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Post by suep on May 2, 2019 12:42:55 GMT
Any signs that the wrens have chosen your box Ann? I really hope they do. Strange that Martin and Martha are looking at new ‘homes’, maybe just window shopping and comparing it with their own love nest. Does Martha leave the nest box very often?
Sue
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Post by blueeyedchick on May 4, 2019 17:17:00 GMT
Do you know Ann I love little Wrens. Last year we had one visit for mealies right through to the end of the season managed to get a good shot and he/she went into this years calendar, but this season nothing. Hope all goes well with yours all anyone can say really  |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 4, 2019 17:48:20 GMT
thanks Kathy, i have had wrens bobbing around the for a few years, last year he built the nest in the same box but wasn't occupied.same box is being used, i spotted the wren go in this morning,ive been out must of the days did look for a short time earlier, i will make sure i keep my eyes peeled tomorrow. sue ive been out most of the day, martha has been very busy in and out, over a many days ive not seen MR helping out so i can only think she is still sitting but that is still guessing, hoping to see both parents back and forth soon then i will really know what is happening 6 40pm martha has just come out of the box, so I'm happy things are still on going, |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 5, 2019 9:43:00 GMT
 everyone well, Martha is still popping out for meal breaks this morning, im sure its going to be very soon before we get the hatching started no sign .of mr bluetit its a cold grey day here Jenny wren is also coming out of her nest and back in so hopefully she is sitting on eggs all very exciting it would be a first and very different to watch  hopefully i will get a photo to post soon jenny well hopefully this is a good sign she went back in with nesting material and stayed in i missed the chance of a photo then ,next time maybe
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Post by suep on May 5, 2019 12:21:10 GMT
All sounds good Ann. Be lovely for you to watch the wrens progress. You and I both sat waiting for that big blue tit moment knowing that hatching has taken place. I think yours are a day or so ahead of mine so I am waiting for your cue lol.
Sue
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Post by springtime 66 on May 5, 2019 12:43:55 GMT
hi Sue
yes its certainly the waiting game, hope i don't keep you waiting much longer Lol. i keep watching martha pop out of the nest up into the trees, maybe she is getting anxious like us, ive forgotten how many days its been since i suspected there could be an egg, i must read back on my posts.
do you see the pr of your bluetits, i think i see mr very occasionally at the feeder or in the trees,
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Post by springtime 66 on May 5, 2019 12:50:25 GMT
well it seems to be the 23 april when i saw Martha stay in the box to roost, so that would be my guideline as to events, just awaiting more activity soonish
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Post by blueeyedchick on May 5, 2019 14:58:54 GMT
Hope you are fortunate enough to get a few snaps Ann it would be interesting to see developments in what is usually a very secretive nest  |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 5, 2019 15:07:15 GMT
the photos will only be from entering the box, and around the box on the fence its not an open fronted box which is a shame
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Post by YorksherLass on May 5, 2019 16:02:54 GMT
Good news Ann about Jenny wren - hope she is going to lay some eggs for you.  Good old Martha too, but have you still not seen Mr. Bluetit apart from in the trees & feeders? |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 5, 2019 17:30:37 GMT
he hasn't been around the box for a good while, hope he turns up when he's needed, i dont think martha has been left to fed them alone, at the moment she's not busy enough for that i was expecting him to be going in to fed martha ,but not seen thought maybe happening but not when ive looked
lets hope it all turns out ok
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Post by springtime 66 on May 6, 2019 8:38:33 GMT
9 15 am
just saw a bluetit on the front of the camera box (?martin ) then a couple of minutes after martha flew out of her box, i think Mr has abandoned martha
all very strange goings on
the wren is also busy in and out of the box as well terribly cold again here
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Post by suep on May 6, 2019 8:45:34 GMT
Oh Ann I so hope you are wrong about Martha being abandoned. I know how hard it is to miss visits so i’m Hoping this is all it is for you . Hopefully he will turn up to do his duty later this week. What day are you thinking hatching should be? any thoughts? Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 6, 2019 9:00:06 GMT
sue well im just going from 26th when i saw martha stay in the box to roost, so possibly in next couple of days, lets hope im right it can't be far off now when do you estimate on yours hatching
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Post by suep on May 6, 2019 10:04:38 GMT
I’m thinking maybe Friday/Saturday, but obviously could be way out. Everything crossed for both of us with our estimations.
Sue
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Post by YorksherLass on May 6, 2019 15:40:33 GMT
Thinking of both of you at this fraught time  |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 6, 2019 15:45:38 GMT
thank you Diane, did you have a nest this year,?
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Post by YorksherLass on May 7, 2019 14:55:59 GMT
Yes Ann, in the same boat as you & Sue!  The GT's are still back & forth as seen from window, but I can't tell if they've got food in their beaks. I popped out this morning to take two photos of the bush & tree they hide in on their travels, plus their chicks if successful as in previous years - but of clourse didn't see them at all then! |
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Post by elle on May 7, 2019 14:55:59 GMT
Ann i wouldnt worry too much by not seeing Martin around a lot, as long as he shows up when needed that’s the main icon_biggrin Ann my chicks are due Thursday, that’s from Poppy starting incubating on 25th, so yes you are probs spot on with your estimations yahoo_clap Not bad for someone without a camera yahoo_clap I wouldn’t be able to guess!! Looking forward to your updates icon_biggrin Elle xx
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Post by suep on May 7, 2019 17:58:58 GMT
Ann, Diane and myself - we’ve all heard of the WAG’s in the football world. Well we’re the WAG’s in the birdie world - Wonderful At Guessing Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 7, 2019 18:10:31 GMT
early this morning i saw the pr flying together
since i came home at 5,box was quiet, then just before 7 martha popped out
is it tomorrow the big day, somehow i suspect it is see if I'm right.
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Post by elle on May 7, 2019 20:31:23 GMT
Oh Sue, you do make me laugh, Im gonna guess Thursday Ann, same day im expecting mine We seem to have been in sync from the start, if my memory serves me right   Elle xx |
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Post by springtime 66 on May 8, 2019 9:26:37 GMT
Ellie, think you maybe right , all quiet at the box today, so see what tomorrow brings, think they know its such an awful wet days, and tomorrow will be better. sue love your comment about WAG, i totally agree we are. ive not seen jenny wren today, she is wise and staying in the dry, hopefully sitting on her eggs
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Post by Taz on May 8, 2019 11:06:01 GMT
Fingers crossed for your eggs hatching too. Loving the WAG's group.
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 8, 2019 12:34:52 GMT
Fingers crossed for hatching for you Ann |
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hopefully i will get a photo to post soon 
Good old Martha too, but have you still not seen Mr. Bluetit apart from in the trees & feeders?
The GT's are still back & forth as seen from window, but I can't tell if they've got food in their beaks. I popped out this morning to take two photos of the bush & tree they hide in on their travels, plus their chicks if successful as in previous years - but of clourse didn't see them at all then! 
