The Moult is over !! Today I saw 3 (that's t-h-r-e-e) sparrows in my garden. They were all eating cheese. The neighbour's cheese-loving cat wasn't there at the time - came later and was escorted to the exit ..... again.
Dunnock in my garden this morning. First I have seen for ages. Not seen any starlings for around two months and no sparrows for six weeks. Wonder when the blackbirds will turn up. And my beloved pied wagtails.
Jacksparrow wrote:I have, until a couple of days ago, been enjoying(if that's the right word ) an influx of Collared Doves feasting on my SF hearts. Now, a couple visiting is OK as it gives the smaller birds a chance to dine between the CD visits but 4 or 5 tend to dominate. A couple of days ago I took the decision, albeit reluctantly, to limit access to the SF feeder to the small birds by fitting a guardian. I have done this once before and within a couple of days most of the little birds were happily coming and going as though nothing was different but this time I have gone from half a kilo per day consumption to virtually nothing. It is quiet in the garden at present with the exception of the Sparrows so perhaps that explains the lack of takers for the hearts.
Do you think the little birds were nervous of the guardian this time, Jacksparrow?
Jacksparrow wrote:I have, until a couple of days ago, been enjoying(if that's the right word ) an influx of Collared Doves feasting on my SF hearts. Now, a couple visiting is OK as it gives the smaller birds a chance to dine between the CD visits but 4 or 5 tend to dominate. A couple of days ago I took the decision, albeit reluctantly, to limit access to the SF feeder to the small birds by fitting a guardian. I have done this once before and within a couple of days most of the little birds were happily coming and going as though nothing was different but this time I have gone from half a kilo per day consumption to virtually nothing. It is quiet in the garden at present with the exception of the Sparrows so perhaps that explains the lack of takers for the hearts.
Do you think the little birds were nervous of the guardian this time, Jacksparrow?
Yes they were but everything has been restored to normal again now. The little birds are feeding again but so are the Colly Doves
Good spot Willpar. I agree it is a Wheatear. I think they are migrating at this time of year which may explain why you saw one when you usually do not.
!! Today I saw 3 (that's t-h-r-e-e) sparrows in my garden. They were all eating cheese. The neighbour's cheese-loving cat wasn't there at the time - came later and was escorted to the exit ..... again.
) an influx of Collared Doves feasting on my SF hearts. Now, a couple visiting is OK as it gives the smaller birds a chance to dine between the CD visits but 4 or 5 tend to dominate. A couple of days ago I took the decision, albeit reluctantly, to limit access to the SF feeder to the small birds by fitting a guardian. I have done this once before and within a couple of days most of the little birds were happily coming and going as though nothing was different but this time I have gone from half a kilo per day consumption to virtually nothing. It is quiet in the garden at present with the exception of the Sparrows so perhaps that explains the lack of takers for the hearts.
