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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 8, 2023 8:14:20 GMT
Thanks sue , it is frustrating, but they know best, will just have to wait and see what happens  |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 8, 2023 8:12:27 GMT
Awe so sorry it is so frustrating when that happens, but never say never, still time for another pair to come along  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 8, 2023 7:17:24 GMT
 Well my season is over before it started. I’ve just seen the blue tit taking wool from the container good luck to you all I will get my fix from off the forum ☹️
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Post by starling78 on Apr 7, 2023 18:21:19 GMT
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Post by suep on Apr 7, 2023 15:09:27 GMT
So frustrating isn’t it Karen. Hopefully this weekend should give them all a chance to decide and get a move on.
Sue
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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 springtime 66 on Apr 7, 2023 10:55:41 GMT
That’s so sweet Sammi 😊
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 7, 2023 10:54:49 GMT
My pair are still visiting daily to the box but not much farther on with the nest, whatever comes in is out again shortly after  in other news I have a pair of Wood Pigeons or what we call them Stoggies in Yorkshire, they are showing interest on top of my pergola which has a Clematis growing over it, will keep you all updated on anything new. |
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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 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 WildlifePaul on Apr 7, 2023 8:42:07 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.
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Post by sammi on Apr 7, 2023 7:51:50 GMT
Yes Paul still bit nippy here. No further action but one or two visits.
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Post by sammi on Apr 6, 2023 16:03:39 GMT
Ooh the pink is stunning  we once had a pink themed nest. Someone's hat maybe missing a few feathers |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 6, 2023 11:12:06 GMT
Feathers are now coming into the box she is spending most of her time shaping the cup now  Video below |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 6, 2023 9:55:39 GMT
Coming along nicely for you  |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 6, 2023 9:54:37 GMT
Its definitely a start Weather is meant to be nice from later today until Monday so should give it a big boost for you |
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Post by sammi on Apr 6, 2023 7:15:23 GMT
Thanks Sue I do hope the nest progresses. Yes Pete sadly we have a few cats that love our garden because of the bird life. We gently persuade them not to linger long if we see them but one newcomer is a bit of an aerial acrobat. We will just have to be vigilant. Lovely cats but the ones we see spend more time here than at their homes I think |
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Post by pete11 on Apr 5, 2023 22:29:34 GMT
Thanks Sue. I had my hopes dashed a little today. We have a robins nest just opposite the back door deep in the ivy. I see them disappearing there on a regular basis. Then this morning a newish cat to the neighbourhood was peering over the wall right above the nest  We shooed the cat away and today we learn she belongs to our new neighbours. Described as very friendly. I mentioned the nest but the reply was that she was a bit of a hunter killer. I'm not sure if this makes for good nesting territory  Cats - one of the biggest threats to garden birds. I had cats eyeing up my robin fledglings last year and definitely having a good go at grabbing them. And the same cats poop in my garden all the time! |
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Post by suep on Apr 5, 2023 21:35:32 GMT
Definitely a start Sammi 👍🏻🤞. Let’s hope that ‘friendly’ cat goes to visit other neighbours and stays away from your garden . A water canon might persuade it to try its luck elsewhere  Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 5, 2023 19:33:37 GMT
Well it's a start  It's the same box they used last year so seems she has turned down the spider's box even after cleaning it up |
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Post by suep on Apr 5, 2023 9:06:27 GMT
Oh goodness Pete, so hope the GT’s don’t upset your bluey’s. She has made an amazing nest. Keeping everything crossed that there is no fight or takeover Sue |
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Post by suep on Apr 5, 2023 9:02:26 GMT
Oh wow Paul, she is determined to have a beautiful colourful nest. Looking brilliant.  Sue |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 5, 2023 8:59:38 GMT
Lining the cup as begun, Very COLOURFUL! (Don't know where she is finding it I haven't put it out) See video / pictures below its cold and wet this morning so rather surprised she is lining the nest!    |
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Post by starling78 on Apr 5, 2023 8:16:56 GMT
Nest still coming along nicely, looks like it won't be long before eggs appear, managed to catch the male vocalising outside the box this morning, I just love all the funny noises they make  |
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Post by matt on Apr 5, 2023 8:07:23 GMT
Nice pics Pete but yeah, I do wonder what that great tit thinks he is doing in there!! Fingers crossed all will resolve peacefully.
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Well my season is over before it started.
this box unfortunately does not have a camera and it's my least viewable box on the north side of my house but she started to build yesterday only to take it all out again this morning 
she is back and forth all day and seems to be roosting in there too so will post developments with that one when I see hear/more 
we once had a pink themed nest. Someone's hat maybe missing a few feathers 
We shooed the cat away and today we learn she belongs to our new neighbours. Described as very friendly. I mentioned the nest but the reply was that she was a bit of a hunter killer. I'm not sure if this makes for good nesting territory 
It's the same box they used last year so seems she has turned down the spider's box even after cleaning it up 
