If you have been wondering what did happen to the missing capybara, she is still on the run. This unauthorised picture shows a capybara family who are not related and live at a different wildlife park, but you will know what you are looking for if you do spot her.
‘Samba arrived at Marwell Zoo in Winchester from Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park near Ipswich on March 16, 2026, alongside her sister Tango. The following day, both capybaras escaped from a temporary enclosure. Tango was quickly recovered, but Samba has evaded capture ever since, demonstrating remarkable ability to avoid detection
Samba has been spotted multiple times along the River Itchen and nearby villages such as Owslebury, Allbrook, Brambridge and Twyford. Locals have reported seeing her sunbathing, swimming, and moving along waterways. ‘
Not lost, but found was a genuine axolotl . It is only found in South America, but somehow ended up under a bridge in Wales and was found by a ten year old girl who loves wildlife. Picture may not be accurate representation of the rescued axolotl.
When you suspect that the environmentally friendly GREEN car you were sold may have been a scam.
Be careful when buying your dream home.
When your friend recommends a good plasterer.
When you buy microwaveable bowls on the internet
Have you found any amazing wildlife lately?
Have you made any unwise purchases lately?
Times and Tides of a Beachwriter 
Run, Samba, run!
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A great story and pictures, Janet. I saw amazing wildlife in February. Unwise purchases – no. I did have to buy new glasses and shoes but, hopefully, these are good purchases 😊
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Most of the amazing wildlife you see Robbie probably has a cuddly version in the Build-a-Bear shop!
Glasses and shoes are the purchases that take most care.
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I agree about glasses and shoes. I like Build-a Bear when my boys were young.
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Only the usual wildlife here–squirrels, deer, raccoons. My only unwise purchases were ebooks that turned out to be AI produced text without any human inputs. I complained and they’ve been taken down by the retailer.
I never would have believed an axolotl stuffie!
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Hello Audrey, it seems the is no creature that hasn’t been stuffed at Build-a-Bear!
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I just bought a flamingo-shaped pitcher–and I used it for sangria. Don’t judge me. 🙂
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It’s great to find things you didn’t know you needed.
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I’m in Morocco – the land of unwise purchases!
Especially when you’re British, are hopeless at haggling, and far too polite to tell people to get lost!
We were just enjoying a morning coffee all alone by a lake when Aziz popped over to welcome us to Morocco.
He had a coffee with us and sold us a carpet!
We didn’t really want it, but it’s a very nice carpet, hand woven from silk and camel wool.
He came back later to watch the sunset with us, and brought me a beautiful Berber headscarf as a gift 🙂
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I like the idea of the headscarf. Your purchase is certainly the most unexpected one Jacqueline and your shopping experience a lot more fun than going on Amazon.
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I bought an extending-handle fly swat for £1.99 in Hunstanton last week. Not sure if it was an unwise purchase just yet, but it has come in very handy for swatting my wife’s bum as she walks past me. Those flats for sale look too cheap to me. £185,000 for Poole? I would be wary of the service charges. (And the cladding on the building)
Best wishes, Pete.
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It does say ‘from’ so wonder what the cheapest one is like…
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Lol, I love the ‘green’ car. Does it require mowing? 😂
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Yes Debby, probably have to take it to the hairdressers!
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🤣😂
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When we were digging out one of the old raised beds last week Laura spotted a newt. Not a very rare one but one more creature to add to the list of inhabitants here.
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I’ve never seen a newt
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This one was tiny and looked like a wingless dragon!
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This is a perfect Oddball Challenge post. the green car, the microwavable container. LOL Is this a challenge you are hosting, or responding to? Cute pics, Janet. 🙂 xxx
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Just for fun Marsha.
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I love odd ball photos. The green car will stick with me for a while. 🙂 xxx
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I have to confess a relative sent me that photo and I couldn’t resist using it.
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It’s unique for sure. BTW, I haven’t lost any respect for you over your lack of resistence. I have used several pictures Vince took. LOL
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