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Will have to look that one up Von, at least if you have photos you can compare it in a bird book. :-)

We had a new visitor to the bird feeder today. We think its a common Redpoll but it might be a lesser Redpoll. Never seen it before.
OH did manage to get photos though :-D :-D :-D

Kandji - Thinking of you and your family <3 <3 <3

<3 <3 <3 <3 Kandj

I am still here but feeling drained and exhausted, and my brain doesn't seem to want to work either. Helen came back yesterday, and together with Fr Paul we have put together a Celebration of Life service for her Dad. Quite a few tears and deep breathing but we were guided and helped during the time he was here with us.
She went back to Durham and they have deep thick snow there now, but the family will all come again this weekend. Still 10 days yet before the funeral day with the backlog of Christmas/New Year period to contend with. Very many grateful thanks for everything xx

I can’t make up my mind if we have one or two blackbirds visiting the mealie worm table. We think it is one making several visits but who knows, love the way he always has a drink a bath and a shower after eating :-D he is very black and not very big I think he is a young bird

Ann ,we have the biggest Blackbirds I have ever seen. Two males and a female.. They take over the window feeder and are real bullies to the other birds.. The males do a lot of stamping of feet on the feeder. Whether that is to get balance or warn others off I am not sure. But they are quite intimidating :-S

Love to Kandj <3

Well the blackbird came for his mealy worms. then had a bath on the water feature and because there is a little fountain in the centre which was sort of working as it is solar and the sun has been shining, he had a shower, flew off to the apple tree to dry off then came back for a few more mealy worms before flying off. He does come now when we shake the packet, not until we go back indoors, he waits but is almost immediately there. Very intelligent when it comes to food aren't they?

Save you a bit of money Jane.

Thinking of Kandj this ‘limbo’ time is very hard. It seemed such a long time until the funeral. Good that she has plenty of food though, as long as she eats it.

Don’t forget to eat Kandje

Kandj says Hello to everyone. She is feeling very weary and says she isn't able to concentrate on reading posts at the moment. Her family have gone for the moment so she is on her own .She has plenty of meals in her freezer as her SIL came and did a load of cooking for her. So she is well stocked up for now.

We have had Buzzards hovering overhead today. Also I have seen some Red Kite with Crows trying to chase them off. I think we have Rabbits around again as Thomas is hunting and has brought home a couple
:-| :-|. I think he might have a full tummy now and it is not his cat food :-S

Very few birds around today.

There are a couple of collared doves in a neighbour's tree and a troop of seagulls were 'tap-dancing' on the front grass of several houses in the street earlier.

All the smaller birds must be sheltering from the very blustery winds blowing through the Channel.

I agree with you about the starlings squabbling. They make such a racket as well.

Our blackbird stopped sitting in the bird bath but still spent a lot of time standing on the rim and chasing away any other bird that wanted a drink. Then he met his match in a robin who wouldn’t give way to him and eventually the blackbird flew off and the robin got his drink.

Not many birds around for the last couple of days. We had a lot of rain for two days and today is dry but very windy.

Kandj, just keep taking things a day at a time. Keeping you in my thoughts <3 <3

The LTT don't linger long do they? Yes the starlings are so squabbly they must use more energy than they do eating. :-D

I am laughing at the squabbling starlings who are getting blow around by the wind :-D :-D. Why do the silly beggers squabble more than they feed :-S :-S :-S. The 6 long tailed tits are busy out here at the feeders they are so sweet the way they twitter to each other.

Just been watching a heron on the roof of one of the houses opposite.

Kandj don’t stay too quiet on your own, remember we are here to chat. This is probably the hardest time waiting until the funeral. It must have been a relief to see that the pain has gone from your loved hubby’s face and to know there is no more pain for him. Take care Kandj you are still in our thoughts <3

I have just put Helen on the train and the reality of being in a quiet bungalow is real.

The funeral date isn't until Monday 29th January and that seems to be so far away.
Helen and I have visited her Dad in the village chapel of rest and he is so peaceful and we were both hugely relieved that his many years of pain have gone from his face now.

Thank you everyone for all your cyber support during such a heartbreaking time. All your kindness has been lovely and helped our family such a lot. THANK YOU ALL. xxx

a good morning for birds here. A flock of long tailed tits on the feeders expecially the coconut, couldn't believe my eyes not seen them for so long. Then several blue and great tits. The blackbird's mealy worm saucer was empty and he was looking puzzled so I went out to fill it, he flew off as I went out the door but sat in the apple tree. As I shook the bag as I filled the saucer he flew down to my feet and was eating before I got in the door. He obviously knows now where the food comes from. Also saw a wren and yesterday the robin was back in the garden.
A very grey day here today.

<3 <3 <3 <3 Thinking of you Kandj

Ann has expressed so well what we all would like to say to Kandj. :-)

You are in thoughts and in my heart Kandj, my dear friend <3 <3 <3 <3
Sending much love to you and your family xxxx

Your friends on the Rugby Thread have added some messages for you there too :-)

<3 <3 Kandj <3 <3 You and the family are in my thoughts everyday xx

Kandj, there’s not much I can add to what Ann has said. At the moment you must be feeling very raw. Give yourself time to grieve. Your lovely hubby will always be with you in your heart so cherish your memories.

Sending love to you and your family <3 <3