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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 10, 2019 9:02:05 GMT
well this morning martha is being a good mother and taking in more sheeps wool, presumably to keep the eggs warm, certainly need to here its a biting cold wind
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 10, 2019 9:50:43 GMT
Sounds like everything is going great for you Ann!  |
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 10, 2019 13:52:05 GMT
Martha is being good as you say Ann, as it's the same cold wind here even though the sun has streamed down since 10.00a.m. It's no good me going out in the garden today at all, as biting cold winds give me neuralgia & that's bad if you've never had it. BTW - a tip for anybody who hasn't had neuralgia: When I first got it in 2003, because of raging toothache, jaw ache, earache & headache all on the left hand side of my face, I thought it was a problem with my teeth. Having a fabulous dentist who is better than some doctors' I know, having confirmed my teeth were all fine, he found the answer & the cure for it. Bless his little cotton socks he also gave me a prescription so that I didn't have to wait for a doc's appointment.  Touch wood, never had it since as I avoid going out in biting cold winds. |
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Post by blueeyedchick on Apr 10, 2019 14:34:25 GMT
Frustrating for you still Ann, they all seem to be treading water at the moment. Grrrr!!! not sure when I should place my worm order?
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 10, 2019 16:37:12 GMT
i can't be sure about eggs, but she seems to have provided a warm nest anyway, i have a feeling there may be eggs
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2019 17:01:04 GMT
Glad to they are making a warm nest Ann, with this changeable weather they need it. I thought mine were at egg laying when I say soft material going in but today as female settles back down (is it her?) back to moss going in  Diane good tip re dentist and neuralgia - hope never get it but great to have a tip up ones sleeve. Sue |
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Post by elle on Apr 10, 2019 20:46:33 GMT
I’ve been catching up on updates Ann & I’m reading a lot saying they don’t know if egg laying has started even though nests are complete, now I’m wondering if mine has started
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 11, 2019 8:24:58 GMT
Interesting, i just spotted a pr of blue tits on the fence, was it the male i saw visit my other box, they were together and went on a different feeder to martha and martin and flew off together. a couple of mins later martha was busy topping up the cup with sheeps wool and martin was keeping watch close by, im curious now i need to see if i see them again, very rare site if it is another pr.hes just been back for a visit to the box  spent ages in the box poking his head out |
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Post by suep on Apr 11, 2019 12:39:08 GMT
Ooh Ann, that sounds interesting do keep us informed .
Sue
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Post by sammi on Apr 11, 2019 16:32:43 GMT
Ann ....things are getting interesting I'm exhausted with all the drama about on the site added to having my grandchildren for the day. Going for a lie down.  |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 11, 2019 16:50:59 GMT
yes, see what tomorrow brings, i will be watching.
are your grandchildren interested in watching the activity,
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Post by sammi on Apr 11, 2019 16:54:19 GMT
My grandchildren do take an interest yes but prefer the chick feeding stages I think. Something about eating worms seems to amuse them |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 11, 2019 16:54:51 GMT
Ellie, i can't be sure about mine, but i am counting today as a 3rd (wishful thinking ) i will make a note of date she starting sitting on them all just a guessing game for me.
she is very busy in and out and took wool in again
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Post by elle on Apr 11, 2019 19:51:09 GMT
Yes Ann I’m counting today as egg no3. Fingers crossed for us both Elle xx |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2019 8:14:56 GMT
exciting well done Elle,when i look at your pictures i will imagine its inside my box, seems like we could be at same stage
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2019 8:57:09 GMT
That’s all we can do Ann, but it does help us imagine doesn’t it.
Sue
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 12, 2019 11:29:05 GMT
hi Sue, at least i have one nest again this year
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 15, 2019 8:08:34 GMT
this one is from last years box  |
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Post by suep on Apr 15, 2019 8:57:43 GMT
Lovely memories, great photo.  Sue |
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Post by elle on Apr 15, 2019 12:29:06 GMT
Fantastic picture Ann, it has made me titter though!, looks like female is giving the male a right telling off, (if I’ve got it right way round) This is why I love to take lots of pics, so I can jog my memory Elle xx |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 15, 2019 16:36:28 GMT
That's a lovely picture Ann.
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 15, 2019 17:16:53 GMT
it was taken from an outside camera and once i had it put it on my mac book i took a photo of it,
im not sure i think it was mum coming out
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 16, 2019 16:28:46 GMT
Well,im not sure what to think, apart from Mr blue tit in the tree this morning its been strangely quiet, when i think how busy it has been. im hoping its not an abandoned nest now.
i was hoping she had been laying over the last 7 days, as she was so busy going in to check, now it really is a guessing game as to what might be up
I'm hoping im completely wrong, but it is so eerie quiet today
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Post by elle on Apr 16, 2019 20:48:29 GMT
I’m in your boat Ann, I haven't got a clue what’s going on, it’s certainly a weird year  Elle xx |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 17, 2019 6:52:53 GMT
hi elle
well i just saw Martin go into box, i can only presume it may of taken food for Martha ,or did Martha go and check the eggs, ive not seen both of them together for the last two days, its all terribly quiet though, not sure to be honest
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Touch wood, never had it since as I avoid going out in biting cold winds. 
spent ages in the box poking his head out 
