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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by greenfinch2 » Sat Nov 19, 2016 2:34 pm

Very few Blackbirds yet and Im sure they are new ones ,not my dyke feeding ones.

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Jacksparrow » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:29 pm

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:

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Jacksparrow » Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:08 pm

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:

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Placido » Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:38 pm

I've got them, Jacksparrow. Loads of 'em :nod:.
AND a robin with a lady friend :love:

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Post by Jacksparrow » Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:47 pm

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. :(

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Jacksparrow » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:02 pm

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

Post by greenfinch2 » Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:20 pm

Like your photo seems like a nice day

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Placido » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:07 pm

She looks very industrious ...... bless !!
What's the old man doing ?!?!?!? :(

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Post by Jacksparrow » Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:11 pm

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:

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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Placido » Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:17 am

Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't down The Muddy Sturk :nod:

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