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Post by sammi on Apr 7, 2023 10:10:19 GMT
O just had to post this. The action this morning has moved to another box. I'm assuming it's the same pair but listen to his call. I'm sure he's saying "my birdie"  |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 7, 2023 10:49:46 GMT
He is for sure, hope they settle for your box!
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 7, 2023 10:55:41 GMT
That’s so sweet Sammi 😊
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Post by suep on Apr 7, 2023 14:56:22 GMT
Hopefully they will settle for one of your boxes Sammi. Loving the little chatter.
Sue
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 8, 2023 9:22:04 GMT
Any updates Sammi?
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Post by sammi on Apr 8, 2023 10:43:19 GMT
Its meant to heat up abit over the bank holiday Sammi, Think its going to be as high as 17c here by Sunday. Should get things going for everyone, That and entering into the second week of April. Seems Liverpool is the place to be for Easter. Our temperatures are not so good. Hopefully they will pick up enough to set the ball rolling  if that's what's holding them back. I seem to remember there is a minimum temp they need to get the nesting hormones flowing. |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 8, 2023 10:52:45 GMT
Thats interesting sammi about the temperature. Getting warmer in the coming days so fingers crossed.
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Post by sammi on Apr 8, 2023 19:20:34 GMT
Thats interesting sammi about the temperature. Getting warmer in the coming days so fingers crossed. I wish I could find where I had read it. I think I found it that year when a lot of nests were just abandoned mid season and the theory was the temperature had dropped so low that they just lost the nesting urge. If course I could have just dreamt it  |
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 14:13:23 GMT
Would you believe nest building would start in this weather I turned the cameras back on to find a nest was underway in what I call the patio box. It's been the one the sparrows have fought for over the last couple of years. |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 12, 2023 14:48:03 GMT
 Oh Wow Sammi So pleased for you
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 15:51:15 GMT
Just shows, never underestimate these little birds, a storm won’t put them off  . So very pleased Sammi. Lovely clear video.  Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 16:37:54 GMT
Thanks Ann and Sue. I must admit I couldn't keep the cameras off for long  Not much more action since but it does give me hope |
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 17:27:47 GMT
Great news!
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Post by pete11 on Apr 12, 2023 18:17:19 GMT
Hurray! Great news! Look forward to seeing more.
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Post by sammi on Apr 13, 2023 15:17:36 GMT
Here is Mrs with a bit of side view. She's not done much nest building today but has sat in the b ok x dreaming of better weather   |
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Post by suep on Apr 13, 2023 20:26:33 GMT
Here is Mrs with a bit of side view. She's not done much nest building today but has sat in the b ok x dreaming of better weather I think we’re all dreaming of better weather Sammi, all fed up with it now. We had a long heavy spell of hailstones here on the south coast today 🤷♀️. No wonder the birds are confused. Sue ps heading down your way next week so hope the sun shines ha ha |
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Post by sammi on Apr 14, 2023 11:26:52 GMT
Sue I hope you get the glorious weather and have a wonderful visit.
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Post by sammi on Apr 14, 2023 16:06:26 GMT
Well things are on hold here. No progress at all A couple of visits but they look confused  The male picks up a bit of straw and throws it about whist looking up at the entrance and then the female pops in and just looks about and then leaves |
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Post by suep on Apr 14, 2023 18:30:26 GMT
Oh Sammi, that is not what we want to hear. Hopefully the warmer weather that we’ve been promised will kick start them into action Sue |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 14, 2023 18:58:03 GMT
It will pick up tomorrow onwards once that sun shines tomorrow, such a strange time for them they must be so confused indeed 🤔😊
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Post by sammi on Apr 15, 2023 14:59:12 GMT
Turn the volume down on this.  Not sure if there is a new male on the block but certainly neither one was the female with the feather mite eyes. The one on the outside just was peering in. They are still around at least but the nest is still the same. |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 15, 2023 15:04:06 GMT
An interesting watch Sammi hope all goes well with the nest
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Post by suep on Apr 15, 2023 16:07:09 GMT
Well certainly not happy about something. We will watch this space Sue |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 16, 2023 7:49:35 GMT
I hope they crack on for you this coming week |
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Post by sammi on Apr 18, 2023 16:55:27 GMT
Officially given up hope now  Well it's been warm today and if anything it's been quieter than ever  One box has regular visits from a wasp who I think is pinching bits of wood for a nest somewhere, another has the spider who regularly catches a wasp or two, the box that was used last year has seen nothing recently and the one with a partial nest has had a couple of very quick visits by a couple of sparrows and one bluetit but only to hang onto the entrance. So all in all unless we get a second nest I think it unlikely we will have anything to follow. I will enjoy all your nests instead.
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if that's what's holding them back. I seem to remember there is a minimum temp they need to get the nesting hormones flowing.
Oh Wow Sammi 
. So very pleased Sammi. Lovely clear video. 
Not much more action since but it does give me hope 
The male picks up a bit of straw and throws it about whist looking up at the entrance and then the female pops in and just looks about and then leaves 
Not sure if there is a new male on the block but certainly neither one was the female with the feather mite eyes. The one on the outside just was peering in. They are still around at least but the nest is still the same. 
Well it's been warm today and if anything it's been quieter than ever 
One box has regular visits from a wasp who I think is pinching bits of wood for a nest somewhere, another has the spider who regularly catches a wasp or two, the box that was used last year has seen nothing recently and the one with a partial nest has had a couple of very quick visits by a couple of sparrows and one bluetit but only to hang onto the entrance. So all in all unless we get a second nest I think it unlikely we will have anything to follow. I will enjoy all your nests instead.