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Post by suep on Apr 27, 2021 16:54:00 GMT
 I can see us all meeting up one day. Maybe they'll make a film 'One flew over the bluetits nest" You two should write the script you make me laugh . No bananas Matt but lots of  . Would love this saga to have a happy ending, such a strange year  Sue |
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Post by matt on Apr 27, 2021 20:10:57 GMT
Well, no bananas of course but she has had a busy day! I've been out all afternoon, but from what I have seen she has been in and out all day building, with Tony very much in attendance, and is roosting right now! Here's the last pic of the day before the lights went out. Fingers still crossed, it's been too crazy of a season so far!!  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 27, 2021 20:16:35 GMT
Hope things continue for you Matt, it’s looking closer to something positive happening. Is this the first night roosting in the box
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Post by hfriel on Apr 27, 2021 20:36:05 GMT
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2021 7:53:52 GMT
What did I say about bananas Helen!!! She was building again this morning after roosting, but at about 7.00 there was another massive fight in the box. This one lasted 10 minutes, I haven't watched it all but it was nasty, again. Tony has been back looking for her since, but no sign of the female now in the last couple of hours. Fingers still crossed.. this is exactly what happened the first time  |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 7:57:01 GMT
oh not again Matt  I hope the fighting doesn't put her off again, Jesus you've been through it this year haven't you! Fingers crossed your female got the better in the fight and its not going to stop her in her tracks after all that hardwork yesterday   |
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2021 7:59:14 GMT
Well she hasn't been back yet, Paul, but Tony has been in looking for her every few minutes. Fingers well and truly crossed, she was bringing in soft materials this morning as well!! This second female needs taking out - I'm sure the nest would have continued the first time without the fight (same back then - she roosted the night before).
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 28, 2021 8:03:10 GMT
It might still be alright Matt, If your female got the better she will stay, I have had fights like that in the past and its gone either way the females moved to a different box in the garden or she just carried on. I'll have everything crossed for you, I'll be looking out for your posts! you out of everyone bloody deserve this nest  |
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 28, 2021 8:16:35 GMT
Awe Matt I have only just seen this, so exciting for you, but very stressful too, she must have gone like the clappers building for you, she got so far I do so hope she continues My Kate builds for a good few hours and then by 7.30 to 8 she goes off for quite a while.... I guess to feed and have a rest so I hope yours is doing the same and she will be back soon. |
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2021 8:29:33 GMT
Mad isn't it Karen, it's worse than East Enders!! We'll know more today, I guess. So hoping she got the better of the interloper and resumes building. Hard to tell in the flurry of feathers which bird left the box first after the fight. For most of the time, they were just grappling in the box and hardly moving. I can only assume the attacker is the same bird that did it last time, and that she must be nesting nearby. I wonder if she is another one of Tony's?
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 28, 2021 8:46:29 GMT
Worse than any soap opera Matt. I have just been sat watching Hastings remove bark again and he also had his 2nd female in the box! Kate is still on her break so she is unaware at the moment, but I fear that there could be a fight if she comes back in middle of their shenanigans!  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 28, 2021 8:48:29 GMT
Each day gets more interesting, wonder what is in stall for today Matt, hopefully close to finishing the nest and then egg layer, that will be brilliant for you, your wife will be keen to watch
it’s sure be a long rollercoaster
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Post by suep on Apr 28, 2021 9:07:04 GMT
Cannot imagine what you are going through - sometime I wonder if it’s best having had no interest at all than all the ups and downs you’ve had  . . Sue |
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 28, 2021 9:25:54 GMT
Proof in " everything comes to he who waits ............"
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Post by hfriel on Apr 28, 2021 9:33:41 GMT
What did I say about bananas Helen!!! She was building again this morning after roosting, but at about 7.00 there was another massive fight in the box. This one lasted 10 minutes, I haven't watched it all but it was nasty, again. Tony has been back looking for her since, but no sign of the female now in the last couple of hours. Fingers still crossed.. this is exactly what happened the first time Oh no I ‘B..... Bombed” it, was so sure it was safe to use the old happy yellow guy again. I won’t even mention the word again. Still all to hope for  |
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 28, 2021 10:10:34 GMT
Didn't realise everything had gone pear shaped Matt - I totally give up on this season, everything seems to be changing by the minute - good and bad! I still have a female rooster at night and have seen a visit during the day, but nothing like nest building - I think my 'waiting' will be until next year!!  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 28, 2021 10:13:52 GMT
I know the feeling well beechnut, long time to wait for us, it’s sure been a very different season this year
Hope the out come for Matt is a good one after all the highs and lows
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2021 10:26:43 GMT
Didn't realise everything had gone pear shaped Matt - I totally give up on this season, everything seems to be changing by the minute - good and bad! I still have a female rooster at night and have seen a visit during the day, but nothing like nest building - I think my 'waiting' will be until next year!! I'm not sure what's better, Beechnut - lots of crazy action, or just no action? At least I could be getting on with things if it was the latter! No update from my end, female has been missing now for 4 1/2 hours, after spending the hour between 6-7 (the fight) building very busily, and moving on to soft furnishings. I guess we just have to wait and see, but it seems like a carbon copy repeat of two weeks ago. |
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Post by Taz on Apr 28, 2021 12:41:30 GMT
Fingers crossed that she returns matt. So frustrating that you've gone through this twice now 😔
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Post by matt on Apr 29, 2021 19:26:50 GMT
Whoops, sorry for lack of updates! Been out til late last couple of nights. News from West Sussex is that either she, or another bird, came back late in the afternoon on Tuesday, resumed building, and roosted overnight. I honestly think it is a different bird to the one who was building/roosting the day before, but I don't know. When I get time, I might upload some comparison pics for Karen to take a look at! The morning after - amazing! - no fight. The first morning after a roosting without a fight. This female continued building, including lots of soft material (our dog hair!), roosted last night and this morning passed off again without incident. Not much building today, but more soft stuff, which makes me think the nest might be almost ready. She is roosting in the box again, now. Bringing in dog hair:  Latest snap, about 15 mins ago - all tucked up! Nest is a mess!!  |
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Post by Taz on Apr 29, 2021 19:39:40 GMT
All the signs are looking good matt, will she, won't she?
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 29, 2021 19:43:03 GMT
Fantastic news Matt, I’m so envious but I will keep getting my fix from the forum
Fingers crossed eggs will come soon
You must be thrilled now for your wife to get interested
I noticed the pr of blue tits and great tits were very busy looking for food I think the eggs must of hatched
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Post by sammi on Apr 29, 2021 19:57:14 GMT
 I am so hoping this leads to eggs soon. Then can we use bananas
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Post by petesbox on Apr 29, 2021 20:37:09 GMT
Great stuff Matt, eggs soon I reckon.
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 30, 2021 6:02:07 GMT
Hope all continues now with NO drama she looks lovely and cosy in her nest, she should be laying her first egg very soon I reckon. Really chuffed for you Matt  are you putting the feed on Matt? |
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I can see us all meeting up one day. Maybe they'll make a film 'One flew over the bluetits nest"
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I am so hoping this leads to eggs soon. Then can we use bananas 
are you putting the feed on Matt?