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Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:42 pm
by Jacksparrow
Jacksparrow wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:35 pm
I have had a tailless male BB visiting and for some time I've thought he'd just had a close shave with a predator, however I got a much closer look today and he appears to be suffering from a mite infestation. He is losing feathers from his head and begins to look a bit scruffy. I also noticed he's starting to make flying look like hard work. Apart from all that he's doing all the usual BB things. I'll need to keep an eye on him.
I'm happy to report this Blackbird is still around. His tail has grown back a little but he still looks very scruffy. Most of my BBs appear to have disappeared for their autumn moult but he remains and has more sultanas than he can handle.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:17 pm
by Willpar
Good news JS. Not seen any blackbirds here for a little while.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:41 pm
by Jacksparrow
I am down to one visiting Blackbird now.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:24 pm
by Willpar
Zero here JS.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:28 pm
by Butterfly
Willpar wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:24 pm
Zero here JS.
Same here
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:55 pm
by Jacksparrow
Two appeared today looking very spic and span. Maybe the moulted early
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:36 am
by Willpar
Good news JS, did see a male yesterday but in the lanes.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:36 pm
by Jacksparrow
Jacksparrow wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:42 pm
Jacksparrow wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:35 pm
I have had a tailless male BB visiting and for some time I've thought he'd just had a close shave with a predator, however I got a much closer look today and he appears to be suffering from a mite infestation. He is losing feathers from his head and begins to look a bit scruffy. I also noticed he's starting to make flying look like hard work. Apart from all that he's doing all the usual BB things. I'll need to keep an eye on him.
I'm happy to report this Blackbird is still around. His tail has grown back a little but he still looks very scruffy. Most of my BBs appear to have disappeared for their autumn moult but he remains and has more sultanas than he can handle.
A full month later and he made another appearance today. The tail has grown back fully but still looks in slight disarray. The feather on the top of his head are still missing so I'm hoping he is over the worst for the time being.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:24 pm
by Willpar
Sounds like he is nearly done for moulting.
Re: BLACKBIRDS
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:54 am
by Willpar
Blackbirds are beginning to come into the garden now. Usually first thing in the morning. Had two his morning waiting for food.