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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 pete11 on Apr 12, 2023 18:15:28 GMT
What do we think? Looks like it might be an egg under there as she fusses about? This was just about 30mins ago as she returned to the nest to settle for the night.  |
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 17:27:47 GMT
Great news!
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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 sammi on Apr 12, 2023 16:34:27 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! I thought this too John until today and nest building started and in this weather too Never say never  Good luck and hoping your birds are just about to start. |
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 15:55:14 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! Still time John, thing's only just beginning for many so don’t give up. Sue |
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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 springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2023 14:48:03 GMT
 Oh Wow Sammi So pleased for you
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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 springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2023 14:02:56 GMT
✅for an egg 🐣
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 13:35:58 GMT
Excellent! will look forward to seeing them |
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 13:31:42 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! Would love to see a bees nest on camera! we had tree bumblebees in a nest box a few years ago but it never had a camera in and at the time it was still quite a rare sighting. |
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 13:01:09 GMT
There have been a few visits so far in box one by a bluetit So pleased that there is some interest still  |
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Post by johnb2023 on Apr 12, 2023 12:51:06 GMT
Excellent Pete. You got a live stream sorted yet?
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Post by johnb2023 on Apr 12, 2023 12:44:53 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though!
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 12, 2023 11:34:43 GMT
Thanks ladies - It's good to be back with something interesting to share. I have been so disappointed over the last few years with nothing of my own to write about that I completely lost interest in the forum. I've even forgotten how to get the films and photos on the website ( Might be something to do with age! - I have to write most things down these days).
It was a pleasant surprise to see the 8 eggs in the nest this morning, I've looked every day - morning and night - to see the nest building since the first bit of moss appeared, but never viewed anything that might have been an egg! Every morning everything was covered when I switched on and every evening I checked around 7pm to catch her coming in, she would settle on the cup and with a wiggle or two had her head under her wing with never showing the slightest hint of an egg.
I haven't connected up my programmable recorder yet as I was not expecting the sight I was greeted with this morning, so I suppose that's the next thing that I will have to dig out the instructions for!
Anyway best of luck to all you guys (old and new) out there with your boxes etc for a successful season, and I'll be keeping you informed with regards to mine. ( Haven't named them yet - mind you haven't seen the male so far.)
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 12, 2023 11:34:06 GMT
Wishing you and the birds a great season, look forward to updates.
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 11:33:53 GMT
Will watch with interest then Pete, but certainly looked like an egg in that photo - they are experts at hiding them. Keep us informed.
Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 12, 2023 11:32:39 GMT
I definitely see an egg in the nest pete, no doubt at all.  |
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Post by pete11 on Apr 12, 2023 10:51:21 GMT
Actually this might have been a false alarm!
I can't see anything obviously egg-like on the camera feed at the moment.
It could be just very well hidden... But I may have got excited for nothing.
I'll post something as soon as it's more clear what's happening....!
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 10:25:58 GMT
Managed to get a quick glimpse of an egg this morning! should be a second one on the way shortly she was in the way of the nest hole when the pic was taken so the camera reverted to ir but the eggs are a gorgeous blue colour.  |
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 10:19:14 GMT
 That's great news Beechnut. Are those the first eggs on the forum? Hope everything goes well.
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 9:51:55 GMT
Lovely to see you back on the forum Beechnut, and for the wonderful news. So pleased for you , will await all your updates. Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2023 9:09:06 GMT
BRILLIANT NEWS great to hear something out there is happening a good brood look forward to the updates
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 12, 2023 9:01:19 GMT
SHE'S BACK !!!!
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Not much more action since but it does give me hope 
Good luck and hoping your birds are just about to start.
. So very pleased Sammi. Lovely clear video. 
Oh Wow Sammi 
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.
That's great news Beechnut. Are those the first eggs on the forum? Hope everything goes well.