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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 2:34 pm
by greenfinch2
Very few Blackbirds yet and Im sure they are new ones ,not my dyke feeding ones.

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:29 pm
by Jacksparrow
My neighbour once upon a time had a lovely little garden for birds full of shrubs and Lavender trees. The present owner had a massive clearout but on survivor was a splendid Holly bush. This had the best crop of berries I've seen in 20 years this winter. I use the past tense as the Blackbirds are working hard to remove the good berry crop. :blackbird:
They have also been giving my cotoneaster a good going over. I hope there will be something left if the weather turns nasty. :freezing: :snowman:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:08 pm
by Jacksparrow
Usually at this time of year I can be sure of at least half a dozen Blackies squabbling over the goodies I put out got them but at present the best I can muster is two who quite sensibly see no point in fighting as there is plenty to go go round. :blackbird: :fence: :blackbird: :shake:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:38 pm
by Placido
I've got them, Jacksparrow. Loads of 'em :nod:.
AND a robin with a lady friend :love:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:47 pm
by Jacksparrow
Placido wrote:I've got them, Jacksparrow. Loads of 'em :nod:.
AND a robin with a lady friend :love:
Just my luck.They've gone north looking for warmer weather. :(

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:02 pm
by Jacksparrow
Someone and I think I know who is plundering the moss and the mud at the top end of my nature pond. The same thing happened a few years ago and the culprit was caught in the act.
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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:20 pm
by greenfinch2
Like your photo seems like a nice day

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:07 pm
by Placido
She looks very industrious ...... bless !!
What's the old man doing ?!?!?!? :(

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:11 pm
by Jacksparrow
Placido wrote:She looks very industrious ...... bless !!
What's the old man doing ?!?!?!? :(
This is an old photo but reflects well what is happening at present. I have only seen one visiting female and I've not seen her at work this time. The excavated hole is the biggest I've seen so there may be more than one mud plugger. The old man :shrug:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:17 am
by Placido
Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't down The Muddy Sturk :nod: