Our Feeding Stations :):)
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Re: Our Feeding Stations :):)
Thanks PPH, you certainly have a popular thread!
TT and I have decided to get one of those bird feeders as we have the birds in the trees at the back of our house but will not fly down into the garden with the cats about. This could be the answer.
Great vids WS!
Keep the pics of our garden birds coming, its a nice record to see what is about.
SM
TT and I have decided to get one of those bird feeders as we have the birds in the trees at the back of our house but will not fly down into the garden with the cats about. This could be the answer.
Great vids WS!
Keep the pics of our garden birds coming, its a nice record to see what is about.
SM
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This is a very short clip of the Nuthatch feeding, its through the window so there's not really enough light
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Well we had quite a lot of snow overnight and this morning my feeding station looked like it had top hats on. I know the birds haven't been feeding but I still needed to clear it for them just incase.Heres a few pics with the snow.
This is the water holder, now an ice dispenser
This is where the fat bar is hiding
The seed one has a nice top hat too and the bottm fell out of my peanut holder
It's all sorted now but still no visitors
Love your Nuthatch clip WS, its a cute little bird
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This is the water holder, now an ice dispenser
This is where the fat bar is hiding
The seed one has a nice top hat too and the bottm fell out of my peanut holder
It's all sorted now but still no visitors
Love your Nuthatch clip WS, its a cute little bird
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we havent had much snow here littlewid but when we had the snow earlier in the year thats what mine looked like. It looks like a lovely feeder too and Im sure the birds will find it soon.
I remember when I first put mine out and I didnt think I was getting any visitors I noticed the the perches attached the peanut and seed feeder had claw marks on so even though I didnt see the birds I knew they mustve been coming to my feeder.
I felt a bit guilty this morning as I am off work sick at the moment and I never went out this morning to defrost the water and I saw a great tit come to the water bowl and tap at the ice. I went out and did it as you forget how much they rely on the water as well as food in the winter
I remember when I first put mine out and I didnt think I was getting any visitors I noticed the the perches attached the peanut and seed feeder had claw marks on so even though I didnt see the birds I knew they mustve been coming to my feeder.
I felt a bit guilty this morning as I am off work sick at the moment and I never went out this morning to defrost the water and I saw a great tit come to the water bowl and tap at the ice. I went out and did it as you forget how much they rely on the water as well as food in the winter
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I got a Dunnock visiting me this afternoon, he didnt use the feeder but he was in the hedge next to it and hopped down to the ground to feed on the food I spread down there
The great tit visited me again too, but the water had already frozen over again, its a hard battle keeping it liquid as the temps havent been above freezing even during the day
The great tit visited me again too, but the water had already frozen over again, its a hard battle keeping it liquid as the temps havent been above freezing even during the day
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Ive not heard of a Dunnock PPH, I'll have to go find a picture. I might have seen one and not know the name.
It is so hard for our feathered friends this time of year but with the good people that feed them and help them they seem to do ok.
SM
It is so hard for our feathered friends this time of year but with the good people that feed them and help them they seem to do ok.
SM
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The Dunnock used to be called the Hege Sparrow SM. I dont know why they changed the name though. Ours looked a bit like that last week LW, but not as much snow onit, looks like you had plenty last night. Its a pain the water keeping freezing over, but we followed Lai's suggestion, and took it in over night
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Well done WS - sadly I forgot my own advice last night and this morning it's frozen again! Must try and listen to myself more often
From the RSPB - Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/d/dunnock/index.aspx
Overview
A small brown and grey bird. Quiet and unobtrusive, it is often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving with a rather nervous, shuffling gait, often flicking its wings as it goes. When two rival males come together they become animated with lots of wing-flicking and loud calling.
Where to see them
Inhabits any well vegetated areas with scrub, brambles and hedges. Look in deciduous woodland, farmland edges, parks and gardens. Keeps largely on the ground and often close to cover.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Insects, spiders, worms and seeds
Lai
From the RSPB - Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/d/dunnock/index.aspx
Overview
A small brown and grey bird. Quiet and unobtrusive, it is often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving with a rather nervous, shuffling gait, often flicking its wings as it goes. When two rival males come together they become animated with lots of wing-flicking and loud calling.
