Very busy at the bird feeder today! (1 Viewer)

[Disneynut1973]

not a bad guess especially considering there is nothing in the pic to give you a gauge of size.

it does't look like anyone else is going to have a go so here it is with it's mates.

it's a white jackdaw

Didn't I say Chester Zoo was good for the birds! :t:

Dave interesting list, I'm going to have a look at mine see how it compares.

A little quiet in the garden the past couple of days, Goldfinch and the three Tits - Blue, Coal and Great, a Robin and a few Sparrows.

I have the day off tomorrow so may see a little more.

 

[captaincarot]

it certainly was good for the birds.

my pics from the 2 days are on my facebook page now if anyone wants a look

the jackdaw pic is also on the rspb lovenature FB page so i'm easy to find



waaahahahahah just heard a screach from the other room from bornwild, aaaaaaah i've just sat on my cream cake, i had to laugh

 

[Shirley Roulston]

More Greenfinches

I've put the bird table aside and scattered sunflower hearts on the lawn and after a little while in they came Greenfinches, Chaffinches, House Sparrows and a couple of Goldfinches. I've hung a fat ball on the washing line for the Blue and Great tits, they don't like such a mad feeding frenzy. Its hard to get a true photo, I've used a 60mm from an upstairs window hand held, any movement what so ever and their off.

 

[Disneynut1973]

CC, hope the cream cake was still eatable!

Shirley that's quite a flock of birds you have there! :t:

 

[SPINNEYGAL]

Help

Not Exactly Correct Thread

Anybody Out There Can You Help?
, I Think I Have Seen A Bird Of Prey On The Ground Stood Up And Moving But In The Same Place For The Second Morning On The Trot, Is This Usual And Should I Do Anything.

 

[ChrisKten]

Not Exactly Correct Thread

Anybody Out There Can You Help?
, I Think I Have Seen A Bird Of Prey On The Ground Stood Up And Moving But In The Same Place For The Second Morning On The Trot, Is This Usual And Should I Do Anything.

Depends on whether you think it's injured. If you can approach it, without it flying off, then it's sick or injured. If it's just feeding (they have their favourite spots where they feel safe), then just leave it be (and if you get the chance, get pictures).

If it is injured, phone the RSPCA, don't try to catch it yourself unless you've handled Raptors before. Not only can the bird injure you, but you can quite easily injure the bird (their bones easily break, just like other birds).

 

[SPINNEYGAL]

Thanks A Lot I Will Check On My Way To Work Tomorrow, Cannot See On The Way Home Unfortunately.

 

[Bananafishbones]

I've put the bird table aside and scattered sunflower hearts on the lawn and after a little while in they came Greenfinches, Chaffinches, House Sparrows and a couple of Goldfinches. I've hung a fat ball on the washing line for the Blue and Great tits, they don't like such a mad feeding frenzy. Its hard to get a true photo, I've used a 60mm from an upstairs window hand held, any movement what so ever and their off.

shirley I am coming round to yours for some food.... well maybe not theres probably no room at the inn

Cracking ammount of birds in your images:t:

 

[SPINNEYGAL]

Update

Just To Update On My Post Of Yesterday. The Bird Of Prey Is Obviously A Buzzard That Hunts In The Same Place. It Was On The Floor Again Hopping Around Looking From Side To Side For Mice Or Voles Etc. I Am Hoping It Will Be There Tomorrow I Am Going To Take Camera With Me To Work And Hope I Can Stop And Take A Pic If I Am Lucky Enough To See It.

 

[SPINNEYGAL]

By The Way Shirley They Were Grand Pics Of The Finches On Your Lawn.

