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peter

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pine marten
« on: August 07, 2008, 09:16:24 PM »
Just been watching a program about pine martens in Ireland
Whilst in Scotland on holiday we watch a pine marten from a lady's kitchen window for a good five minutes.
Has any of you seen pine martens live.
i would like to know
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Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2008, 10:59:06 PM »
Quote from: peter on August 07, 2008, 09:16:24 PM
Has any of you seen pine martens live.

Oh, yes - mid 80's at Dundee Students' Union. Great gig! Oh, hang on...that was the Housemartins. Sorry, no.

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Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2008, 10:59:51 PM »
Strangely enough, Peter, I've only seen a dead one. It had been hit by a car near where I used to live in The Highlands. A very impressive creature. I grew up surrounded by all sorts of amazing wildlife and took it for granted but I've seen golden eagles, ospreys, adders, deer, foxes and even a wildcat. Back then, as a kid, it all seemed mundane---now I realise how unbelievably lucky I was.
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Re: pine marten
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2008, 11:25:55 PM »
We've just come back from a splendid day out at West Midlands Safari Park. Sadly, no pine martens, but this fellah asked us to pass on his regards...


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Re: pine marten
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2008, 01:03:59 AM »
He's got some neck - he's not even a member!
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peter

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2008, 05:26:33 PM »
I wondered if I was very fortunate to see them, it would seem that I was.
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Malc

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2008, 11:23:22 PM »
Aren't they related to polecats? Not giraffes, pine martens.

I'm going to Google Images to see one.
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Malc

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2008, 11:28:18 PM »
Was this yours, Roger?

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Tom

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2008, 02:26:59 AM »
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I don't think that's a pine marten...
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Vulture

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2008, 05:52:27 AM »
Quote from: Tom on August 09, 2008, 02:26:59 AM
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I don't think that's a pine marten...

... is it an ex-pine marten?
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Re: pine marten
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2008, 10:02:34 AM »
Quote from: Vulture on August 09, 2008, 05:52:27 AM
Quote from: Tom on August 09, 2008, 02:26:59 AM
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I don't think that's a pine marten...

... is it an ex-pine marten?
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Re: pine marten
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2008, 12:17:35 PM »
Did anyone see Dragons' Den this week, where two young entrepreneurs were trying to persuade the Dragons to invest in their 'cuddly roadkill' toys - fluffy rabbits, cats, dogs and others, with all their bits stitched together haphazardly. Sheer genius! Sadly, the visionary Dragons let themselves down badly, and couldn't see the potential. This one will come back to haunt them!

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Vulture

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Re: pine marten
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2008, 12:26:28 PM »
...erm... (why haven't we got a puking smiley??.
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Re: pine marten
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2008, 12:55:00 PM »
Come on, Vult - they're adorable! They should sell them next to kid's dressing-up vet's and nurse's uniforms.
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Re: pine marten
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2008, 01:47:00 PM »
Quote from: Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on August 09, 2008, 12:55:00 PM
Come on, Vult - they're adorable! They should sell them next to kid's dressing-up vet's and nurse's uniforms.

I couldn't expect anything less from someone who likes football!
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