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Post by elle on Mar 23, 2019 17:17:33 GMT
I never thought of that Paul!! I automatically thought of preening, I switch kitchen tv on all day on a weekend so I can watch/hear as soon as anything lands on the box, but could well have occurred while I’m at work. come to think, had a couple of quick visits today but only one bird, I thought it was male cos it went outside of box and was calling quite loudly but nothing else came, so am wondering now Elle xx
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 23, 2019 20:18:35 GMT
That could still be the case Elle, Just the time of year it is I was thinking maybe a little fight broke out. Hard to say if didn't see it though of course! Keep them eyes peeled on the weekends
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Post by sammi on Mar 23, 2019 21:06:23 GMT
Hope the nest wriggles lead to something more and that the pair are both OK. I have lots of feathers in my roosting box but I know that's from tha male preening himself into top form.
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Post by suep on Mar 23, 2019 22:16:23 GMT
I hope so Sue, any news at yours?? Elle Xx Where have you been Elle ? Yes got Building going on - but NOT in my camera box . However, very excited. Pictures on my thread are rubbish but shows intent. Sue
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2019 11:43:46 GMT
Fingers crossed for you Elle!
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Post by suep on Mar 28, 2019 19:24:37 GMT
Any news at all at yours Elle? Seem to have been quiet of late, hope all ok. Still keeping things crossed Sue
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Post by elle on Mar 28, 2019 19:49:23 GMT
I haven’t been on a lot lately Sue still have a gut feeling that nothing’s going to happen for me this year, although I have had a couple of visits and the odd wiggle it’s few and far between, I do believe in the theory that they might build a back up nest because I’ve had half built nests in one box then full successful nests in another, so whether it’s decoy or backup?! I have had nesting stuff brought into what I’m going to call my “decoy box” the other day, but then she took the full lot out again and haven’t seen her since, so really confused. I decided to put my 2nd LED light in this box just in case!! Camara on this box is a bit fuzzy but managed to get a picture before she emptied it. Probably need new new camera next year because this looks b\w Elle xx
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 28, 2019 20:37:48 GMT
Very good that you've had material brought in though Elle, Please bare in mind I got my first material off Tatty then very limited visits for 8 days before she got stuck in with building. Getting material brought in can only be a good sign.
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Post by suep on Mar 28, 2019 20:41:36 GMT
There is still an awful lot we don’t understand about them. I can understand them building a second nest - just in case, but emptying the nest is a new one on me. Really don’t understand why they would use up the energy unnecessarily - strange. Having said that mine does more emptying than filling . Maybe if I could see in the nest I might have a fairly empty shock. Just trying to stay positive and hope the nest is successful. Really really do hope it happens for you. Sue
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Post by elle on Mar 28, 2019 21:01:43 GMT
Sue forgive me for laughing but you must undoubtedly be the most patient person I’ve ever come across, not being able to see anything in my boxes would do my nut in but every year your positivity & patience never ceases to amaze me Paul .. I just wish they would leave the bl..dy stuff in Elle xx
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Post by suep on Mar 28, 2019 22:52:52 GMT
Not really patient Elle, just get resigned . Each year I start off eager and positive and I end up . Then I just accept it just isn’t in the stars for me to have a box to watch . I could , and I often and definitely end up Or , but then I remind myself i’m lucky to have a nest at all. My camera box is obviously not to my birds standards , they obviously like a more secluded home. . One day I will And I will , one day....................... Sue ps, I wish they’d leave the bl**dy stuff in too
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 8:41:30 GMT
Taking material back out has been a very common experience over the years in my boxes. I cannot remember where I heard this but it is thought to be a behaviour that occurs when nests are started early and the weather changes. It is a way the birds maintain their nesting instinct rather than doing nothing.
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Post by sammi on Mar 29, 2019 9:25:14 GMT
Mine are taking stuff in and out Sue...that is interesting what Benn says though. Sounds like the nesting hormones have kicked in but the laying hormones haven't. Conditions have to be just right don't they.
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Post by elle on Mar 29, 2019 21:14:22 GMT
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 29, 2019 21:17:38 GMT
Brilliant Elle! Glad she picked the side box for you (well fingers crossed)
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Post by sammi on Mar 29, 2019 21:18:37 GMT
Wonderful news.... Beautiful pictures too. I'll be keeping fingers crossed that more nest building continues tomorrow .
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Post by matt on Mar 29, 2019 21:48:17 GMT
Great stuff Elle!
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 29, 2019 22:08:57 GMT
Brilliant look forward to your updates.
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Post by petesbox on Mar 29, 2019 22:16:17 GMT
Nice one Elle.
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Post by suep on Mar 29, 2019 23:24:11 GMT
Awesome Elle, so pleased for you. Sue
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Post by natalie on Mar 30, 2019 0:14:06 GMT
I love the images Elle
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Post by YorksherLass on Mar 30, 2019 5:58:49 GMT
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Post by Amanda on Mar 30, 2019 7:39:29 GMT
Fabulous news
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Post by elle on Mar 30, 2019 11:11:38 GMT
Looks like building is on its way, however I still try to not get too excited at this stage as we all know to well, they can move on, she’s been building, steadily all morning and still doing so as I write. must say Paul, up to now it’s looking neater than last years nest Keep going girl Elle x
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Post by matt on Mar 30, 2019 11:20:56 GMT
Seems pretty committed to me Elle
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