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Post by matt on Apr 9, 2019 16:39:50 GMT
Commiserations Pete. For what it is worth, I am in the same boat but I will be leaving my cameras on until the end of April since, well, I might as well really - but not expecting anything to happen here, either. This is only my second year but it seems to me as if we've had a tougher year than last with lack of nests, would anyone else agree? I can only remember one person last year who didn't (I think), but this year there are at least five of us, and out of probably fewer forum members. I wonder why?
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 9, 2019 17:27:34 GMT
Thats a shame Pete, After both boxes getting material brought in aswell, Just shows doesn't it you can't even get excited when material is brought in! I wouldn't give up just yet, Maybe if still nothing in another week yes, But you could still get a "late nester"
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Post by elle on Apr 9, 2019 20:57:17 GMT
Pete I wouldn’t give up just yet, if it’s any consolation, my brother had blutits last year and started laying (I think) 29th or 30th April, and the nest was built last minute. He too had given up and switched his tv off, but he kept intermittently looking and good job he did or he would have missed it keep hope Elle xx
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 10, 2019 11:44:32 GMT
Hello Pete, I'm so sorry to read the two messages from you & Matt, both of you having no activity in your boxes at the moment, but let's hope that the same thing happens with both of you as happened last year with Elle's brother. I do remember her posting that lovely message.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 10, 2019 11:55:31 GMT
Ok, i'll leave the cameras on till the end of the month, thanks everyone.
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2019 21:15:27 GMT
I'm not convinced it's too late Pete
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 29, 2019 15:28:15 GMT
Pete, I am guessing by no posts nothing happened for you? Did all visits stop at start of April or have you still been having them?
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Post by petesbox on Apr 30, 2019 20:36:34 GMT
Hi Paul i'm afraid not, all visits stopped very abruptly at the beginning of April, never mind, for all of you who have nests i hope they are all successfull. I will look in now and again to see how everyones doing.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 30, 2019 20:43:01 GMT
That is shame Pete, I guessed but I wanted to ask and make sure. You had nest being built and everything aswell Do you think the GT's scared the BT's away?
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Post by petesbox on Apr 30, 2019 23:51:26 GMT
I think its a posabillity about the GT's Paul, i'm pretty sure the GT's scared the Bt's away last year and again they started but never finished the nest, Although last year the GT's were acturely nesting in the garden.
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Post by petesbox on May 16, 2019 20:24:58 GMT
Hi everyone, would you believe it i have a late taker, blue tit. The first video was monday morning with the first material brought in, the second video is how it stands tonight this is her first roost in the box so im thinking there could be an egg tomorrow. This is the first chance i've had to post this week i'll keep them coming as much as i can.
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Post by hfriel on May 16, 2019 20:40:26 GMT
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Post by petesbox on May 16, 2019 20:47:03 GMT
Hi hfriel, i'd been having visit from this pair last week but did'nt realy expect this, so its been a nice surprise.
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Post by suep on May 16, 2019 20:48:22 GMT
Wow Pete, that is amazing news. Will look forward to all updates. Sue
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Post by petesbox on May 16, 2019 20:54:47 GMT
Hi sue, thanks, this is the first blue tits i've had (only ever had GT's) so i'm looking forward to this.
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 16, 2019 20:57:06 GMT
That is amazing Pete! Do you think she may of had a failed nest elsewhere and trying again? Looking forward to seeing what size her clutch will be with it being late into May now. Still hope for Karen, Matt and Amanda maybe?
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Post by matt on May 16, 2019 20:59:46 GMT
Ha ha, amazing Pete! Bet you're glad you didn't turn the camera off now eh? Congrats.
Never say never.. mine are still on so..
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Post by petesbox on May 16, 2019 21:05:47 GMT
Cheers Paul, yes thats a possibility although i have seen GT's about so perhaps she's had trouble finding a nest site she's happy with we will never know. Yep still hope for them Paul as i realy did'nt expect this. Hi Matt,cheers, your dead right about that, yeah keep them on matt.
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Post by natalie on May 16, 2019 22:01:46 GMT
Congrats Pete
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Post by petesbox on May 16, 2019 22:05:33 GMT
Thanks Natalie.
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Post by YorksherLass on May 17, 2019 15:40:40 GMT
This is wonderful news Pete & a lovely surprise for you as well! Any more developments today (hopefully!)
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Post by petesbox on May 17, 2019 16:54:05 GMT
First egg laid this morning, i'll post a video later tonight.
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Post by petesbox on May 17, 2019 20:56:16 GMT
Video of the first egg being laid this morning.
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Post by suep on May 17, 2019 21:48:03 GMT
Fantastic, seems your season is going to last a while yet. So pleased. Sue
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Post by petesbox on May 17, 2019 22:39:33 GMT
This is latest i've had a nest start so yes indeed Sue.
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