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Post by suep on Dec 23, 2022 12:06:26 GMT
Well folks haven’t been on here for ages as nothing to report BUT, decided to turn on my camera box this morning to see if any signs of anything interesting at all and low and behold an early Xmas present for me. As most of you will know I am now living in a flat on the fourth floor with just a balcony for a garden. My hubby reluctantly put a bird box up for me but he nor I ever expected truthfully to ever have any interest. Since we’ve been here we have seen only a handful of blue tits and none as high as our balcony. Today however, a pair decided to pop in and give me the pleasure of about five minutes of activity, including a nest wriggle. I honestly was gobsmacked. In truth I don’t expect it to come to anything but it has given me a thrill and made my day. Roll on spring. Merry Xmas everyone. Sue  |
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Post by karenupnorth on Dec 23, 2022 13:25:05 GMT
What a wonderful thing! I hope they return in the Spring for you  Happy Christmas. |
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SueP 2023
Dec 23, 2022 20:43:13 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on Dec 23, 2022 20:43:13 GMT
Hi Sue
I’m so happy for you, it was well worth putting the box up even though you thought it was a no no
Well they sure have proved you wrong, they know it’s there so I think it’s on their radar now and probably well sheltered and away from any interference from other birds or cats
You certainly have an early Xmas pressie
I’m keen to hear your news roll on the spring
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Happy Xmas to you and your family 🎄🎁🎅🏻⛄️
Happy Christmas and new year to everyone of my bird family friends 🎅🏻🎄🎁⛄️
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Post by suep on Dec 24, 2022 17:03:23 GMT
Hi Karen and Ann, thank you for your comments. I will certainly keep my fingers crossed but cannot see it coming to anything as people often on balcony above and below. I have two boxes now in the grounds , one on a fence and one on the back of a garage which may have far more likelihood than the balcony (however neither of these have a camera in so it’s a case of carefully watching if and when the time comes).
A very merry Xmas to you both and hopefully your gardens will soon be filled with birdsong and new life (not that I am wishing life away 😂)
Sue
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Post by sammi on Dec 26, 2022 16:26:18 GMT
 So so pleased for you Sue. I hope they like the high rise life and come to nest in the spring . I bet it made your Christmas  All quiet at mine.
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Post by suep on Dec 29, 2022 22:22:59 GMT
Hi Sammi, certainly did make my Xmas. They have continued to visit and it has been lovely but whether they will return and actually nest remains to be seen. Hubby may not be too happy about being banned from sitting on the balcony come the spring mornings ha ha. Hope things happen for you in the coming year.
Sue
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SueP 2023
Jan 1, 2023 15:05:08 GMT
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Post by sammi on Jan 1, 2023 15:05:08 GMT
 Hi Sue, I'll see if I can find a nice pattern for a camouflage onesie for hubby so he can sit out if you get nesters
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Post by suep on Jan 3, 2023 19:30:25 GMT
That’s brilliant Sammi, might be the answer
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SueP 2023
Feb 8, 2023 21:19:27 GMT
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Post by johnb2023 on Feb 8, 2023 21:19:27 GMT
Had any more prospecting Sue?
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Post by suep on Feb 10, 2023 20:21:03 GMT
Yes John, visiting is still taking place. Just a brief visit most days - sometimes just the one bird and sometimes the pair arrive. Its as though they are just keeping their eye on the box and keeping their options open. Who knows with these little birds.
Sue
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Post by suep on Mar 23, 2023 21:15:17 GMT
  I know it’s very dark, but it was a dull day and I had to record with a phone from pc. Terrified that things will now go wrong but felt I wanted to let you all know what was happening. This is box on my balcony that I never thought would ever attract birds. Too early to get excited but am loving the signs. I do have a light in the box but not sure if I feel right using it just to get better pictures for me. Wish me luck. Sue
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 23, 2023 21:30:02 GMT
Oh sue! I have my fingers crossed this keeps going!! Imagine the first nest you get on camera is from a place you never expected it to happen Hope the hubby is banned from the balcony  |
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Post by sammi on Mar 23, 2023 21:31:47 GMT
This is so lovely Sue. I hope it goes well. What a wonderful surprise and goes to show it's always worth putting up a box 
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Post by suep on Mar 23, 2023 22:29:37 GMT
 J Thank you Paul and Sammi. As you can see balcony is fairly long but quite narrow. The action is taking place right outside our window so , YES Paul, hubby is definitely banned from here for the foreseeable future . As we all know things can and do go wrong so trying to be realistic. Everyone told me we were far too high up for birds to use a box here. As you say Sammi, always worth a try. Sue
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Post by Ann70 on Mar 24, 2023 6:02:00 GMT
 Sue we are all over the 🌙 for you and why wouldn’t they use a box like that one which is well protected from any harm.  im looking forward to seeing the videos of the activity. if I am not lucky enough this time I will share yous 
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Post by matt on Mar 24, 2023 8:13:52 GMT
Brilliant Sue! Best of luck!
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Post by suep on Mar 24, 2023 8:45:26 GMT
Thanks Ann and Matt, lots of fingers crossed going on here. Let’s hope nests soon begin for all.
Sue
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Post by starling78 on Mar 24, 2023 10:18:25 GMT
This is great! I used to live in a tower block 11 floors high and I once saw a blue tit enter a gap in the brick work near my kitchen window, what it was doing I don't know but it was quite a surprise!
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Post by suep on Mar 24, 2023 13:56:45 GMT
We are on the 4th floor Starling, not quite as high as you were but plenty high enough. Time will tell if they continue.
Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on Mar 24, 2023 16:32:52 GMT
This is brilliant Sue, really thrilled for you. Fingers crossed they will continue and all goes well.
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Post by suep on Mar 24, 2023 22:11:39 GMT
Thanks Karen, hoping and keeping everything crossed but who knows. Sue |
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Post by pete11 on Mar 25, 2023 14:15:34 GMT
Fantastic news Sue. How lovely for you! Looking forward to seeing how it all pans out!  |
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Post by suep on Mar 25, 2023 17:16:40 GMT
This is what you call a telling off - "Get out of my nest" |
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Post by suep on Mar 25, 2023 17:22:14 GMT
Fantastic news Sue. How lovely for you! Looking forward to seeing how it all pans out! Thanks Pete, a big waiting and hoping game. Sue |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 25, 2023 18:34:47 GMT
This is what you call a telling off - "Get out of my nest" This is you when the hubby wants to go on the balcony Sue  |
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Happy Christmas.
So so pleased for you Sue. I hope they like the high rise life and come to nest in the spring . I bet it made your Christmas 
All quiet at mine.
Hi Sue, I'll see if I can find a nice pattern for a camouflage onesie for hubby so he can sit out if you get nesters
I know it’s very dark, but it was a dull day and I had to record with a phone from pc. Terrified that things will now go wrong but felt I wanted to let you all know what was happening. This is box on my balcony that I never thought would ever attract birds. Too early to get excited but am loving the signs. I do have a light in the box but not sure if I feel right using it just to get better pictures for me. Wish me luck.
Sue
