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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:20 pm
by Jacksparrow
Placido wrote:The Black and White Cat was just sitting on the lawn this morning doing nothing. A blackbird in the cherry was quite miffed.
He was facing the cat but when he saw me in the kitchen he jumped round on the branch to face me (I think he was trying telepathy) so I obligingly waved a tea towel at the cat which made off in a leisurely fashion and straight away down came Mr. B. for his elevenses.
Everybody happy ....... :D
Your training is coming along nicely Placi. Mr :blackbird: will be very pleased with his work so far. :nod: :yes:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:44 pm
by Placido
Astounded this morning - idly watching Mrs. B. collect nesting material and couldn't believe it when she flew into the ivy which is covering almost 2 panels of my rear fence. There is a Rosa canina right in front of where she entered so it's well hidden.
Have prayed for a nest since I moved in here and this is the first activity I've seen. I do hope she stays.

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:10 am
by nuthatch
:woohoo: hope so too, Placi :blackbird:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:57 pm
by Jacksparrow
Wey hey Placi I hope all goes well :nod:
PS You'll need bigger romper suits than for Robins. Let me know how many and we'll organise a swap plus a little cash in my direction of course.

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:05 am
by greenfinch2
I hope saw too I like the Blackbirds I hope she has luck. :blackbird:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:23 am
by Placido
Thanks, guys !!

Pleased to report she's still homemaking :D

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:11 pm
by peregrine
Have male and female that come into the garden regularly. Not sure if they are a pair. With probable nest in nearby wood if they are. Had fledgling in the garden the last couple of years.

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:07 pm
by Jacksparrow
As the weather was fine this afternoon I decided a little light weeding was in order. No sooner had I started than a Blackbird started singing very close to me. He then continued all the time I was out there which was about 30 minutes. Music while you work! I think that would make a great name for a radio programme :nod: :blackbird: :goodvibes:

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:35 pm
by Placido
What a lovely vision : Jacksparrow and a blackbird helping each other through the day with soundtrack which I recall with fondness.
The Goon Show followed.

Re: BLACKBIRDS

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:44 pm
by nuthatch
A blackbird has been going into the hedge at the front with twigs :)