Hello, Is it safe to be that close to the wild boar, the photos are amazing! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and a happy week ahead.
Hi Eileen When a family group (known as a sounder) is disturbed by walkers, the tendency is for one of the larger sows to move and position themselves between the walkers and the young piglets, often with much snorting. The other sows in the group will then lead the piglets to safety in deeper vegetation. Once the family have moved off, the defending sow will usually suddenly turn and re-join the group out of sight.
The defending sow may, however, be provoked into a mock charge if they feel threatened. This may happen if walkers have continued towards the sow, either to get a better look or simply because they have not noticed the animal.
Male boar tend to be seen alone, and can grow to a significant size. The older male boar are less likely to run or move away from people, often simply standing and watching as you pass by.
Advice to dog walkers
Unfortunately, dogs have been attacked, seriously injured and sadly killed by wild boar in the Forest of Dean. Whilst this is rare, dog owners walking in the Forest of Dean should keep their dog under close control and within sight, and ideally always on a lead. This is especially important if your dog is unlikely to respond to your commands in the woodland environment.
When boar are seen, we recommend that you call your dog to heel and put it on a lead. Give the animal space and if needed turn and find a different path – or stand still until the boar have moved off.
What great photos! This is one animal I'm a little afraid of seeing up close in the wild. I've seen them from a distance several times but don't want to get close. They are WILD!
The wild boar is looking so cute
ReplyDeleteAmazing creatures these wild boars. Lovely clear shots.
ReplyDeleteThey're not very pretty--- As usual, your pictures are excellent. The music is nice as well.
ReplyDeleteBuen acercamiento al jabalí, Bob, con mucho detalle.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Hola Bob,espectaculares fotos de este Jabali,Un fuerte abrazo amigo y feliz fin de semana.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome closeups of the wild boar! Take care, enjoy your day and have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteEspectacular!!!
ReplyDeleteexcellent photos....
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing interesting videos.
Wouldn’t want to mess with him.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob! Awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful close-ups of the Wild Boar, Bob. I thought that they were, potentially, dangerous but I guess that I'm wrong if Callum got that close?!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - stay safe - - - Richard
Hello,
ReplyDeleteIs it safe to be that close to the wild boar, the photos are amazing! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and a happy week ahead.
Hi Eileen
DeleteWhen a family group (known as a sounder) is disturbed by walkers, the tendency is for one of the larger sows to move and position themselves between the walkers and the young piglets, often with much snorting. The other sows in the group will then lead the piglets to safety in deeper vegetation. Once the family have moved off, the defending sow will usually suddenly turn and re-join the group out of sight.
The defending sow may, however, be provoked into a mock charge if they feel threatened. This may happen if walkers have continued towards the sow, either to get a better look or simply because they have not noticed the animal.
Male boar tend to be seen alone, and can grow to a significant size. The older male boar are less likely to run or move away from people, often simply standing and watching as you pass by.
Advice to dog walkers
Unfortunately, dogs have been attacked, seriously injured and sadly killed by wild boar in the Forest of Dean. Whilst this is rare, dog owners walking in the Forest of Dean should keep their dog under close control and within sight, and ideally always on a lead. This is especially important if your dog is unlikely to respond to your commands in the woodland environment.
When boar are seen, we recommend that you call your dog to heel and put it on a lead. Give the animal space and if needed turn and find a different path – or stand still until the boar have moved off.
great shots....
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend
The wild boar is a wonderful animal. But here in Finland there are too many of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos! This is one animal I'm a little afraid of seeing up close in the wild. I've seen them from a distance several times but don't want to get close. They are WILD!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photographs Bob.
ReplyDeleteCallum was so close to it!
All the best Jan
Those are great photos of a wild boar.
ReplyDeleteGreat work.
Oh! is it safe to get that close?
ReplyDeleteNo me gustaría encontrarme con él Bob. Parece muy fiero. Estupendas fotos.
ReplyDeleteBuen jueves.
Un abrazo.
Cracking boar shots, Bob. Never seen a Wild Boar myself!
ReplyDeleteI wanted you to be my follower, as I am yours, to follow my blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning shots, Bob!
ReplyDeleteYour close-ups of the wild boar capture such detail and character.
Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Bob, so close.
Wow that is something elles. Great photos Bob
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Roos