Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur38 viewsphotographed in Pilling, Lancs - this rather distant Turtle Dove is the only one I've ever seen in the UK
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Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur 86 viewsa distant record shot, I'm still to get close to one of these beautiful Doves
photographed in the Véndee, France
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Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur61 viewsa distant record shot, I'm still to get close to one of these beautiful Doves
photographed in the Vendée, France
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53 viewsphotographed in the Vendee, France
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54 viewsphotographed in the Vendee, France
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Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur52 viewsphotographed in the Vendée, France
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Red-eared Terrapins282 viewsphotographed @ Stanley Park Blackpool
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Red-eared Terrapin275 viewsRed Eared Terrapins are not a natural species in the UK. They have become common in most areas due to widespread release of imported pets by the public once it is realised that terrapins in captivity need a lot of care, as they can live to over 40 years. They have a strong bite resulting in injuries that should be seen by medical staff as soon as possible as they may carry some diseases. They are not thought to be breeding in the U.K. as the mean summer temperature is too low, however there is some possibility that if temperatures rise by a few degrees breeding could start. Note:- Recent news from a reptile specialist in the south (near Southampton) is that terrapin nests and eggs were found last year but no hatchlings were found.
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Red-eared Terrapin272 viewsphotographed @ Stanley Park Blackpool
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