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Post by karenupnorth on May 21, 2021 10:02:53 GMT
Awe wonderful, the MAGNIFICENT 7!
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Post by Ann70 on May 21, 2021 10:19:33 GMT
Good name for them Karen
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Post by suep on May 21, 2021 12:27:39 GMT
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Post by YorksherLass on May 21, 2021 16:20:46 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on May 21, 2021 18:56:15 GMT
Hi Matt Mum seems to be going for long periods hope the chicks are getting enough to eat what do you think about her going for so long i thought this would be their hungry time before they settled for the night
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Post by matt on May 21, 2021 19:43:46 GMT
I was a little surprised she left for as long as she did, Ann, (35 mins?), and then didn't bring any food when she returned! But I guess "mum knows best", or at least I hope so. No idea what she was up to - I didn't see her around the garden or feeder. I think its the longest she has left them so far. Weather is awful - I don't know if that is a factor.
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Post by Ann70 on May 21, 2021 19:50:13 GMT
Yes mums know best It’s been an awful day here I think most of the country has it more like autumn The chicks seem really strong I’m sure they will do well It’s lovely to watch the live stream
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2021 7:26:21 GMT
I guess she was having a stock up on her own reserves and having a bath somewhere perhaps she bumped into Tony and had words with him while she was away.
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Post by Ann70 on May 22, 2021 9:16:13 GMT
Mum is improving on her parenting skills this morning and chicks managing the mealworms well
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Post by matt on May 23, 2021 18:57:56 GMT
I've just ordered another kilo of live ones Ann!
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Post by Ann70 on May 24, 2021 9:05:59 GMT
Hi Matt A better view of the entrance hole today good view of them all being feed
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Post by matt on May 24, 2021 9:07:36 GMT
Yeah I zoomed it out Ann, what do you think? Could go back to the zoomed in view, but they are getting bigger and it is sometimes nice to see the whole box and entrance hole etc.
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Post by Ann70 on May 24, 2021 9:31:28 GMT
Yes a better view of them and as you say they will be growing and be to close on zoom in position
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 24, 2021 12:03:03 GMT
Brilliant Matt, Glad everything is going well and shes taken to the mealworms
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Post by Ann70 on May 25, 2021 11:43:49 GMT
Good close up view Matt, I feel like I’m no 8 chick in the cup with them. getting bigger and hungrier now
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Post by pete11 on May 25, 2021 17:49:06 GMT
matt I've just re-read your entire thread for this year properly for the first time and hadn't appreciated what a rollercoaster experience you've had over the past weeks/months. With my own lack of nesting action back in Mar/Apr I took a step back from it all until my Great tits appeared out of the blue two weeks ago (and now they seem to have lost interest, too). You must fill me in on your camera/recording/lighting/streaming setup some time. The picture quality you're getting is really good!
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Post by matt on May 26, 2021 9:33:06 GMT
Well these goofy dudes are a week old today (most of them)! All still present and correct as of this morning, and just the first signs of the eyes opening for some of them.
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Post by karenupnorth on May 26, 2021 9:50:38 GMT
They are lovely! Doing great
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Post by matt on May 26, 2021 10:36:37 GMT
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 26, 2021 11:28:52 GMT
Gorgeous picture Matt, I am so pleased everything is going well for you! Looks like she was Tonys side chick after all, Which is great news for you in a way because its give you a nest I am so glad she is using the mealworms, She should be able to do it alone with them! I'll pop in now and again and check up on the people with nests ongoing, I am beyond happy this happened for you this year though For Tony to have 2 females it shows a growth of blue tits in your area aswell, Always a great sign going forward for upcoming years!
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Post by Ann70 on May 26, 2021 12:39:03 GMT
Hi Matt They are all doing well, lovely photos. You will miss them when it’s time for them to fledge, but feel so pleased you finally had some chicks. I always watch spring watch, I am interested to see how their great tit blue tit boxes are, they were saying everything is really behind
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Post by YorksherLass on May 26, 2021 14:53:24 GMT
Matt, thanks for all the updated news which is very good & the lovely piccie, so pleased for you.
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Post by hfriel on May 26, 2021 22:12:46 GMT
Fabulous pictures Matt......I know what I want for Xmas
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Post by matt on May 28, 2021 12:55:14 GMT
All 7 present and correct. I still find it almost unbelievable how quickly they grow!
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Post by Ann70 on May 28, 2021 13:08:02 GMT
Hi Matt They are coming along well, it’s true how amazing they grow they are starting to look like little bids now
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