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Post by suep on Feb 16, 2020 22:11:48 GMT
Hi Karen, trying to catch up with all. Lovely videos and pictures, looks like you have plenty of interest going on, long may it last. Hope we all get lots of nests. Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 17, 2020 7:35:44 GMT
Thanks Sue, fingers crossed for a wonderful season for all of us and the birds
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 18, 2020 10:47:51 GMT
Potential tenants mayby, this is the first time this year I have seen the female actually enter the box too. I hope she likes it.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 18, 2020 12:59:34 GMT
Glad you've got a pair visiting Karen, You thought about giving the box a little clean out now a female is interested?
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Post by sammi on Feb 18, 2020 13:11:55 GMT
Great news Karen. Spring is just around the corner๐ฆ๐๐๐
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Post by Amanda on Feb 18, 2020 13:37:05 GMT
Thatโs brilliant news Karen. Is Boulder one of them?
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 19, 2020 6:43:36 GMT
Thanks guys, I have thought about it Paul,but have read other posts where they have left it so was a bit unsure of the best thing to do, but think I will clean it out its not nice. Amanda yes Boulder is the rooster and he comes with a lady in tow as does the male he had a scrap with, thats the one in the pic above, so he hasnt learnt his lesson.Fingers crossed one of the ladies will choose it.
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Post by suep on Feb 19, 2020 9:09:20 GMT
So hope they settle on your box Karen. Re cleaning, I did just that two days ago and my rooster was not happy about it - however has settled back in so all ended well. Good luck. Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 19, 2020 13:39:36 GMT
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 19, 2020 13:43:50 GMT
As can be seen I did give it a clean, so he better not moan about it. The visits are ramping up a little, the male that comes to the box the most isnt the rooster. As this one has a flick on each black line from his eyes whereas the rooster has a nice clean straight line, Boulder I believe.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 19, 2020 14:05:47 GMT
Brilliant Karen, Looks like she is having a good look around there aswell, Looks like activity for most people is really picking up now! Great to see.
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 19, 2020 14:14:21 GMT
Yes she must have high standards she goes into every nook and cranny!
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Post by Amanda on Feb 19, 2020 18:41:56 GMT
Thatโs really good, your female looks like she will keep a tidy house
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 19, 2020 18:46:35 GMT
Yes she must have high standards she goes into every nook and cranny! Good job you give it a spring clean in that case
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Post by elle on Feb 21, 2020 21:45:35 GMT
Good luck for the new season Karen,
Elle Xx
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 22, 2020 17:59:00 GMT
and to you too!
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Post by karenupnorth on Feb 27, 2020 10:31:07 GMT
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 27, 2020 11:20:34 GMT
Looks like more birds have paired up now Karen, House hunting is getting more serious. Your activity will probably pick up even more next week as we go into march!
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Post by sammi on Feb 27, 2020 12:15:35 GMT
Hi Karen That is great news.๐๐ The weather here is not so bad yet and I've noticed there is a bit of displaying going on amongst the bluetits. I have counted about 5 but can't be sure and I'm hopeless at ID-ing them. ๐โน๐ Good luck.I'm sure you'll get at least one nest this year.๐ค๐ค
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Post by suep on Feb 27, 2020 20:10:40 GMT
All looking good Karen. Canโt wait for the next few weeks - wishing my life away. Hoping we ALL get at least one nest Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 9, 2020 8:40:09 GMT
Morning all its glorious this morning in Yorkshire and the birds are loving it flitting here and there chasing each other around! Tree box getting lots of visits by at least two pairs, and also the rooster is still lodging and making a mess, will have to be up ladder again soon to clear out Next doors box is still in situe and also is getting checked out watch this space
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Post by greatbluehopeful on Mar 9, 2020 8:45:10 GMT
Best of luck Karen! Great when the sun shines like that....energy and buzz in the air.
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Post by matt on Mar 9, 2020 11:11:02 GMT
Next doors box is still in situe and also is getting checked out watch this space Come on Karen, time to take action
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 9, 2020 11:30:27 GMT
Oh Karen, What you left that box up?? When you inviting me around, I'll show you how you remove it no f**ks given for your neighbors, Just give me 2 minutes in the garden!
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 9, 2020 13:33:17 GMT
Matt and Paul oh my days I am too soft thats my problem. But hey I just got back from shopping and I got a nest wriggle
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