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Post by sammi on Apr 8, 2023 10:36:28 GMT
I've been checking in now and again although I can see the playback action spkes I can't view them. ( maybe a phone thing)  It is strangely quiet there. Here too it's still cold and temperatures don't look that good for Easter. I have been fooled by the early easter. Last year I was expecting the first egg on Easter sunday but that was 17th I think. |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 8, 2023 13:29:03 GMT
That would of been a first if no take up of the boxes
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Post by suep on Apr 8, 2023 14:52:47 GMT
I've been checking in now and again although I can see the playback action spkes I can't view them. ( maybe a phone thing) It is strangely quiet there. Here too it's still cold and temperatures don't look that good for Easter. I have been fooled by the early easter. Last year I was expecting the first egg on Easter sunday but that was 17th I think. Can you see the playback buttons ie stop, forward, back etc below the spikes Sammi? You probably are aware but you have to hit the play button and make sure the timer at the bottom left on the screen is actually moving time (the time is wrong). It doesn’t automatically play back and it will jump to next action if there are more than one spike. The sunlight is giving a lot of false spikes as well so a bit confusing. Don’t know if this is all different on a phone but this is how it is on my tablet in case it helps. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 8, 2023 18:41:41 GMT
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Post by suep on Apr 8, 2023 18:49:20 GMT
Don’t think I’d be able to see it at all on my phone screen, hence I use my I-Pad  Sue |
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 11:13:34 GMT
Well, birds are still looking folks. Box 2 today at 10:47 (by their timer) had a great tit doing nest wriggles, and a little after 11:00 a blue tit n the same box also doing a couple of nest wriggles.  Still hope. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2023 11:37:31 GMT
Still hope as you say Sue. I'm trying the old "watched kettle " thing and have turned off my cameras  I'm going to watch those nest wiggles now Thanks for keeping us posted 
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 14:53:36 GMT
Sammi, So hope you turn back on one day to find nesting material added.  . No Easter eggs on the forum this year - most unusual. Sue |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 10, 2023 15:09:40 GMT
Oh I’ve just noticed more material in the box 2 think I will have to claim this box
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Post by suep on Apr 10, 2023 18:07:36 GMT
Oh I’ve just noticed more material in the box 2 think I will have to claim this box Well, you are going to have fun with this box then Ann. First the great tit visited today, then the blue tit, then the great tit again and finally back to the blue tit  . Which one will settle for it? Take your pick Ann  Sue |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 10, 2023 18:27:06 GMT
Very interesting Sue
I can’t be to choosy, I’ll settle for either one 😊
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Post by sammi on Apr 11, 2023 10:35:02 GMT
Very interesting Sue I can’t be to choosy, I’ll settle for either one 😊 Can I 'bagsy ' the other one The late activity in these boxes is giving me a bit of hope Bluetit visit to each box this morning. |
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 11, 2023 12:34:57 GMT
Yes sammi you can have the other box
Fingers crossed things progress with both of them 😊
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 12, 2023 8:43:40 GMT
Just been watching nest wriggles in box 2 maybe today the nesting will pick up
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 13:01:09 GMT
There have been a few visits so far in box one by a bluetit So pleased that there is some interest still  |
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Post by suep on Apr 16, 2023 14:38:50 GMT
I know we are all really surprised by the fact that Elizabeth and Malcolm’s boxes remain empty BUT they are still getting pairs visit both boxes. There are still nest wriggles going on , and, looking at the overview on past years , some of the nests didn’t have any eggs laid until 24th and 25th April!! We all know how quickly these birds can build a nest if they want to - so there is still some hope lovely people Well I truly hope so anyway. Hoping for a surge of building over the coming week. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 16, 2023 17:48:17 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 16, 2023 19:36:48 GMT
Oh that’s good to know there is interest in so looking forward to following these boxes
I will check in tomorrow Sammi 😊
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Post by suep on Apr 16, 2023 21:41:43 GMT
 Sue just look who popped into one box today  There is certainly interest still Yes Sammi, and the other box had at least three visits from a pair of blue tits. Still hope. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 18, 2023 16:04:54 GMT
I've seen lots of shadows in the boxes today. Has anyone seen any visits. |
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Post by suep on Apr 18, 2023 19:17:56 GMT
Not been on the site today Sammi, not sure if can do playback when cameras turned off. Will look tomorrow though.
Sue
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Post by suep on Apr 19, 2023 15:19:26 GMT
Not been able to see any visits today either Sammi. Lots of shadows but haven’t found anything else. The amount of empty nest boxes on the forum this year is now getting very sad indeed  Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 19, 2023 18:53:39 GMT
 It certainly is a strange one. Weather wise Sue you will know first hand how chilly it is down here  Malcolm and Elizabeth's boxes are a surprise though. It seems there are a few birds about but not in full breeding mode.
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Post by suep on Apr 19, 2023 19:12:31 GMT
Trouble is, the trees seem to be leafing up etc and you wonder if the birds will miss the caterpillar time that is so important to them. Maybe they can see and understand more than us and maybe they know things just aren’t ready yet - wish we knew. Let’s hope that’s all it is. Yes, we were at Mawes today. Misty and cold. Seems the south coast is missing out on the nice weather the rest of the uk is experiencing - typical . However, that makes Elizabeth and Malcolm’s boxes even more of a mystery as they should be getting a bit warmer weather. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 19, 2023 21:18:30 GMT
Tomorrow is sunny all day here according to the Met Office Enjoy the rest of your hoiday Sue. |
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Thanks Sue. It was working but I wasn't patient enough 
. Saw a visit from a bluetit hopping up and down to the entrance today. Thank you for your post. It won't be so hit and miss next time I view now I will know exactly what to do. My sight is getting worse and the clock so small I probably was watching without pressing the play button 
Still hope.
. No Easter eggs on the forum this year - most unusual.
. Which one will settle for it? Take your pick Ann 
It certainly is a strange one. Weather wise Sue you will know first hand how chilly it is down here 
Malcolm and Elizabeth's boxes are a surprise though. It seems there are a few birds about but not in full breeding mode.