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  1. Fraser Milne

    how many pairs of bins ?

    I think some people need to get out more...
  2. Fraser Milne

    Emperor Moth?

    Is this the emperor moth caterpillar?
  3. Fraser Milne

    Orphaned chicks - Help!

    To my dismay, the blue tit chicks in my nest box have been orphaned! There was only one bird feeding but this parent bird has now been killed by a cat leaving six chicks in the nest. I was wondering if placing them into a surrogate nest box would be the best option? Would the RSPB help? Any...
  4. Fraser Milne

    Bluetit Bully

    The Bluetits in our nestbox seem particularly aggressive this year! - I have some feeders up close, but not too close to the box. Any bird, particularly golfinches, that come anywhere near the feeders are immediately set upon by one or other or sometimes both tits - and they won't stop chasing...
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    Goldfinches, Siskins and Red Feeders

    I use a mix of niger and sunflower hearts - never had so many goldfinches!
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    Insurance... do you or dont you?

    Golden Valley Insurance specialise in this type of cover so I'm told - not sure how pricey they are though.
  7. Fraser Milne

    "You nearly gave me a heart-attack you stupid bird!"

    Red Grouse for me - especially when you are walking over a quiet moor and one explodes from under your feet - enough to pee yer kilt!
  8. Fraser Milne

    Bold Blackbird

    I've managed to hand feed quite a few blackbirds in the garden on mealworms. They even used to stand in wait at a specific spot every morning and would fly straight to my hand!
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    Bryophyte Website

    :bounce: Looks a bit better now!
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    Bryophyte Website

    Bryo website :eek!::eek!:: Apologies, this is supposed to look better than this!!! - will do necessary adjustments. A bit new to web-site design!
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    Bryophyte Website

    Hi If there is anybody out there with an interest in all things mossy, we are currently putting up a website to help identify problem bryophytes! It is in its infancy e.g. only one moss up so far but more to come. Any suggestions welcome. www.bryoecology.org
  12. Fraser Milne

    Haiths

    I've shopped with Haiths for a long time and have never had a problem - excellent service and excellent products - maybe you have just been unlucky!
  13. Fraser Milne

    Something is wiping out my Greenfinches

    Originally, our feeding area was lawn but is now soil! I use Ark-Klens and Tamodine-e to disinfect (which you can get through www.vetark.co.uk) and then sprinkle a little GardenKlens. I'm actually going to pave over the area to make it easier to remove debris and scrub clean. An option for you?
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    Something is wiping out my Greenfinches

    Hi songbird I have had similar problems! It certainly sounds like Salmonella. I actually sent a couple of dead birds to be analysed it it was salmonella which the infected bird passes on through its saliva and droppings. Apart from stringent cleaning with an anti-bacterial agent I would...
  15. Fraser Milne

    Waxwing Invasion?

    There has been a flock of around 30 in St. Andrews for the past 3 days. I work from home and have had great views of them in the trees right outside my window - not great for concentration!
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