Why doesn't some stonework at the Seven Arches fall out?

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 1:10 am

Leodian wrote: Hoping not to bore you all too much but in view of my mention in an earlier post about the trusting robin I thought I would post this photo of it. OK, it's not a technically great photo but it is cute (well I think so! ). I once had a similar experience with a Robin in my garden and it was on a day around this time of year. I was raking my lawn and it kept moving towards the head of the rake as I moved it back and forth.I wonder if it was defending it's nest which it may have had nearby?

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 2:05 pm

stutterdog wrote: Leodian wrote: Hoping not to bore you all too much but in view of my mention in an earlier post about the trusting robin I thought I would post this photo of it. OK, it's not a technically great photo but it is cute (well I think so! ). I once had a similar experience with a Robin in my garden and it was on a day around this time of year. I was raking my lawn and it kept moving towards the head of the rake as I moved it back and forth.I wonder if it was defending it's nest which it may have had nearby? That's very interesting stutterdog. The robin I saw yesterday was scuttling around and seemed to be getting something to eat from the ground. It flew a couple or so times up to a bit of scrub but came down at once to continue darting around and eating. It came very close to me and just looked at me and clearly decided I was not worth bothering about! To the end of my stroll when I was close to the Babbling Baby Spring area I caught a glimpse in the plant growth of what seemed to be a very nicely coloured bird, but I did not see it well. My thought was could it have been a Jay or a pheasant. I went to where I had seen it but saw no bird there. In the earlier part of the walk when I was by the top of the wood on the Adel side of Adel Beck I could hear what sounded like a lamb coming from the wooded area but could not see one. There is a farm with sheep and lambs not far away so I may have just heard one of those, but it did sound to be coming from not far away. I hope I did not miss seeing a lost lamb in the wood.

Tasa · Post by **Tasa** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 2:32 pm

When I had an allotment on Woodhouse Moor, for several years a robin used to visit - it was recognisable as it was one-legged so we knew it was the same one each year!It followed us around as we dug, waiting for a nice juicy worm to be unearthed, and when we stopped for a cup of tea it would perch on the handle of a spade which we stuck upright in the soil just in front of where we sat!

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 2:37 pm

The Robin redbreast, possibly the cutest looking vicious killer going. Let them cop eyes on another male and they fight to the death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kZ-NYXvboThey hate other males so much.If they see their reflection in a window they'll keep on attacking it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z9D1J1g6iw

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 2:58 pm

Cheers Tasa and Phill. I've just realised that I have hardly ever seen 2 robins close to each other (unlike say such as Magpies, Crows, etc.) which is presumably because of their strict territorial nature.

Tasa · Post by **Tasa** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 7:06 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: The Robin redbreast, possibly the cutest looking vicious killer going. A bit like cats then!

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 11:20 pm

Tasa wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: The Robin redbreast, possibly the cutest looking vicious killer going. A bit like cats then! No cats are just users of humans.All meows and big eyes when they want you to operate the tin opener. But when they've finished eating, you try get them to come to you. A cold stare and flick of the tail and their off!Dead funny, clever, and very crafty animals though.WOOF WOOF WOOF..oh...erm...oh no.......I mean..... meow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Tue 11 Jun, 2013 9:16 am

If anyone would like to join me this coming Friday morning to see the following while on my annual trip to Leeds :1. A visit to the Seven Arches.2. Visit to Eccup reservoir (via Goodrick Lane) to see the location of the start of the tunnel.3. Visit to GAP. (time permitting)let me know please?PC

Post by **dsco** » Wed 12 Jun, 2013 11:58 am

To veer dangerously back on topic, part of the reason the Seven Arches isn't falling down (despite a lean on it as severe as that infamous Tower over in Pisa) is due to these chaps: http://www.thomasons.co.uk/sectors/hist ... ct-leeds/A marvel of modern engineering

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Tue 18 Jun, 2013 2:10 pm

PC - Dublin wrote: If anyone would like to join me this coming Friday morning to see the following while on my annual trip to Leeds :1. A visit to the Seven Arches.2. Visit to Eccup reservoir (via Goodrick Lane) to see the location of the start of the tunnel.3. Visit to GAP. (time permitting)let me know please?PC Well, I had my annual trip to Leeds last weekend and visited all 3 above. The visit to the Seven Arches was impressive. It was fascinating to learn of the prestressing cables and works that took place within the water channel that have been cleverly disguised by the roof slabs. An excellent way to future proof and preserve the arches for generations to come.I also had time to see the tunnel shaft location at Buckstone Drive / Oval. In my view there should be some signposting and clear pedestrian access to the various shaft locations on the tunnel.On a separate note I also visited St. John the Evangelist Church in the city centre, which was also well worth a visit.PC