What have you seen
4845 replies
Wherenext replied on 26/11/2019 15:46
greylag replied on 26/11/2019 17:20
nelliethehooker replied on 26/11/2019 19:50
Posted on 25/11/2019 22:11 by OneputtNell, try putting used teabags in the area where cats leave their deposits, our neighbours have 5 cats and by and large the teabags work for us.
Watching some Waxwings one day all the birds in the area took off as a Sparrow hawk flashed through. Ten minutes later all the birds in the area were back feeding. This happened several times
nelliethehooker replied on 26/11/2019 19:52
Posted on 26/11/2019 15:46 by WherenextOne of our neighbours leaves a half full large bottle of water standing up in the middle of the lawn and swears it works in keeping the cats away. Strange but quite a cheap way of testing it, albeit it looks weird.
InaD replied on 27/11/2019 11:59
dave the rave replied on 27/11/2019 19:40
InaD replied on 28/11/2019 07:10
Posted on 27/11/2019 19:40 by dave the ravea shot from earlier this year.They always visited in pairs!
Posted on 28/11/2019 07:10
Yes, we get quite a few pairs at the same time, there can be 12 or 14 goldfinches on the feeders at the same time. It's what we get the most of actually, they go through the sunflower hearts in no time. We buy a 20kg sack at a time, buying the small bags was no use, they didn't last!
Tammygirl replied on 28/11/2019 20:12
Posted on 28/11/2019 20:12
We used to get goldfinches here but haven't seen any for years. Blue tits, great tits, coal tits, finches, blackbirds, starlings we have plenty of. I know there is a robin and wren around too but we do have a 'killer' cat next door, so I tend to have my bird table and feeders right in the middle of the grass so she can't get near them without them seeing her.
Will try putting some fat balls in the trees to see if that will help encourage more birds and get some sunflower seeds to see if the goldfinches will return.
I've only ever seen 1 wood pecker in the garden and 1 sparrow hawk.
Bluemalaga replied on 30/11/2019 15:04
Posted on 30/11/2019 15:04
It is a month since I introduced our little Scrag End to the forum. Unfortunately he/she has not improved in appearance, still looking ragged yet seems fit and has a wonderful appetite. It is not always possible to be sure the same bird is using the feeder over and over each day, but in this case all actions are clear to see.
I am not sure the little one has enough feathers to survive, but he will not go hungry.
Anyone know why the blue tit does not use the nest boxes for shelter during the winter, seems the best place to spend the night.
Gallery
3 people like this
brue replied on 30/11/2019 15:18
Posted on 30/11/2019 15:18
Amazing little survivor BM, hope all will be well. We've got a couple of new nest boxes to put up this winter, I assumed the Blue tits might use them. I know that Wrens pile in together for winter comfort so I'm careful not to move some of our brick and wood piles. Just looked up about Blue tits and the suggestion is to switch on nest box cameras and see if you have winter occupants (we only have an outside tracker camera.)
Oneputt
Caravanner