ROBINS

[Jacksparrow]

The nestlings still haven't fledged but there has been a development inasmuch that female half of the pairing has decided to start another nest in the same ivy covered wall but a bit nearer the hose. She spent half the day transporting leaves into the new site while he slogged away feeding the young 'uns alone.

[nuthatch]

. Jacksparrow

Yay Placi, Bobbin home for Sunday lunch

[Jacksparrow]

It is my belief that the nestlings have now fledged. I have not seen either adult today so I have no idea where everyone has gone.

[Placido]

Sounds like they're all adrift in the big, wide world , Jacksparrow.

In a few days' time either dad will come back to you or if you wander around le chateau making a noise like a mealworm you might see a small brown, spotty teenager regarding you from a bush .
Make friends 'cos that's your next year's entertainment.

[Jacksparrow]

A pair of Robins have begun making themselves visible in the front garden again. I have not seen one with nesting material but they keep disappearing behind my flowering blackcurrant.

[Placido]

How very intriguing !! Hope it portends what we hope it portends

[Placido]

Whilst scrubbing out the still this affie I looked up and there was Rambo on his usual perch, the back door handle. Out I went, suspecting nothing, and on the pine table was a roblet . Rambo instantly chased him away and that's the last I saw of him.

Now, the thing is, is that bad-tempered Rambo's eldest progeny or, as he saw him off, is this Bobbin's youngster ????

For New Readers: Rambo is last year's Best Mate who is still around, and Bobbin is this year's new Best Mate who reared a brood this spring but hasn't been seen for some weeks as Rambo keeps chasing him away !!

Either way , the next generation is lovely to see. I hope Rigoletto will be back .......

[nuthatch]

Rigoletto

Placi, do you make anything in your still?

[Placido]

Honest Placi (Liquid Refreshments) Inc. has embarked upon a small but daringly irresistible sideline - liqueur HB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first batch was a slight setback hence the scrubbing of the still but, Nothing Ventured and all that .......
Christmas Orders Being Taken Now To Avoid Disappointment
(Projected flavour: Bridie and Neep.)

Very taken with the next robiny generation, Rachmaninoff . Cheekiness just runs in that family. Haven't had 3 generations previously and am simply delighted.

[Jacksparrow]

It would seem I am somewhat behind the curve with the Robins in my front garden. The activity I reported earlier was them feeding a young family. Both birds have been busy today,coming and going fairly frequently and I saw one with a faecal(spelling ) sack.