Wolves in Algarve?

Ellen Frances · Post by **Ellen Frances** » Mon May 05, 2003 6:06 pm

We were watching a wildlife prog. today (Longleat safari pk.Wilts.)
and quite a bit was taken up concerning the wolf enclosure--as we watched H said "That looks like the animal I saw in the Senhora da Verde area that day!"
In my description on Ellies Corner(close encounters) i put the colour as mainly grey but H tells me it had a reddish/almost bronzie tinge --but he was so sure Carlos was right with it being "Lobo".
Anyway my question is,are there folk in Algarve,particularly those in residence for a long timewho have had any experience of wolves or who know of anyone who've encountered them ?
I would love to know as I still have my reservations on Hs & Carlos' encounter. Carlos was very certain as he'd seen them in the Alentejo as a lad--but this far South ?
I suppose the area of Vale do Lobo must have aquired its name from a wolf population way way back.
Thanks Ellie.

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon May 05, 2003 6:26 pm

well i believe there was supposed to be a view of a wolf in val do lobo and the owner of val do lobo sander van gelder (but you can call me sandpaper) offered a reward.. nothing has been seen since so the mystery deepens????!!!

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Tue May 06, 2003 12:35 am

Is there really an owner of Val do Lobo --sander, what was it sandpaperer? Martin or are you having me on ?
Was there really a wolf sighting ?
I only ever went to that area to visit an English butcher ,as I couldnt always make myself understood at my local butchers.
At the time,I never realised the significance of the name val do lobo,until Carlos & Hs wolf encounter. Theres a Val do Ursa (bear ?) I think also. Must have been a very wild country at one time !
Theres been some talk here that theyre thinking of re-introducing wolves to wild parts of Scotland--to do with keeping wildcat numbers down.
Think theyre worried about numbers of "roe deer" in north portugal as these are taken by wolves--- I believe poison has been used to get rid of wolves,which i find upsetting --- theyve as much right to live as other creatures.Theyre a much-maligned animal.i find them quite beautiful.I hope the wolf conservation works .I would hate to see them disappear.Boa noite, Elle.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 06, 2003 12:49 am

yes true..there was a piece in the resident about a year or so ago.

nothing seen or heard since..perhaps its like nessie!!!!

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Tue May 06, 2003 11:11 am

There is a whole family of them running 'Wolf's Restaurant' in Monte Carvoeiro

(Or does this just confuse the issue?)

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Tue May 06, 2003 12:50 pm

Wolves (a whole family ?) in Monte carvoeiro eh? Have to have a good look when Im out inAugust--we must conserve these creatures at all costs!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 06, 2003 7:41 pm

yes i use to be a wolf but im alright nooooooooooooooow

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Tue May 06, 2003 10:58 pm

Are you sure youre alright now dear ?
Is it only when theres a Full Moon youre suddenly go very hairy,develop fangs and long claws and cant stop Howling

Only joking sweetie---Im sure youre a pussy cat really

Are you leader of the pack? boa noite Elle.

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Tue May 06, 2003 11:34 pm

On my "slightly" more serious side as Ellen Frances, can I just put a little word in for wildlife conservation and particularly the one Ive recently joined :
The Wolf Society Of Great Britain.
This covers all areas and particularly where wolf numbers are on the decline.
It costs £16 a year to be a member and during that year you receive 4 Magazines containing news and updates on the societys work.
You can join by e-mailing WS.GBI@VIRGIN.NET
OR/ Type in keyword The Wolf Society of Great Britain,where you can print out the membership form (which contains address) and forward it with a cheque.
Hope you do not mind the ad.Steen. Thank-you, Ellie.
P.S. Aparently the "Canis lupus" numbers are quite good in northeast Portugal.Wonder when and where the next one will be seen in Algarve

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Tue May 06, 2003 11:46 pm

Hi Blondelle

Looking at your last two posts on this topic I can see you have definately got the hang of the emoticons now - you see you just needed that private tuition from one of the men - although I always understood it to be women that were most in touch with their emotions. . . imagine Cowboy, Ranger, etc with a feminine side.

Hey Cowboy how would that go down in Texas?

Maddi

p.s. getting silly now and turning "Wolves" in to this weeks' "local drivers", "death of . .", etc. Well we always have topic on the go where we can indulge ourselves.

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Wed May 07, 2003 12:06 am

Evening Maddi (or should I say boa tarde)
I was just signing off when i caught your message--yeah,I do seem to have cracked the emoticons thing dont I? Getting quite blase(or however its spelt !
You had me laugh out loud imagining Cowboy & our other male forum friends in touch with their "feminine" side --- "Coop" would never ever live it down in texas would he--i mean, 3 ex-wives --he has his reputation to think of--but i must put in a word of defence,hes always acted in the most gentlemanly way to me (well,i do have this mental image of cool Gary Cooper & High Noon !)
Maddi darling ,I am ( Iswear) trying my hardest to be serious regarding the wildlife conservation--but I do enjoy very much the input of fun and some silliness,in fact i think its great--you & all the others ,always make it worth while --as Cowboy put it once "the interaction" and it makes our lives a bit lighter and sunnier!
Keep smiling & hope the suns shining in Devon--its been quite lovely here in (usually windy) Lincs, Nite,Ellie.

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Wed May 07, 2003 12:26 am

Hey Blondelle

Can you do me a favour when you get the chance? I have been "told off" on the Carvoeiro Mar topic which is absolutely fine if someone can explain to me the original complaint.

So when you get a mo, please have a look and then explain it to me. 'Cos I think I am losing my mind

cowboy · Post by **cowboy** » Wed May 07, 2003 4:44 am

now, now, ladies...cowboys are always in touch with their "feminine" side...usualy through their lawyer's...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 07, 2003 8:40 am

no maddi your not losing your mind...the suing business metioned in t he other topic is much ado about nothing

Blondelle · Post by **Blondelle** » Wed May 07, 2003 3:30 pm

Afternoon Maddi,
Just this minute got in--had early garden job to go to this morning and as they say in Peckham(Im originally from DEL boys neck of woods) Im "Cream-crackered "!
But just read your message--fraid I havent read , what is it Carvoeiro Mar ?
But Ill have a look now and get back--Im sure youre not going mad! Mind you, "I" go a bit funny when the moons full! Or could it something slightly catching on the forum

Maddi,think I pressed wrong emoticon--should have been this

Anyway --ill get back when Ive had "deck" at that topic.