form through.
Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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Adam-T Member Joined: 05 Jul 2009 No. of posts: 4  View other posts by Adam-T |
Posted: 05 Jul 2009 That was definately a fabulous day last sunday Dave (thanks to you both!) , a couple of mine from the sightings http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/Adam-T/D80-Adder-1.j pg
http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/Adam-T/D80-Adder-2.j pg |
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dave fixx Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 319 View other posts by dave fixx |
Posted: 05 Jul 2009 Hey Adam .Welcome to the forum ! Love the avatar.Youre welcome ,we ll do a few more trips soon.
Dave Williams davewilliamsphotography.co.uk |
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Adam-T Member Joined: 05 Jul 2009 No. of posts: 4 View other posts by Adam-T |
Posted: 05 Jul 2009 Thanks a lot Dave, I`ll look forward to it :) |
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