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The nestlings still haven't fledged but there has been a development inasmuch that female half of the pairing has decided to start another nest in the same ivy covered wall but a bit nearer the hose. She spent half the day transporting leaves into the new site while he slogged away feeding the young 'uns alone.

. Jacksparrow

Yay Placi, Bobbin home for Sunday lunch

It is my belief that the nestlings have now fledged. I have not seen either adult today so I have no idea where everyone has gone.

Sounds like they're all adrift in the big, wide world , Jacksparrow.

In a few days' time either dad will come back to you or if you wander around le chateau making a noise like a mealworm you might see a small brown, spotty teenager regarding you from a bush .
Make friends 'cos that's your next year's entertainment.

A pair of Robins have begun making themselves visible in the front garden again. I have not seen one with nesting material but they keep disappearing behind my flowering blackcurrant.

How very intriguing !! Hope it portends what we hope it portends

Whilst scrubbing out the still this affie I looked up and there was Rambo on his usual perch, the back door handle. Out I went, suspecting nothing, and on the pine table was a roblet . Rambo instantly chased him away and that's the last I saw of him.

Now, the thing is, is that bad-tempered Rambo's eldest progeny or, as he saw him off, is this Bobbin's youngster ????

For New Readers: Rambo is last year's Best Mate who is still around, and Bobbin is this year's new Best Mate who reared a brood this spring but hasn't been seen for some weeks as Rambo keeps chasing him away !!

Either way , the next generation is lovely to see. I hope Rigoletto will be back .......

Rigoletto

Placi, do you make anything in your still?

Honest Placi (Liquid Refreshments) Inc. has embarked upon a small but daringly irresistible sideline - liqueur HB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first batch was a slight setback hence the scrubbing of the still but, Nothing Ventured and all that .......
Christmas Orders Being Taken Now To Avoid Disappointment
(Projected flavour: Bridie and Neep.)

Very taken with the next robiny generation, Rachmaninoff . Cheekiness just runs in that family. Haven't had 3 generations previously and am simply delighted.

It would seem I am somewhat behind the curve with the Robins in my front garden. The activity I reported earlier was them feeding a young family. Both birds have been busy today,coming and going fairly frequently and I saw one with a faecal(spelling ) sack.