 

[michael23]

Not seen much of my garden recently, but got plenty of views of other peoples gardens when watching a wryneck which has turned up 10-15 minutes away in marlpool near heanor. An unbelievably tame bird came as close as 4ft! Hoping i get lucky with one of these in my garden!! Anyway here's some pics.

http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/michael23_photo/Wryneck/

 

[ChrisKten]

Just To Update On My Post Of Yesterday. The Bird Of Prey Is Obviously A Buzzard That Hunts In The Same Place. It Was On The Floor Again Hopping Around Looking From Side To Side For Mice Or Voles Etc. I Am Hoping It Will Be There Tomorrow I Am Going To Take Camera With Me To Work And Hope I Can Stop And Take A Pic If I Am Lucky Enough To See It.

Good news that it wasn't an injured Raptor; better still that you've found a Buzzard's favourite spot. I wish you luck with getting some pictures.

 

[Bananafishbones]

Just counted 16 Housesparrows in one bush. The highest count for a long while.
Many tens of BH Gulls going over each morning..... 40+ at 7am today.
At least 2 new Woodpigeon juveniles this afternoon
Some of the juvenile Goldfinch are now just showing tiny signs of the facial coloration
Sparrowhawk visited early every morning this week
Dave

I fancy a Wryneck twitch!! michael can you pm me with a postcode please?

 

[bongofury]

Not seen much of my garden recently, but got plenty of views of other peoples gardens when watching a wryneck which has turned up 10-15 minutes away in marlpool near heanor. An unbelievably tame bird came as close as 4ft! Hoping i get lucky with one of these in my garden!! Anyway here's some pics.

http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/michael23_photo/Wryneck/

Wow! Amazing photos there. Can't believe someone's got a Wryneck in there garden. Very unusual.

 

[captaincarot]

Wow! Amazing photos there. Can't believe someone's got a Wryneck in there garden. Very unusual.

it's the squacco heron hiding under that bloke in yorkshires patio chair that tickles me

 

[Disneynut1973]

Michael great photos of the Wryneck :t: CC I read about the heron too, saw a few pics! My patio chairs are out in hope but nothing like that in my garden so far!!

After Dave posted his list of juvenile appearance i've been back through my notebook (first year I am keeping a proper one!!) and here are mine.

House Sparrows 25th May
Blackbirds 25th May
Greenfinch 27th May
Starlings 29th May
Dunnock 3rd June
Goldfinch 10th June
Wren 12th June
Blue Tits 19th June
Great Tit 13th July
Robin 15th July (not quite sure this is the right date I first saw one?)
Song Thrush 24th July

 

[Cheshire Birder]

Lovely pics of Wryneck. May have to make a visit this weekend if it hangs around!!

I see you have a blog Dave, look forward to reading more.

CB

 

[SPINNEYGAL]

Well This Morning We Had A Great Start, First Of All 2 Nuthatches Together Again On The Peanuts, Then 2 Woodpeckers Having A Set To Over Who Was Getting The Peanuts. Then To Cap Itall Got Pictures Of The Buzzard I Had Seen On My Way To Work. All Before 8 Am, Bodes Well For The Rest Of The Day.

 

[Bananafishbones]

Sparrowhawk visited early every morning this week
Dave[/B]?

Well it had to happen, this juvenile has been in the garden for the last 2 hours. It caught one of the Feral Pigeons :gn:

Incredible thing to see, what a bird:t:

Dave

Chris I have added another pic, I still think it looks more of a young bird... this has alot more brown on the upperparts than the female I often see.

Mmmm see post #4862 of the juvenile I posted, I guess this isnt the same bird isit, maybe just a little older and maybe a little wiser..... or maybe not!
This one does still look a little dark for an adult

 

[ChrisKten]

Well done, Dave, I knew you'd get a pic of one with prey at some point. And yes, it's an amazing thing to see. You have mixed emotions; sort of wonder, excitement, and guilt. The worst thing is that any bird Starling size or above, is eaten alive, smaller birds are mostly killed by the strike or by the Talons. So it can be quite hard to watch, especially as a Colly or Pigeon will be alive and being eaten for at least 40 minutes.

BTW, what makes you say "juvenile"? From this picture it looks like an adult female.