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I have to say my Sturklet experience this year was a short lived affair with less attendees than normal. I find that a little concerning.
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That's a shame Jack, and it is concerningJacksparrow wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:47 pmI have to say my Sturklet experience this year was a short lived affair with less attendees than normal. I find that a little concerning.


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It's reassuring to hear others have had good years which leaves me all the more puzzled as to why this year was a damp squib for Sturklets 

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Could be few reasons Jack, maybe the clutches were lost due to a new and successful predator in the area? I mean most of the time if one parent is killed the clutch is either lost or greatly reduced because one parent can't cope with feeding the nestlings alone. Could be many more reasonsJacksparrow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:49 pmIt's reassuring to hear others have had good years which leaves me all the more puzzled as to why this year was a damp squib for Sturklets![]()

Shame though

My starlings are still going strong , we have a new screaming fledgling around


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After complaining about the lack of Sturklets recently my garden has suddenly become a hotspot for them. I think partly because of the bathing facilities but there has been an audible presence most of the time. I think I am benefitting from some late broods.
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I think you are having late broods alrightJacksparrow wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:49 pmAfter complaining about the lack of Sturklets recently my garden has suddenly become a hotspot for them. I think partly because of the bathing facilities but there has been an audible presence most of the time. I think I am benefitting from some late broods.



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Good to hear JS. Mine are thinning out a little. Probably due to the fact they have gotten used to the feeding arrangements. Just three times a day.