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Henry Cook


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I've heard that young deer often hide in patches of nettles, they must be imune too

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Dean Macdonald


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Seems like a good place to nest if they don't get stung and the predators do.

Dean.

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Ian McKerchar


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and I believe Simon in believing you are right Henry...

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Simon Warford


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I believe you are right Henerz.

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Henry Cook


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I think the feathers provide a layer of protection Tony, not 100% sure though.

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I went to Inner Marsh farm today to see the Avocet chicks and the Spoonbill.

I noticed some Black-headed Gulls had nested in a clump of Stinging Nettles - do birds get 'stung' in the same way as mammals ? Presumably Stinging Nettles evolved to deter grazing animals but the Gulls didn't seem bothered. confused.gif

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