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Post by Beechnut on Apr 12, 2023 8:59:19 GMT
Finally, after 3? long years, I have a GT that has built in my Wallbox. She started building towards the end of March and finally today has left the cup uncovered showing 8 eggs. I am keeping everything crossed that nothing has gone wrong because she hasn't been back for about half an hour!  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2023 8:43:40 GMT
Just been watching nest wriggles in box 2 maybe today the nesting will pick up
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 8:06:13 GMT
Brilliant news Pete  , so happy for you. As Ann says, best place to be is in that beautiful nest at the moment. Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2023 6:05:14 GMT
👏🏻👏🏻congratulations on the first egg this season
The weather isn’t good for this week here either
Birds will be so cosy and warm in that nest
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Post by pete11 on Apr 12, 2023 5:34:13 GMT
First egg! Camera weirdly stopped reporting any motion overnight, and the live stream was unavailable until after 6am this morning. Possibly weather related. Mildly concerned about that as it could be moisture or something in the camera (it was absolutely hacking it down with rain last night) Egg #1 visible in the centre of this pic...  |
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Post by starling78 on Apr 11, 2023 17:55:06 GMT
Looks like the starlings have their first egg this morning, unfortunately the new camera is in a poor position in relation to the nest cup so I haven't glimpsed it yet and the sound is not working properly, just my luck! but judging by her behaviour this morning I'd say there is an egg in there.
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Post by suep on Apr 11, 2023 17:44:39 GMT
Horrendous weather here Ann, just hope all the little birds are tucked away somewhere safe for the next couple of days  Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 11, 2023 14:49:05 GMT
Well it’s more like autumn weather here
Going to be wet and windy most of the week
No wonder the birds are holding back from nesting and raising their broods
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 11, 2023 12:34:57 GMT
Yes sammi you can have the other box
Fingers crossed things progress with both of them 😊
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Post by sammi on Apr 11, 2023 10:35:02 GMT
Very interesting Sue I can’t be to choosy, I’ll settle for either one 😊 Can I 'bagsy ' the other one  The late activity in these boxes is giving me a bit of hope Bluetit visit to each box this morning. |
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2023 19:33:47 GMT
Fingers crossed Benn I hope they nest soon. You have given me hope that our bluetits are just waiting for better weather |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 10, 2023 18:27:06 GMT
Very interesting Sue
I can’t be to choosy, I’ll settle for either one 😊
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 18:07:36 GMT
 Oh I’ve just noticed more material in the box 2 think I will have to claim this box  Well, you are going to have fun with this box then Ann. First the great tit visited today, then the blue tit, then the great tit again and finally back to the blue tit  . Which one will settle for it? Take your pick Ann  Sue |
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 17:54:13 GMT
Keeping everything crossed for you Benn Sue |
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 17:51:50 GMT
I am taking nothing for granted Benn, I know anything can go wrong so just playing each day as it comes, with fingers and toes crossed. We have very unsettled weather forecast for this coming week with high winds so just hope all stay safe. Good luck with yours and keep us informed of any updates.
Sue
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Post by benn on Apr 10, 2023 17:24:06 GMT
Hi Paul
Pretty confident that our Blue tits will nest as she has removed all the droppings and cleans out most days with a couple of visits. Our Great Tits have not re visited the other box for a number of days now. However, the nights have been freezing here over the lovely Easter weekend and now we have torrential rain, hail and gale force winds for the rest of the week. So I reckon it will be late April up here before things get going.
We found a half built Robins nest in our log store 2 weeks ago but the Robin was close by as I lifted the cover to collect some logs. So I think they have moved on which is a shame as no further building has taken place.
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Post by benn on Apr 10, 2023 17:12:42 GMT
Wow! such an advanced nest Sue. Our birds have broken off. Even the nice weather over Easter came with freezing minus 2C nights up here on the hills. Now we have torrential rain and hail stones and gale force winds with heavy rain tomorrow!!!  I reckon it will be late April before ours start to build now. Good that you have a serious pair!!! |
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Post by benn on Apr 10, 2023 17:06:55 GMT
Great videos Paul! Do you have any sheep nearby? Usually its the sheeps wool the farmers spray paint once they have determined which Ewes are pregnant.
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 10, 2023 15:09:40 GMT
Oh I’ve just noticed more material in the box 2 think I will have to claim this box
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 14:53:36 GMT
Sammi, So hope you turn back on one day to find nesting material added. . No Easter eggs on the forum this year - most unusual. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2023 11:49:33 GMT
Hi Sue Yes I noticed that too. I think it's unusual and I think I read somewhere possible mother and daughter. It will be an interesting one to watch  |
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2023 11:37:31 GMT
Still hope as you say Sue. I'm trying the old "watched kettle " thing and have turned off my cameras I'm going to watch those nest wiggles now Thanks for keeping us posted
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 11:13:34 GMT
Well, birds are still looking folks. Box 2 today at 10:47 (by their timer) had a great tit doing nest wriggles, and a little after 11:00 a blue tit n the same box also doing a couple of nest wriggles. Still hope. Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 10, 2023 10:46:53 GMT
How many nests have you this time Paul
Do you have the wren nesting again
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Post by suep on Apr 9, 2023 18:38:23 GMT
 Has anyone ever seen this before? In the bottom nest there are two blue tits roosting together! Don’t know if it’s a couple or two that both want to claim the box. Sue |
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, so happy for you. As Ann says, best place to be is in that beautiful nest at the moment.
The late activity in these boxes is giving me a bit of hope 
Oh I’ve just noticed more material in the box 2 
. Which one will settle for it? Take your pick Ann 
I reckon it will be late April before ours start to build now. 