Where to see them
Inhabits any well vegetated areas with scrub, brambles and hedges. Look in deciduous woodland, farmland edges, parks and gardens. Keeps largely on the ground and often close to cover.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Insects, spiders, worms and seeds
Lai
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it took me a while to identify it as its whats commonly called as a LBB (little brown bird) took me at least three visits to get an identification and my friend saw it to and she said it was definatly a Dunnock cos she gets at least two or three to her feeder,
it does creep along quite nervously, mine tends to land in the hedge then works its way down and creeps along the bottom to where the food it
it does creep along quite nervously, mine tends to land in the hedge then works its way down and creeps along the bottom to where the food it
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Also known as LBJ's PPH - (little brown jobs) - which is somewhat sad as some of the LBJs are really very lovely birds - well done for getting the ID PPH - i always have to get my book out to check who's who when I spot a new visitor.
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I had to get my book out as I wasnt sure for a while. Luckily my mate popped over with supplies as I am not well and she identified it immediately
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We had 2 at the last place we lived, as PPH said they land in the Bush or Hedge, then work their way down to ground level. Then they creeped out to the lawn to the Bird Feeder. We used to call them the 2 Julies after the 2 characters in Bad Girls who did everything together, starting, and finishing sentences of each other. These 2 Dunnocks seemed to copy each others movements, and they were never more than a few inches apart. They may be little Brown Jobs, but they are lovely to watch
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Ps Hope you feel better soon PPH
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Ps Hope you feel better soon PPH
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I found this BBC site called Garden Birds. I though it might help as a easy way to identify Birds in your Garden. It also has a section on food for Birds
This is the Link if you want to save it to your Favourites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/collections/p00bt4d3
WS
This is the Link if you want to save it to your Favourites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/collections/p00bt4d3
WS
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That's a great find WS - and added to my favourites.
We've just had a flurry of visitors all at the same time - it was amazing to watch. Amongst then a tiny wren came in for a drink which was lovely to see. Our newest visitor is a pied wagtail who loves to go along the french windows picking out spiders and bugs I assume. It comes right up to the window and has a good look in. Definitely one for the camera.
Lai
We've just had a flurry of visitors all at the same time - it was amazing to watch. Amongst then a tiny wren came in for a drink which was lovely to see. Our newest visitor is a pied wagtail who loves to go along the french windows picking out spiders and bugs I assume. It comes right up to the window and has a good look in. Definitely one for the camera.
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Big Coincidence Lai we've had one the last few days. Just been trying to get a decent picture of it
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We'll have to see who gets it first WS - mind you as my camera isn't even out at the moment, it's unlikely to be me .....................
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Ive added it to my favourites too, it looks like a great page.
The temps are so cold here that I have had to de ice the water bowl twice today. It freezes ove about an hour after putting out fresh water. The only way I've found of keeping it from freezing for longer is to put out slightly warmer water. Not hot but just tepid.
The temps are so cold here that I have had to de ice the water bowl twice today. It freezes ove about an hour after putting out fresh water. The only way I've found of keeping it from freezing for longer is to put out slightly warmer water. Not hot but just tepid.
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Clearly I have you lot to blame for me being dragged down to Homebase this afternoon.
Safari Maiden grabbed the debit card and loaded up with a collection of nuts, seeds, fat balls, mealworms, birdcake etc - to put on a new bird feeding station. £50 and a quick bit of assembly later, I was dispatched to the end of the garden ( temp -3, realfeel -9 ) to complete the installation at 2.00pm prompt.
At 2.06pm the first visitor (did not stay to eat) was Rudy the Robin. At the time of writing an assortment of tits and finches are gathering in the nearby trees and bushes for a bit of observation of the new structure. I'm telling you all now, that's ALL the birds are getting for Christmas.
Well, this is a new age of austerity after all...
