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Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:19 am
by nuthatch
Well, well, well - very interesting, Jacksparrow
Glad 'Lovely' is doing so well
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:26 pm
by Biker
Old Sturk update:
Still around complete with the two carers in attendance!!! Managed to get a photo of the three of them today, albeit in two photos.
The first photo is Old Sturk and one lookout on the ivy. The second photo is directly opposite the ivy which also shows my newly built all weather feeder that has been appreciated for providing dry food and shelter during some of the down pours we have had here. The second lookout is in the feeder.
oldsturk5.jpg
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:30 pm
by Jacksparrow
It is quite touching that the youngsturks are hanging around. I wonder if there are any documented cases featuring similar behaviour.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:09 pm
by Biker
Can't find any relating to Sturklings Jacksparra , but plenty of cases of animals coming to the assistance of their own and others, including humans. Also lots of species that have great family care systems. I think we still have a lot to learn (in more ways than one) about wildlife social behaviour.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:49 am
by nuthatch
I like the
food
shelter
and where it is
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:27 pm
by Jacksparrow
Biker wrote:Can't find any relating to Sturklings Jacksparra , but plenty of cases of animals coming to the assistance of their own and others, including humans. Also lots of species that have great family care systems. I think we still have a lot to learn (in more ways than one) about wildlife social behaviour.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:40 am
by Willpar
Small group of starlings came into garden today. First ones I have seen for 10-12 weeks.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:13 pm
by Jacksparrow
Willpar wrote:Small group of starlings came into garden today. First ones I have seen for 10-12 weeks.
Not quite so long for me Willpar but two appeared on the bird table today, gobbled a load of sultanas and promptly flew off again.
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:05 am
by Willpar
Will put this here as it mentions starlings. Very interesting read.
http://home.bt.com/news/uknews/passive- ... 3938463938
Re: STARLINGS
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:44 pm
by Biker
Informative and fascinating Willpar. Thanks for this. I have always believed that there is an issue with the correct disposal of medicine. Too many flush them down the loo without considering the environmental impact. Nice to see that Autumn Watch are covering it.