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Willpar wrote:Great to see you bikey.

Placido wrote::wave2:Hiya, wotever your name is

.. and you are ...?????

Jacksparrow wrote:

Biker wrote:

hi Biker. good to see you're still keeping an eye on us.

Never too far away Jacksparra. Lots of great friends here.

Hoppie today, quite happy after a lot of TLC :

Well, what I saw today was a lot of hungry Sturklings, doves, pigeons, several small birds (could only identify Sparrows) two Jackdaws and three Magpies. The Magpie (s) were of special interest today. May have been the same bird three times. Didn't eat, just did Magpie 'cackle' things which was retu...

Jacksparrow wrote:A good reward for your efforts Biker. I have never seen a Firecrest but this time of the year is the best time to catch sight of them as they are in migration mode.

That is so cool Jacksparra. I didn't know that. Feel a bit honoured by the bird now. Thanks for that info.

Hi Bikey - very interesting tale. Was the crest yellow, as you describe, or more of an orange-red colour ? (Never known you to get your colours wrong before !!!) Having checked my Book of Birdy Knowledge I reckon (if it's a Firecrest) your description of the body colour is spot on 'cos if it was a ...

Was in the process of leaving the wildlife hospital today when a lady stopped me and asked the way to reception. I happily escorted her and asked why she was here. She said that she had found a small bird that seemed unable to fly. In the box she was carrying was a Firecrest. Never seen one before. ...

:D :clap: Think you could be right Jacksparra !! The staff at the hospital have very kindly offered help if/when needed. Hoppy remains incredibly vigilant which is a good sign for now. Got home today to find the bird asleep on the perch I built having enjoyed a good meal and a drink of fresh water. ...