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Post by Louise on Mar 1, 2011 9:36:25 GMT
Over the past 2 or 3 weeks i've noticed that the male plumage on the various birds, that visit here, has brightened up considerably. Their seed consumption has increased in that period too so i think spring's arrived for them I've increased the amount of sunflower hearts available now.
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Post by Cherry on Mar 1, 2011 10:13:57 GMT
There is a large field next to the lake on our boundary which is planted with millet and sunflowers for the birds. By the way, planted by these bad farmers who kill wildlife which get in the way.
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Post by Louise on Mar 1, 2011 16:41:53 GMT
isn't that hippocritical of them Or have i read that wrong ?
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Mar 1, 2011 17:04:45 GMT
When I brush Tonks I save all her hair and put it in an old peanut feeder, the birds have already emptied it once so they must be nest building.
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Post by peony on Mar 1, 2011 18:12:39 GMT
When I brush Tonks I save all her hair and put it in an old peanut feeder, the birds have already emptied it once so they must be nest building. I've seen a robin carrying wet leaves up into the pyracantha on the back of the house ;D
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Post by Geranium on Mar 1, 2011 18:14:57 GMT
Thanks for reminding me, Peony - I must give Henry a good brushing outside and put the hair up on the shrubs - it disappears rapidly!
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Post by peony on Mar 1, 2011 18:27:02 GMT
Thanks for reminding me, Peony - I must give Henry a good brushing outside and put the hair up on the shrubs - it disappears rapidly! That's a good idea Geranium, I haven't got a dog, but I'll get my son to save some of Ollie's (Jack Russell) hair when he grooms him ;D
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 1, 2011 20:37:05 GMT
I've been pulling apart some coir basket liners and putting it in the hedge....it won't be there long
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 1, 2011 20:42:45 GMT
I don't have any now but when I had a Pampas Grass the sparrows used to strip the awns completely at this time of year. Left with bare stems. I didn't mind as it was good watching them.
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Post by Cherry on Mar 1, 2011 20:48:18 GMT
I never think to leave anything out for the birds. We have a lot of moss anyway, but the sort of birds I watch use big sticks to make ugly nests, but these magpie nests stand up to the weather.
I have collected a lot of cat fur from Atticus, so I will put it out. This 'feral' cat likes to have his fur combed would you believe.
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Post by grindle on Mar 2, 2011 8:43:07 GMT
;D I think you got duped there Cherry, he doesn't sound very feral at all
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Post by Cherry on Mar 2, 2011 10:00:08 GMT
Grindle there is no doubt we were 'sold a pup'. Meanwhile, pretty little Aquila is still untouchable and very shy, but we can see her catching mice in the field.
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Post by Louise on Mar 12, 2011 12:47:03 GMT
The Linnets have been busy already ! I've seen adults feeding their young ones at the hanging seed feeders this morning
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Post by Louise on Mar 12, 2011 15:38:33 GMT
The Chaffinches have been busy too It's lovely to see them bringing their young ones here and feeding them. The young ones have learnt to sit on the feeder perches
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Post by lesley on Mar 12, 2011 16:39:06 GMT
I've been watching a pair of House Sparrows today going in and out nest box making there home, it's fascinating watching them.
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