Best I can do without causing the bird any distress. Spends nearly all day in this position, which is where I now put some food. Don't think there is much to go on with the slightly clearer pics.
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I think you'll just have to wait and see how the situation develops. As long as the cats don't get a say in the matter the old Sturk will either fly away or go to the great Sturk hunting grounds.
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Agreed Jacksparra. Will only let things go so far. This bird does not deserve being cat-got. The Sturklets were screaming again today, which got Old Sturk off the ground pretty sharpish. I found Black Cat hiding away and drenched the little blurker with half a pint of water!!!!
I think I may have found where Old Sturk is roosting. Not far from the photos. I had to restore most of it tonight as Black Cat had partly demolished it. Assuming all is okay in the morning, I will firm up the area to make it un-catty!!!
Yep, Old Sturk is a really good looking bird nuthatch. The purples and greens shine when the light catches the feathurks.
As this is the only adult Sturkling visiting my garden, I would like think that the bird knows my garden. Me'be it is of a previous generation that discovered a good place for food, water and shelter. Hope so.
I think I may have found where Old Sturk is roosting. Not far from the photos. I had to restore most of it tonight as Black Cat had partly demolished it. Assuming all is okay in the morning, I will firm up the area to make it un-catty!!!
Yep, Old Sturk is a really good looking bird nuthatch. The purples and greens shine when the light catches the feathurks.
As this is the only adult Sturkling visiting my garden, I would like think that the bird knows my garden. Me'be it is of a previous generation that discovered a good place for food, water and shelter. Hope so.
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Courtesy of the BTO a new species of Starling spotted(geddit) in Ireland
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Publicat ... EP,9Y60P,1
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Publicat ... EP,9Y60P,1
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Yet another Sturkey tale from the BTO. "Lovely the Sturkey"
http://www.bto.org/news-events/news/201 ... EP,9W3KN,1
http://www.bto.org/news-events/news/201 ... EP,9W3KN,1
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Aaaaaahhhhh, that's a 'lovely' tale, Jacksparrow. I'd expected something else ........
The ability to renew and recover is quite amazing.
The ability to renew and recover is quite amazing.
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Jacksparra!!!! You're last two postings have made my day (despite the spotty joke). 'Lovely' news all around!! Especially interested in the colour changes. Seriously good stuff. Thanks matey!!! 