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Friday, 1 March 2013

Adder are out in Teesdale

After what seems like weeks and weeks of cold grey skies we finally have some sunshine in Teesdale. With the increased temperatures I suspected adder would be out of hibernation (Brumation) and basking in sun so headed across to a hibernation site I regularly visit on the Teesdale/Weardale border. Sure enough two males were found in their usual spot enjoying a few rays. I didn't want to disturb them too much so simply grabbed a few record shots and left them to it.


06D-1884 Male Adder Vipera Berus.
Male Adder (Vipera berus).
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4 comments:

  1. Mark1 March 2013 at 14:11

    Wow. This is something I would love to see.

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    1. David2 March 2013 at 02:49

      Cheers Mark, you live in a good area for these as well as other reptiles so it is worth keeping an eye out. These early spring mornings are great for spotting them basking on south facing banks/slopes. Good luck.

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  2. Because They're There3 March 2013 at 14:09

    I don't know how you do it, David. In all my years of walking I've seen only two adders. You go out expecting to see some and there they are waiting. great picture.
    Alen

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    1. David4 March 2013 at 07:47

      They are creatures of habit Alen and are pretty easy to find if you can locate where they spend the winter. Chances are if you spot an adder between now and say early April it will still be close to its hibernation site waiting for the females to emerge. Its certainly worth keeping an eye out on sunny days at the moment. Cheers, David

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