tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post2417487558375149976..comments2024-03-22T12:23:01.309+00:00Comments on Roy's Nature Logbook: MinkRoy Norrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-45037302053067168292013-11-01T10:55:10.943+00:002013-11-01T10:55:10.943+00:00Thanks Kathie.Thanks Kathie.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-12347377973442466932013-11-01T10:54:26.195+00:002013-11-01T10:54:26.195+00:00Yes Helma, they are very good in water unfortunate...Yes Helma, they are very good in water unfortunately.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-21119278123886051732013-10-29T23:04:30.523+00:002013-10-29T23:04:30.523+00:00Roy, what a dilemma! I have seen mink or weasels r...Roy, what a dilemma! I have seen mink or weasels rip the throats out of chickens before. It's so traumatic! I agree that this non-native species should not be there. Non-natives have wreaked havoc across the globe, yet it is not an easy problem to solve and we have many such species that have invaded the US caused by the same problem-humans releasing them into the wild. It's sad to think that though they may become naturalized we (all of us across the globe) may lose some of our native species in the process. You make a good point.Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-70183020105547825532013-10-28T15:20:26.594+00:002013-10-28T15:20:26.594+00:00I never knew that Mink also swam!
I'm against ...I never knew that Mink also swam!<br />I'm against fur.Helmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-72973251841688808152013-10-24T13:19:13.589+01:002013-10-24T13:19:13.589+01:00Hi Roy
Introduced species whatever the cause are...Hi Roy <br /><br />Introduced species whatever the cause are always a real problem. You did get some nice shots of the mink with the fish.<br /><br />Guy<br /><br /><br /><br />Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546069846136464138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-68706028843568615392013-10-19T20:47:37.142+01:002013-10-19T20:47:37.142+01:00Thanks D.Thanks D.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-14532595868988440292013-10-19T20:47:10.414+01:002013-10-19T20:47:10.414+01:00Thanks GG. They are not easy to find.Thanks GG. They are not easy to find.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-56521716010776864622013-10-19T20:46:16.132+01:002013-10-19T20:46:16.132+01:00Thanks Steve.Thanks Steve.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-18120365246861603522013-10-18T23:28:31.048+01:002013-10-18T23:28:31.048+01:00I absolutely agree with you about mink, they have ...I absolutely agree with you about mink, they have destroyed the wildlife all along the rivers where they live and have no natural predators in this country as far as I know. Misguided is not quite the word I would use to describe the idiots who released them into the wild!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-67198301913522488662013-10-18T15:16:28.820+01:002013-10-18T15:16:28.820+01:00Hey Roy..... Well I can't say that I disagree ...Hey Roy..... Well I can't say that I disagree with you, something that should have never happened !!<br />Can't blame the Mink itself, but that of the demand and greed of mankind, the almighty dollar!!<br />I do find it odd that in your comments above or yourself have never seen one if there are so many !!<br /><br />Anyway good find ,shot's , and info of the little critter !!<br /><br />Grace<br />grammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-30611903997859078902013-10-18T13:01:35.376+01:002013-10-18T13:01:35.376+01:00I'm with you. We have House Sparrows and Europ...I'm with you. We have House Sparrows and European Starlings all over the place here. Both are aggressive cavity nesters and have altered our bird populations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-24555089300531877152013-10-18T12:02:43.640+01:002013-10-18T12:02:43.640+01:00Thanks Wendy.Thanks Wendy.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-73604127541597446092013-10-18T12:02:20.219+01:002013-10-18T12:02:20.219+01:00Thanks Alison.Thanks Alison.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-14371145776066467732013-10-18T12:01:46.911+01:002013-10-18T12:01:46.911+01:00Thanks David.Thanks David.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-31964107781497772872013-10-17T21:33:09.943+01:002013-10-17T21:33:09.943+01:00Terrific photos of the mink - well spotted. I'...Terrific photos of the mink - well spotted. I'm also furious that this non-native predator was brought into this country in the first place - and then released. I'm very fond of water voles, especially after we had a pair in our pond - so anything to build their numbers back up and keep them safe from mink.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-12038758367594988872013-10-17T20:14:41.088+01:002013-10-17T20:14:41.088+01:00Excellent shots - I've never seen a mink in th...Excellent shots - I've never seen a mink in the wild. And I agree the best thing would be for us to get rid of them. We humans have caused a fair amount of damage by introducing species to areas where they cause havoc, alas.aliqothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772663423845861022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-9534647418762070412013-10-17T18:52:50.613+01:002013-10-17T18:52:50.613+01:00An unwelcome visitor to your regular haunt Roy and...An unwelcome visitor to your regular haunt Roy and hopefully it can be removed as soon as possible before it does any damage to the local ecosystem. I have never actually seen a Mink in the wild so despite the fact it is perhaps not the most pleasing of sights I enjoyed seeing your pics nevertheless :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-52146492955236530192013-10-17T14:48:29.518+01:002013-10-17T14:48:29.518+01:00HI Roy I am trying to get caught up on the posts I...HI Roy I am trying to get caught up on the posts I have missed over the past week due to my friend Eileen staying with me. Love the Bullfinch, Dnnock adn Wrenn shots. I have never seen a Mink in the wild. You got amazing shots. I agree with you, they should NEVER have been released into our countryside as I know they are doing a lot of damage.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-18554808922827081602013-10-17T10:33:52.542+01:002013-10-17T10:33:52.542+01:00Well spotted Roy. Great series of shots. I'm w...Well spotted Roy. Great series of shots. I'm with you. Protesting is one thing but to my mind releasing a non native predator into the wild is criminal. Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365178818029938715.post-67105549678058593242013-10-17T10:26:11.721+01:002013-10-17T10:26:11.721+01:00O Roy wat is dit mooi,dit zie jer niet iedere dag ...O Roy wat is dit mooi,dit zie jer niet iedere dag wat een moment en hij laat zijn vangst nog even aan je zienAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com