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dpack



Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 22 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

that one may be close to hand feeding

sgt.colon



Joined: 27 Jul 2009
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Location: Just south of north.
PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 22 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

The I shall try my best to befriend him. Mealworm on the next shop I think.

dpack



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 22 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

poundland has rather nice packs round here

the ones in big bags get a bit stale

poundland ones are ok in savoury biscuits

talking to em does seem to work to make them feel safe, show them food, put it down and retreat decreasing distances to watch

it takes a while for them to get used to you moving towards them, if you explain why you need to they understand, turn your back to them if you can when passing until they get used to you up close, don't stare as that is predator behaviour

settle in their patch doing something else and be polite if they arrive does help to get them to consider you harmless and maybe that you are useful

useful does not mean harmless, the latter takes time and calm patience

they all have good reason to fear all mammals, especially ones that might have a kebab skewer

this must be very odd to a non bird charmer

i have combined stuff i learned from grannie and sister beard(retired missionary)for wild bird taming with the bits i can add

routine, birds have good clocks
adjust "offerings" to suit the season

snoozing in a hammock was enough to convince the chaffinch i was his pet
they are good at "little bird told me" so it went both ways

dpack



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 22 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

it is easy and difficult, both sides need to learn

it can take several generations of birds, all of them are different

the townie pigeons are starting to have more trust if i wish to be near, useful feeder might be part of their reasons

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 22 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I have quite a good relationship with the 'down the garden' robin and the 'shed robin' in the woods, but they won't let me nearer than a couple of feet. As you say, being useful for food helps; in fact the 'shed robin' comes to demand food. Being still also helps as I had a firecrest or gold crest land on my lap once when I was sitting in the garden spinning. I didn't even know we had them there.

sgt.colon



Joined: 27 Jul 2009
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Location: Just south of north.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 22 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Thanks for all that DPack. I will set it as my challenge for this year. Blackbird buddy by Christmas.

dpack



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 22 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

i might have a few bird food firm testimonials for shopping needs

blackbirds like sunflower, whole in skin peanuts and meal worms at the mo

if they are feeding a nest, mealworms and turning ground for brandling worms is popular

nest building time, offer useful tat, long stem grasses are useful straps(they can find plenty of twigs), moss tufts are very popular

it is possible the slug(very deliberate and quite competent for a beginner mr brack, even if it needed de slimeing in soil ) it was probably taken as glue rather than a wedding present
i did not offer that, he chose it
i did have a spare slug so he was welcome

what birds need is a fun study

the most interesting stuff is observational or from those who report observations on a single species

big, such as rspb are ace
specific stuff probably has online experts, sparrow talk is a niche field of study

not quite dinosaur studies but as close as i can get and i like birds

inter species interactions are fascinating

dpack



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 22 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

sgt.colon wrote:
Thanks for all that DPack. I will set it as my challenge for this year. Blackbird buddy by Christmas.


yer welcome, have fun

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 22 8:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We had a volunteer group meeting yesterday, so led the 'less active' group doing flora surveys. There are a surprising number of leaves around in the open areas of the woods at the moment, and we found a few early purple orchid leaves just coming up. Something else I suspect is wild arum, but can't be sure yet. It could be wild garlic, but no smell, so more inclined towards arum.

Mistress Rose



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 22 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I went out yesterday and saw a kite soaring above the local roads. It was joined by another, and they went soaring around, then another joined them, but by the time I got my phone sorted out to try for a picture they had gone. Think they must do it on purpose. Nice to see them though.

dpack



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 22 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

just done the rspb survey

i have a lot more sparrows than most

gz



Joined: 23 Jan 2009
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Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 22 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Everything seems to have its head down post and pre storms..
Nothing at home, and on our walk towards the hills we saw one crow. One Robin and three Fieldfares

gz



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Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 22 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Everything seems to have its head down post and pre storms..
Nothing at home, and on our walk towards the hills we saw one crow. One Robin and three Fieldfares

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15542

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 22 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Can't say I blame it Gz. I have always wondered where birds go when it is very stormy, but no doubt they find some sheltered spot.

Dpack, I am not surprised as you seem to be the birds best friend where you are. Our garden is not ideal for bird watching as we have bushes and small trees quite near the house the obscure the view. Probably an ideal feeding ground for them as we have budhliea (I can never spell it) and plenty of odd nooks and crannies for invertebrates, unkempt areas etc.

sgt.colon



Joined: 27 Jul 2009
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Location: Just south of north.
PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 22 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We were out on a walk on Saturday and I saw my first ever Chiffchaffs. Well I've had a look online and I think that's what they were. What a lovely little bird they are.

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