Safari Maiden grabbed the debit card and loaded up with a collection of nuts, seeds, fat balls, mealworms, birdcake etc - to put on a new bird feeding station. £50 and a quick bit of assembly later, I was dispatched to the end of the garden ( temp -3, realfeel -9 ) to complete the installation at 2.00pm prompt.
At 2.06pm the first visitor (did not stay to eat) was Rudy the Robin. At the time of writing an assortment of tits and finches are gathering in the nearby trees and bushes for a bit of observation of the new structure. I'm telling you all now, that's ALL the birds are getting for Christmas.
Well, this is a new age of austerity after all...
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I knew SM and I had good taste TT, thats the exact same feeder as me, bloomin' identical my friend, only difference is.....your getting visitors and i'm not good on you both for feeding the little birds this winter
WS love that link, it's brilliant, a marvelous find my friend and a bit from Martin Hughes games as well
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WS love that link, it's brilliant, a marvelous find my friend and a bit from Martin Hughes games as well
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Brilliant TT and SM - we all have the same looking feeders - although my tray at the bottom was broken off by a large bird!
How great they are already checking it out. Can't wait for progress reports.
Same here PPH the water bowl froze again so i've had to do it twice - it must be cold out there today!
Lai
How great they are already checking it out. Can't wait for progress reports.
Same here PPH the water bowl froze again so i've had to do it twice - it must be cold out there today!
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Well done TT. I'm glad I'm not on my own I had to count my fingers last week after putting ours up , but I have to say it was worth it to see the number of Birds coming in, and feeding. I beat you to the Pied Wagtail Lai, got it just before I went out. Our water has'nt been to bad today. In fact it was'nt frozen when I took Misty put at 9-45pm
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It's only been a few days, but since putting up our feeder we've started keeping a record of the visitors to the garden and the trees just the other side of the fence. Here's the list in no particular order...
Robin
Great Tit
Chaffinch
Blackbird
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Bullfinch
Sparrow
Long Tailed Tit
Song Thrush
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Turtledove
Pigeon (Wood and Feral)
Starling (by the thousand...)
Sparrowhawk (multiple flypasts)
Some of you will already be familiar with this site, but this is what we use for identification confirmation when not sure of the breed - http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birdindex.htm
Robin
Great Tit
Chaffinch
Blackbird
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Bullfinch
Sparrow
Long Tailed Tit
Song Thrush
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Turtledove
Pigeon (Wood and Feral)
Starling (by the thousand...)
Sparrowhawk (multiple flypasts)
Some of you will already be familiar with this site, but this is what we use for identification confirmation when not sure of the breed - http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birdindex.htm
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That's a great list TT - i'm really envious of the starling (by the thousand) I would be happy with one, and the Song Thrush, we only see Mistle Thrush.
It's just great what you see and who visits - apart from poor Littlewid who seems to be being boycotted by the birds at the moment
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It's just great what you see and who visits - apart from poor Littlewid who seems to be being boycotted by the birds at the moment
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I think we are very lucky with our position and having small trees around that the little birds flutter between.
We can now add a Wren to the list. It arrived a few minutes ago, much to SM's excitement.
Edit @ 4.00pm - several Pied Wagtails have now given the peanuts and fat balls a lengthy taste test.
We can now add a Wren to the list. It arrived a few minutes ago, much to SM's excitement.
Edit @ 4.00pm - several Pied Wagtails have now given the peanuts and fat balls a lengthy taste test.
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Blimey TT thats one heck of a lot of birds, lucky you and SM, I am so delighted for you that the birds are visiting in plenty.It really is wonderful to hear the variety you are getting into your garden.
I have brought some more food hangers today and food for them and I have also moved my feeder to the bottom of my garden. I have planted it now in amongst my Robin tree and it's nearer to the big tree at the bottom, so I am really hoping the birds will start to find it. Keep your fingers crossed everyone, I am really trying here for them.
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I have brought some more food hangers today and food for them and I have also moved my feeder to the bottom of my garden. I have planted it now in amongst my Robin tree and it's nearer to the big tree at the bottom, so I am really hoping the birds will start to find it. Keep your fingers crossed everyone, I am really trying here for them.
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