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Post by suep on Apr 16, 2023 14:12:58 GMT
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Post by suep on Apr 16, 2023 14:04:23 GMT
Sounds as though things are going really well at yours Beechnut, so that’s lovely. Does seem a strange year with so few nests yet being built. I so hope things do pick up or the numbers of these little birds will dwindle quickly . Fingers crossed it is just a temporary det back. Looking forward to seeing pics of your chicks which are looking likely to be the first on the forum.
Sue
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 16, 2023 9:01:23 GMT
It's sad that so many on here are not getting GT and BT nests in their boxes this year - we can only hope that when the weather settles down things might change.
My GT is still sitting on her 8 eggs (must think of some names!) which should be hatching somewhere around 24th April.
The next thing I need to do is get some mini mealworms. I had a look yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see that the prices were so reasonable (LivefoodsDirect), I was expecting at least a doubling in price after all the problems over the last two or three years. Anyway I'll leave that until next week - I've sorted out my adapted feeder, which hasn't been used for 3 years and hope that they will use it when the time comes.
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 16, 2023 8:16:16 GMT
Yes it is very disappointing, really love watching the process, this year it would have been 4th year in a row so cant really complain I have been very fortunate in having them chose my box so often. Will get my fix from the others on the forum.  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 16, 2023 8:09:30 GMT
Karen it’s not a good feeling seeing them going off in another direction with nesting material
Seems like a few of us are in same situation the biggest shock is Malcom’s empty nest boxes
We will have to enjoy Sue’s Paul Pete’s Benn Johns and any others this year. 🤔😊
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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 karenupnorth on Apr 16, 2023 7:46:56 GMT
Thanks everyone, I think its a no go this year,  I have seen her taking material somewhere, they still come and feed so will make sure they have waxworms etc when chicks come. |
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Post by sammi on Apr 15, 2023 19:30:22 GMT
Hi Karen It sounds like it's a strange one indeed. I hope the weather brings them back into nesting mode. Mine have built a bit of a nest and then nothing  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 15, 2023 18:18:46 GMT
It certainly has been a very different start this year for everyone, this week coming will step up things with the nest building
I’m sure they will be back Karen 😊good luck
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Post by suep on Apr 15, 2023 18:13:44 GMT
I truly hope this week of more settled weather will get them back and building quickly for you Karen. Such a strange and frustrating year. Can’t remember one quite like this before. I will keep everything crossed for you. Sue |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 15, 2023 17:49:02 GMT
Quick update, although not the one I wanted to share, despite building starting on the 2nd, there has been very little action since, odd visit through the day, messing with the moss taking it out etc but no more building as such since, so not sure if they have chosen a different site this year or if they are just biding their time, I have had nests in previous years not start till end of April so I haven't totally lost hope, the weather is picking up so will soon find out if they come back and carry on |
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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 suep on Apr 15, 2023 16:01:22 GMT
Got home from work to find the second female is now building in the nest box they were checking out this morning, lots of moss going in  Really good news , look forward to hearing your updates. Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 15, 2023 15:32:42 GMT
Wow that sounds great
Good luck on both boxes
I know the feeling well with no camera and no nest
Thanks for the encourage and hope
Look forward to following the posts 😊
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Post by starling78 on Apr 15, 2023 15:29:10 GMT
Got home from work to find the second female is now building in the nest box they were checking out this morning, lots of moss going in |
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Post by springtime 66 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 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 starling78 on Apr 15, 2023 7:57:44 GMT
A few developments here, the starlings I think have 4 eggs now could be 5 but it looks like that is it going by the behaviour, I only ever manage to see two at a time because of the camera angle but hopefully in 2 weeks or so we may get a glimpse of some chicks! Here is what I took yesterday:  My male bluetit has managed to get a second female and is only now showing her nest boxes so those of you without nests don't lose hope just yet! she seems quite interested in another one of mine, again without a camera  so it will be a record for me if I have 2 as I have only ever had one at a time or none, the first female has been collecting my rabbit hair I put out for her to line her nest, just wish I had a camera in that box as the nest must be so cosy! |
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Post by springtime 66 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 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 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 sammi on Apr 14, 2023 11:43:15 GMT
Thanks everyone - I read those instructions but still couldn't get the photo displayed on my posting, only the URL(?) but it seems as if you all could see it, so I'll have to settle with that. The long lay-off hasn't done me any good at all. (I'm 83 now and forgetting more things than I remember!   ) I can certainly understand what you mean Beechnut being of a certain age too. I had trouble remembering how to upload a picture. I'm sure they change things just to frustrate us. On my screen the direct link to use is just below the url one. The url works well though so I would stick with that. I find videos easier to share as I keep forgetting how to use post images I would love to have Great tits nesting but somehow they pass my boxes by. |
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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 suep on Apr 14, 2023 10:01:01 GMT
Thanks everyone - I read those instructions but still couldn't get the photo displayed on my posting, only the URL(?) but it seems as if you all could see it, so I'll have to settle with that. The long lay-off hasn't done me any good at all. (I'm 83 now and forgetting more things than I remember! ) Well, I think you are doing really well Beechnut. I am a few years younger than you and have great difficulty with anything technical so am sure I will be useless at 83. Technology going too fast for people like us that didn’t grow up with it. The URL works so don’t worry about anything else. Looking forward to all your updates. Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 14, 2023 9:49:04 GMT
Aww bless you
It’s keeping you with an interest and well done for keeping up with the forum and technology 😊
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. It doesn’t bode well for the numbers of our tit population. Just hope nests start late or we get a bumper boost next year. I know that doesn’t stop the upset and frustration of those on here without a nest for this year- we all in turn have felt this disappointment and it’s not nice when we wait all year for Spring to come around in the anticipation. Big group hug to all 
. It doesn’t bode well for the numbers of our tit population. Just hope nests start late or we get a bumper boost next year. I know that doesn’t stop the upset and frustration of those on here without a nest for this year- we all in turn have felt this disappointment and it’s not nice when we wait all year for Spring to come around in the anticipation. Big group hug to all 
I have seen her taking material somewhere, they still come and feed so will make sure they have waxworms etc when chicks come. 
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. 
so it will be a record for me if I have 2 as I have only ever had one at a time or none, the first female has been collecting my rabbit hair I put out for her to line her nest, just wish I had a camera in that box as the nest must be so cosy!
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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