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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 8:00:09 GMT
Our robin chicks are really coming along now, They grow so fast! Mum and dad still using the mealworm feeder like nobodys business of course   |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 28, 2021 8:29:06 GMT
Lovey to see Paul
What a garden you have and so much going on with the bird nests
so lovely to see them
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 28, 2021 9:34:04 GMT
Great to see the robins (and the rest of your aviary) doing so well Paul, hope we can get some footage through their development to fledging.
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Post by hfriel on Apr 28, 2021 9:37:58 GMT
Wonderful Paul also just seen your lovely photo on ‘Gardenature’ tweet......lovely.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 28, 2021 12:09:29 GMT
Great clip of the woody Paul, thats one bold bird
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 17:06:27 GMT
So, I know whats happened to my second female who give up on Matts 3 hole stone box.. She is sitting on eggs in the log box which is about 3 feet off the ground by the big pond what I put out for the wrens!  No camera inside but I did open the lid and get these pictures with my flash on well it was a video with the flash on these are the stills from it   |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 28, 2021 17:08:05 GMT
Yet another nest for you Paul fantastic, she looks really cosy in there lovely photos
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 17:22:32 GMT
Here is the video I got, She didn't seem to mind but I won't keep disturbing her! Abit gutted its got no camera in but its so low down and really hidden I honestly didn't expect a blue tit to give it a second look  i'll get the odd picture inside the box now and again once the chicks arrive though just try not to disturb her much |
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Post by hfriel on Apr 28, 2021 17:22:50 GMT
 And the Bird Zoo keeps expanding..........
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2021 17:28:42 GMT
Amazing, Paul!
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Post by Taz on Apr 28, 2021 17:35:16 GMT
Fantastic news Paul 👏🤞
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 17:58:26 GMT
Thanks everyone,
Abit gutted its a none camera box but ah well, The main thing is shes got somewhere safe to nest!
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Post by sammi on Apr 29, 2021 7:18:56 GMT
Lovely to see the robin chicks doing so well and honestly don't these little birds keep surprising us. Lovely for you to have another bluetit nest. Maybe they are are camera shy  |
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Post by elle on May 3, 2021 11:53:16 GMT
Brilliant news Paul but a bit scary being so low, vermin etc.  I’d be a bag of nerves with that one when is your hatching due Paul cos I think I’m a few days behind you  Elle xx |
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Post by elle on May 3, 2021 11:59:08 GMT
Forgot to mention Happy birthday Paul   It is today isn’t it? Have a great day  Elle xx |
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Post by Taz on May 3, 2021 12:15:52 GMT
Happy birthday Paul, hopefully you're there enjoying the wildlife 🎁🍻🎂
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Post by YorksherLass on May 3, 2021 14:15:54 GMT
Paul, have a great day if you can (in all these downpours - very welcome for me - but not ideal for your special day!) 
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Post by petesbox on May 3, 2021 16:22:16 GMT
Many happy returns Paul.
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Post by karenupnorth on May 3, 2021 16:27:44 GMT
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Post by springtime 66 on May 3, 2021 16:37:54 GMT
 Sorry it’s late wishing you a happy birthday Paul I didn’t realise. Hope you have been able to enjoy it despite the miserable wet day
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Post by suep on May 3, 2021 19:36:06 GMT
Paul, what a miserable day it’s been for a birthday, hope you’ve managed to enjoy it. How fantastic to find the blue tit nesting - so wonderful that they are so trusting of you. You really are a magnet for the birdies . Sue
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 3, 2021 21:07:37 GMT
Thank you for the birthday wishes everyone, I had an amazing day / night even with the bad weather. Managed to go for a pub evening meal with cheryl my sister and her fiance when the rain died off they had marquees etc so the day wasn't ruined My 5 robins have fledged now I didn't realise they leave the nest before they can actually fly (14 days) until I read it online  But yes they fledged today of all days when they hit the 14 day mark they are just hanging about inside the ivy for now being fed by mum and dad Peacocks eggs are due to hatch on 6th may hopefully all 10 will hatch, The second female in the log box with not having a camera inside I don't know when she started incubating so that will be a guessing game  I'll catch up with everyones posts tomorrow haven't been on here for a few days |
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Post by matt on May 3, 2021 21:42:52 GMT
Happy Birthday Paul! Glad you had a good one |
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Post by petesbox on May 4, 2021 9:00:04 GMT
Good to here that the robins fledged ok Paul, I wonder if robins ever use the same nest for a second brood!
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Post by starling78 on May 4, 2021 13:01:30 GMT
Excellent stuff Paul! and happy belated birthday! robins can indeed reuse a nest provided all goes well the first time round, a couple of years ago I had a homemade box in my Japanese maple tree and a pair nested there with 3 successive broods, as soon as the young fledged she started laying again and left the male to feed the fledglings, I haven't had the same success since though!
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And the Bird Zoo keeps expanding..........
I’d be a bag of nerves with that one 
It is today isn’t it? Have a great day 
Sorry it’s late wishing you a happy birthday Paul I didn’t realise. Hope you have been able to enjoy it despite the miserable wet day
