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Post by maggyd on Jan 20, 2009 9:33:32 GMT 1
It has come around again the Big Garden Birdwatch, its Sat. 24th and Sun25th, you can go on the R.S.P.B. site and download the check sheet.
I enjoy sitting for 1 hour with my cup of tea even if you dont see anything you record it. So go on to BigGardenbirdwatch and take a look.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 20, 2009 9:43:43 GMT 1
Thanks for the reminder Maggy, each year I say we will take part and for one reason or another we don't, will try again this weekend.
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Post by debbiem on Jan 20, 2009 11:04:42 GMT 1
They've got a brilliant bird identifier on the site too.  |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 20, 2009 13:07:39 GMT 1
I have never been on this Birdwatch so will give it a go and 'seewhat I can 'see'. Although I dont get many birds visiting my garden--only one injured Blackbird and one Black Cat!-Bigs
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Post by emseypop on Jan 20, 2009 21:11:13 GMT 1
I meant to do it last time, but it never happend, Holly will love it, her homework for the last two weeks has been tally charts.
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Post by maggyd on Jan 20, 2009 21:58:17 GMT 1
I have downloaded the chart it is the first time Ive seen this so I think it must be new! you dont put anything that doesnt come in your area because if its not in your garden it is in someone elses and is hopefully counted.  that way they get a accurate bird population count  I just like the excuse not to move for an hour with a nice cuppa and if I get company I have to start all over again.  |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 20, 2009 22:01:43 GMT 1
You and I think so much alike! Unfortunately I am too open to a Public path to enjoy the luxury of a cup of Tea/Coffee while watching.
I would have to do it from my kitchen window!
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Post by maggyd on Jan 21, 2009 19:48:54 GMT 1
You and I think so much alike! Unfortunately I am too open to a Public path to enjoy the luxury of a cup of Tea/Coffee while watching. I would have to do it from my kitchen window! Oh I sit inside Biggs ;D Im not that hardy I camaflage myself behind a plant and try not to move about much. ;D perch youself on a stool but an hour is a long time if you cant get comfortable.  |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 26, 2009 20:57:25 GMT 1
I hope you all had better luck than me  from 11.30 till 12.30 I DIDNT SEE A DICKY BIRD  no honestly not one. |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 27, 2009 10:21:14 GMT 1
I black bird, 3 pigeons and a seagull.
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 27, 2009 10:21:47 GMT 1
I black bird, 3 pigeons and a seagull. In an hour??? |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 27, 2009 10:26:47 GMT 1
oi, thats better than Maggy |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 27, 2009 14:31:01 GMT 1
I've received the CJ WildBird Foods catalogue - would that be of any use - just having a look at it and the opening words are 'variety of new products and ideas to entice your feathered friends to your garden....'
Runs & ducks..............
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Post by emseypop on Jan 27, 2009 14:43:13 GMT 1
I've got tow cats, and not many trees about I dunno why they don't like maggys garden  mind you Teddy is cat sized |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 27, 2009 15:03:27 GMT 1
I've got tow cats, and not many trees about I dunno why they don't like maggys garden mind you Teddy is cat sized The birds just ignore Poppy - she was in the tree near one of the coconuts on Sunday, they just carried on eating whilst watching her trying to keep her balance! It is funny to watch. |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 27, 2009 17:25:09 GMT 1
You wont believe this but I have birds all the time usually the ble tits were at the feeder this morning!! Im sure they know what were up to. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 27, 2009 17:39:00 GMT 1
You wont believe this but I have birds all the time usually the ble tits were at the feeder this morning!! Im sure they know what were up to. I do believe it - hubby rang me to say there about 15 - 20 long tail tits in our garden the other week, I thought he was exaggerating, but sure enough they were around a few days afterwards, only he wasn't there that time! |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 27, 2009 17:50:55 GMT 1
Yes they go around in a large flock! I wondered what they were when I first noticed them they all seem to land on the same tree and flit around the garden together I love them. |
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mind you Teddy is cat sized