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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Jacksparrow » Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:20 pm

Placido wrote:The Black and White Cat was just sitting on the lawn this morning doing nothing. A blackbird in the cherry was quite miffed.
He was facing the cat but when he saw me in the kitchen he jumped round on the branch to face me (I think he was trying telepathy) so I obligingly waved a tea towel at the cat which made off in a leisurely fashion and straight away down came Mr. B. for his elevenses.
Everybody happy ....... :D
Your training is coming along nicely Placi. Mr :blackbird: will be very pleased with his work so far. :nod: :yes:
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Post by Placido » Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:44 pm

Astounded this morning - idly watching Mrs. B. collect nesting material and couldn't believe it when she flew into the ivy which is covering almost 2 panels of my rear fence. There is a Rosa canina right in front of where she entered so it's well hidden.
Have prayed for a nest since I moved in here and this is the first activity I've seen. I do hope she stays.
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Post by nuthatch » Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:10 am

:woohoo: hope so too, Placi :blackbird:
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Post by Jacksparrow » Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:57 pm

Wey hey Placi I hope all goes well :nod:
PS You'll need bigger romper suits than for Robins. Let me know how many and we'll organise a swap plus a little cash in my direction of course.
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Post by greenfinch2 » Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:05 am

I hope saw too I like the Blackbirds I hope she has luck. :blackbird:
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Post by Placido » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:23 am

Thanks, guys !!

Pleased to report she's still homemaking :D
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Post by peregrine » Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:11 pm

Have male and female that come into the garden regularly. Not sure if they are a pair. With probable nest in nearby wood if they are. Had fledgling in the garden the last couple of years.
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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by Jacksparrow » Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:07 pm

As the weather was fine this afternoon I decided a little light weeding was in order. No sooner had I started than a Blackbird started singing very close to me. He then continued all the time I was out there which was about 30 minutes. Music while you work! I think that would make a great name for a radio programme :nod: :blackbird: :goodvibes:
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Post by Placido » Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:35 pm

What a lovely vision : Jacksparrow and a blackbird helping each other through the day with soundtrack which I recall with fondness.
The Goon Show followed.
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Re: BLACKBIRDS

Post by nuthatch » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:44 pm

A blackbird has been going into the hedge at the front with twigs :)
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