Toadlet migration
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Category: Herpetofauna Native to the UK
Forum Name: Common Toad
Forum Description: Forum for all issues concerning Bufo bufo
URL: http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3795
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Topic: Toadlet migration
Posted By: Robert V
Subject: Toadlet migration
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 6:17pm
Hi all,
just an update on my earleir post in Frogs about toadlets etc leaving the pond. Those that headed north are still heading north now at over 1000 metres from the pond! And they are still in groups of four or five.
What do you think this is?
R
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2011 at 10:44pm
Can anyone else see my pic??
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2011 at 11:28pm
Well, I can see it OK Rob. And considering the size of the little beauties, excellent it is. BUT I have no bright ideas to offer re their northerly inclination!!
All the best Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2011 at 5:27pm
Chris, hi,
it's weird, all I can see is an x in a box??
Regards
Rob
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2011 at 9:38pm
Hi Rob
Now, that is damned strange. Can you see the image using its address http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/forum/uploads/322/migration_022.jpg - http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/forum/uploads/322/migration_022.jpg ? How about other recent images? All the best Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2011 at 8:22pm
Hi Chris,
yes I can see it using the address, but how about this for strange, it happens with most of mypics when I've logged out. I can see everyone else's pics fine but not my own...until that is when I go to reply to any of my posts and then as if by magic they appear again, but go back to an x in a box when I log back out.
IT! its all blade runner to me.
R
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2011 at 8:23pm
like now, becuase I've posted a reply the pic is fine, until I log out.
R
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2011 at 8:33pm
Weirder and weirder! When you see the 'X' in the box, can you secondary mouse click on it and select something like "Show picture" (exact wording will vary from browser to browser) from the drop-down menu? And, if so, does it appear? Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2011 at 5:49pm
No, when I right click on the x Chris, undefined comes up next to the x box...
R
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2011 at 6:04pm
Oh dear. Now that has got me well and truly stumped! What browser and version are you using Rob?
Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2011 at 5:17pm
Browser Chris? I think I'm on Explorer 8, almost sure, but wouldn't put my hand on the good book...that is my book on Grass Snakes!
But as long as other can see them I don't really mind.
Cheers for trying to fathom it anyway - good job by the way, don't know what we'd all do if you upped sticks.
R
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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2011 at 6:43pm
Not the same at all, but when pet toroises in our family did gain freedom from their runs they would always turn and head in the same direction. Even if you directed them by turning them round they always preferred to go one way. This had nothing to do with cover or obstacles but must have been some other reason.
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2011 at 7:24pm
Thanks for the kind comments Rob.
I'll see if I can duplicate the problem and find a solution with IE8. No promises though! All the best Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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Posted By: Suzy
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2011 at 8:11pm
Obviously tortoises, not toroises!
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2011 at 10:08am
hi Suze,
wouldn't surprise me if its something to do with magnetism. After all, it's the one constant isnt it. The sun appears to move so can't be their guide, as you say they're not always hampered by obstacles so it must be something like that of racing pigeons... maybe all animals can see lay lines etc and we don't know that they can.
R
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2011 at 1:02pm
Toadlets have now arrived at work. 3 today (one stood on ).
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Posted By: Robert V
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 6:21pm
Hey Chris,
the pic disappearance thing is happening again, but this time, even if I reply the pics doesn't show!!!???
Rob
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2011 at 8:33am
Hi Rob
That is a bummer. Trouble is, I haven't been able to duplicate the problem on any number of PCs, operating systems and internet browsers - so it is incredibly difficult for me to suggest a cause. It might be worth you looking very carefully at your browser settings. If you are using Internet Explorer 8 try on the menu, Tools.Internet Options, select the Advanced tab and look at the various settings - in particular those under 'Multimedia'. It might also be worth looking at the Security tab and ensure it is set to Medium-High and not High (the latter can render a lot of websites next to useless!) All the best Chris
------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator
Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED)
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