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Hello Helen.....no l can't but Dormouse might be able too!!
If not join a rspca or rspb site and join in on the forums:o)

jude :o)

Can anyone tell me why I don't see so many Kites and Buzzards at the moment.I am seeing more of the smaller birds of prey.

Hi Everyone,
Is this weather not brilliant and the bird song is so lovely had quite a few birds around past couple of days gold finches green finches a single robin about 3 male black birds, and a pair of dunnuck not sure if they like each other or not still playing chase.
And a pair of hares in the field just can not get close to them with camera, need a special lens to get a really good close up and the deer have started to come out of the woods.
Well I am away back down the garden and sit by the burn and see if the Kingfisher has returned.

We don't see kestrels here, we used to in Sussex but then we did'nt often see buzzards, where as we do here (S Wales).

Its been busier here today with the birds, but vic is about to put a stop to that.....he's about to mow the lawn!!

jude :o)

Good Morning All
I have just taken 3 photos of a Kestrel It was on the Gazebo
looks as if it was quite a young one (but what do I know )
Also a Red Kite circles the sky above our Bungalow everyday but I have not managed to get a good photo of it yet
Was so excited I thought I would share this with you
Have a good Day
Jenxx

Hi Jude and Ann ,

Yes I did indeed feel very lucky to witness such a lovely sight . I'll try and remember my camera next time ( it's a good idea Jude ).

At Christmas time a Robin was singing its little heart out on top of one of the trees that were for sale at the same Garden centre.........that was truly a magical moment.

Amanda x

You lucky thing thats brilliant:o)) l have often seen the odd adult robin in and around garden centres but never with their young!! you must take a camera with you next time!!

jude :o)

Isn't it strange that Robins often seem to nest and live in garden centres? We have come across this a few times. Last year there was a big notice by some pots which said 'do not disturb, Robins nesting.

Ann
Glos

I haven't seen any more Swallows since the other days sighting but yesterday I was treated to a heartwarming and beautiful sight.

There is a garden centre in my area , it's a busy one , always full of folk , it has various outside parts and gifts / household stuff inside.
As we emerged from the main inside area we noticed a " new" patio display , complete with garden furniture , water feature , bird table and big pots in plants. Perched on the back of one of the chairs , not more than 10 foot away was a splendid little Robin , he was so still that at first I took him for a fake Robin but then he tilted his head , he was listening to the various chirrups and chirps that where coming from all directions. I looked around the patio and spotted ( to my delight ) two fat babies ( one in a pot the other sitting in full view on the arm of the bench ). As we stood watching the scene along came Mum Robin ( food in beak ) to feed the fat dumplings . We spotted another two babies a bit further away .
I wonder are Robin chicks usually fledged this early ? These ones where already looking about a bit for food themselves.
It was so lovely to see nature at work , even in the very heart of a business premises .

Amanda

Hi all:o)
(edited).....The above was deleted by me.....doww
Well done Amanda and Tec, great sight are'nt they??......but l have'nt seen any yet, its Vic that saw them on his walks...perhaps l should start walking more!!
We have spent best part of the day at Monmouth Country Fayre today, brilliant, quite a few art/craft stalls and loads of Birds of Prey tents...:o))) some great displays aswell:o)) one bird called Maggie likes to take off and disappear!! can't remember what breed of bird l think an eagle or a Saker something, they were alot more that l had'nt heard of before.

There was also display work with a labrador dog and bird of prey, where the bird flushed the rabbit or whatever out from the undergrowth and the dog catches it....very clever.

One of the things l did'nt like was the DEER SKINS and large hunting knives on display!!

jude :o)

Hurray - well done Tec. There's certainly plently of flies about so no excuse for the swallows not to be here now!

Hi Folks,
At last....................I saw two swallows this morning!

Now I'm a happy bunny (doesn't take much)

So all is right with the world!

Tec

Hello everyone.

I spotted a Swallow today flitting over the allotments.......Summer can't be far off.

The Blackbirds that where building a nest in my Bay tree have gone elsewhere. My young cat got into the tree yesterday and it's frightened them off . I hope they find a safer place to nest.

Amanda

I saw 3 Buzzard's today. I heard them first making their what I call "whistle" sound...and then they appeared right high above me...........loverly to see.

Hi all:o)

Bellblair...tut tut...lol
Would love some of the Hare, perhaps abit closer this time (well l can ask can't l??....lol)

Mainly W/Pigeons, blackbirds, a few sparrows,and a robin here at the moment....as Ann says the rest are likey to be getting the insects for their young.

jude

Hi Everyone,
Hope that you all had a good week-end, I have had a great one daughter has informed us that we are to be grandparents in December 1st grandchild.
Now the Birds front, Swallows have arrived, so have the Hares, Yellowhammers are coming in for food but not many others , This morning I watched a Blackbird see of a Staring at the feeding table. I have seen a few Red Squirrels around the place very unsusual is that.
Jude sorry not a single pic at the moment, will try and get some over the next few days.

So pleased that you are feeling better Dormouse, hope your progress continues.

Ann
Glos

Goodmorning everyone:o)

Dormouse....sorry l had gone before your reply last night. You must take care though, you're still not 100% by the sounds of it!!
l'll swap you all for your firecrests, redstarts and choughs for my woodpigeons:o))) lol bless em:o)

Hope that Bat got himself sorted!!

jude

Morning Ann,

I confess I had advanced knowledge of the redstart's presence, so it was just a case of spotting it!!
Healthwise, I'm getting there now. Blood clots are pretty much dispersed now and I can walk upstairs without getting breathless - yahoo!! Oh, it's the little things in life that give us most pleasure, lol.

DM x

Edit to Tecwyn - oh, a firecrest would be a lovely addition to my list. I'm ever hopeful of spotting one. Such busy little birds though - never stay still long enough to be seen!

Hello Dormouse, good to see you on here again. are you fully recovered now after the scare you gave us all.

Wow, I wouldn't know a black redstart if i saw one, well done.

Ann
Glos