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Post by Ann70 on Feb 28, 2021 18:34:59 GMT
Hi Paul Yes I’m still thinking will they won’t they, but really trying to stay positive that I continue having double visits, roll on for nesting building to commence now.
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 1, 2021 16:01:35 GMT
Today I’ve noticed double visits this morning and twice this afternoon seem to be daily I didn’t set the camera up today as I have to run electrics from house up 70ft garden, just horrible weather today Hopefully tomorrow will be better so I can get some pictures to post
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 1, 2021 16:47:17 GMT
blue tit side view box
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Post by YorksherLass on Mar 2, 2021 12:24:04 GMT
Ann - what a great view of the box!
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 2, 2021 13:44:07 GMT
Any visits today Ann?
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 2, 2021 14:04:50 GMT
Thanks Diane and Paul, hopefully the blue tits will have the same opinion, I have a yellow climbing rose on the trellis so that will give the box some shelter
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 2, 2021 15:57:24 GMT
Hi Paul Very quiet today to be honest only one visit inside the box from the male that I’m aware of Hope for better tomorrow
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 2, 2021 19:04:49 GMT
Fingers crossed Ann, Still early days yet we should start seeing first material over the next 3 weeks, So exciting few weeks ahead! Its the will they wont they that is the pain
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 3, 2021 14:49:54 GMT
Another double visit this morning and afternoon.
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 4, 2021 7:22:25 GMT
Good luck Anne, your garden looks set in a lovely place, love the mature tress in the back drop
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 4, 2021 9:11:19 GMT
Karen yes I’m only over looked by trees behind the boundary fence, I have a beautiful cherry blossom tree directly behind the fence.behind the blossom tree is an old orchard . At the end of the autumn we put in a dwarf apple and cherry tree, .I’m looking forward to seeing them in flower soon, the birds go on them which is near the feeding station. Hopefully the sunshine reappears soon to open up the shoots on the trees, that is the cue for the blue tits to start nesting, they come from behind the box then. Right now they approach the box from the front. just having too many days of grey cloud and dull here.
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 4, 2021 9:44:26 GMT
I love cherry blossom! Grey and dull here too and quite cool this week compared to last week. Hope it warms up soon.
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 8, 2021 12:35:09 GMT
Monday It’s ok out today, slight breeze, overcast and the sun is up there but not shown her face yet
I’m out in the garden topping up the bark around the rose bushes, I keep taking a step back to see if I see any activity. Nothing to report so far today. Maybe later on something may happen who knows
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 9, 2021 11:40:25 GMT
First single visit to the box in ages, I was pleased to see the interest is still there.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 9, 2021 16:51:33 GMT
Fingers crossed after the wet weather that is due goes visits pick up more Ann
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 9, 2021 16:58:53 GMT
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Post by sammi on Mar 9, 2021 17:14:07 GMT
The waiting is awful isn't it. for you.
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 9, 2021 17:47:55 GMT
Hi Sammi Yes it is awful, seems endless, but we do it every year.
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 13, 2021 13:50:11 GMT
Today the weather has gone from blue sky sun and the odd shower,windy. to a heavy freak shower of sleet and hail no wonder the birds aren’t looking at boxes, now there is blue sky coming across and the sun will show again.the birds know exactly what to do and when and keep us guessing
heavy wintry showers all afternoon,
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Post by matt on Mar 13, 2021 16:28:36 GMT
Same here, Ann - very blowy, with the odd rain or hail shower. No sign of the birds at all! The week coming up looks much better, weather wise. Could be crunch time!
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Post by petesbox on Mar 13, 2021 16:33:14 GMT
Its been the same here sunshine, heavy showers and quite windy.
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 13, 2021 16:45:45 GMT
Let’s hope that it will be better, so we can see some action, I’ve not seen anything at all this week,(correction just one visit ) It helps knowing we are all in the same boat will be interesting to see who will be the first one with material in. I predict Paul
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 14, 2021 8:19:05 GMT
HOOOORAY finally activity,Mr blue tit is in out and on the side view box, Mrs joined him once on the front of the box. Best Mother’s Day present I could have from my extended family, ❤️ Think I will name them Joe and Jessie Wind has gone waiting for the sun to show hopefully more activity will pick up. Good luck everyone
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Post by petesbox on Mar 14, 2021 9:37:48 GMT
Glad to here that Ann, roll on the warmer weather.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 14, 2021 14:48:33 GMT
Great news Ann, hopefully you'd had more since posting.
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