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Post by suep on Apr 9, 2023 15:33:49 GMT
 Hurrah at least it’s a start!! The nest cup when she moves is still empty though 🤷♀️🤣 |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 9, 2023 15:45:26 GMT
Great to see Sue, I’m so pleased for you
She looks really cosy in there
Look forward to the updates 😊
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 9, 2023 16:38:10 GMT
Beginning to look nice and cosy in there, look forward to your updates sue,  |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 9, 2023 16:44:06 GMT
She definitely thought "I'll show you SueP slagging me off on forums"   Does look a cosy nest, I still find it funny how you are getting a blue tit nest on camera in the place you thought it would never happen!! |
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Post by sammi on Apr 9, 2023 17:45:04 GMT
It's looking so cosy. Don't the extra holes give a lovely light on the nest  |
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Post by suep on Apr 9, 2023 18:09:59 GMT
Thank you all for your comments.
You are right Paul, I think she does know what I’m saying cause every time I say something she proves me wrong. Actually going to try this and see if she takes any notice - here goes - “she isn’t roosting in the box yet”, is that anything to worry about? . Still can’t quite believe she is building a nest in such close proximity to us. Never, ever believed it would happen here of all places ……………..
Still keeping everything crossed though.
Sammi, had it made with extra holes because the birds so loved my 3 hole concrete box. Think the adults like it cause so much more practical when feeding etc - never get in one another’s way .
Sue
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Post by benn on Apr 10, 2023 17:12:42 GMT
Wow! such an advanced nest Sue. Our birds have broken off. Even the nice weather over Easter came with freezing minus 2C nights up here on the hills. Now we have torrential rain and hail stones and gale force winds with heavy rain tomorrow!!!  I reckon it will be late April before ours start to build now. Good that you have a serious pair!!!  |
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 17:51:50 GMT
I am taking nothing for granted Benn, I know anything can go wrong so just playing each day as it comes, with fingers and toes crossed. We have very unsettled weather forecast for this coming week with high winds so just hope all stay safe. Good luck with yours and keep us informed of any updates.
Sue
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Post by suep on Apr 13, 2023 8:44:10 GMT
Little update. Seems the female is quite intelligent, the last two nights of very heavy winds here she has spent in the box😊. Still bringing in soft material but no sign of eggs yet, and a little worryingly I haven’t seen the male in attendance for a while. Am hoping he is just letting her get on with things and is still around . Going to be away next week so won’t know if any eggs until I get back which is going to be very frustrating, but have to keep hubby happy and at least it keeps him off the balcony . Sue |
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Post by springtime 66 on Apr 13, 2023 9:13:15 GMT
What a sensible little lady such a cosy nest to stay in
All looking good sue
I don’t even sit looking up the garden any morefor any activity
When I’m passing a window I just look up that’s about my story now
I’ve completely switched off until next year
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Post by suep on Apr 13, 2023 9:43:05 GMT
Aw Ann, that’s so sad. I know that feeling so well 😢. However with the year how it’s been you may well get a surprise yet.
Sue
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Post by sammi on Apr 18, 2023 7:12:46 GMT
 Hi Sue What's happened to the warm weather? I hope you have found a warm place to stay. Certainly where we are the temperatures are still a bit disappointing. Enjoy your holiday
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Post by suep on Apr 18, 2023 19:40:11 GMT
Hi Sue What's happened to the warm weather? I hope you have found a warm place to stay. Certainly where we are the temperatures are still a bit disappointing. Enjoy your holiday Hi Sammi, first day here a couple of sunny hours in the afternoon. Sunday, mainly dull and cold. Monday, dull in the morning but did get and hour or so of sun in the afternoon but not what I’d call warm. Today we went to the Minack theatre in the morning and it was freezing and windy, this afternoon in Porthleven was sunny and warm 😃. Not the warm weather we had been promised by the forecasts, but maybe, just maybe it is getting warmer. Cornwall is a big county so obviously may not be the same where you are. Still enjoying being here but missing seeing what is or isn’t happening with my birds at home  Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 19, 2023 8:31:40 GMT
Hi Sue I am glad you are enjoying your stay despite the weather. Sounds just like the weather we have been getting in the Falmouth area. It's a strange thing the weather can be totally different within an hours drive. The Minack is a stunning place but you need good weather for the evening performances  Hope your nesters are planning a nice surprise for your return |
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I reckon it will be late April before ours start to build now. 
Hi Sue What's happened to the warm weather? I hope you have found a warm place to stay. Certainly where we are the temperatures are still a bit disappointing. Enjoy your holiday 
Hope your nesters are planning a nice surprise for your return