+RonC Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Had a fem GSWpecker on an empty peanut feeder this morning, went out to refill it while she sat in my large Elm tree, hung up the refilled feeder and before I got in the back door not only was she back feeding but the male turned up as well!! Had a Lesser Spot on the tree yesterday but it never used the feeder, Bramblings are in amongst the Chaffinch flocks across the road from me, just shows how the weather's affecting everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 We had a GSW on our feeders last weekend Ron - I was very excited cos I'd never seen one before in the wild - you're dead lucky having two turn up. The birds generally are getting through our feeders really quick at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 A week ago, I had a Holly tree loaded with berries, now after a flock of Redwings and Fieldfares have been through there's a few that they can't reach. I have been buying the suet pellets with insect bits in from Wilko's for them, these seem popular. It can't be much fun in this weather for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 And yet in the Rookery opposite me, they are pairing up, nest building and getting noisier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Nice one Ron. I saw two males and female last weekend, they are simply awesome birds to watch, have yet to see a Lesser spotted woodpecker though. Have seen quite a few green woodpeckers lately, they are extremely pretty birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 And always on the ground! We have some that spend most of their time on the airfield here, lots of undisturbed ants me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 They love ants especially the green woodpeckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Can't believe it - we had a Goldfinch in the garden today exactly like this one: http://4eyesphoto.co...inch-el-b-gf01/ Di just managed to take a snap of it through the kitchen window and she'll post it up later soon as she's sized it for the forum. I've never seen one of these before so was well chuffed she got a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I have a pair of GSW on my feeder almost everyday (male and female, presume a mating pair?) they have been with us for at least two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I envy you lot who live in the country, we only get the normal finches and **** on our feeders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Got 4 Redwings on my Cotoneaster this afternoon, never had them in the garden before, shows how severe the weather is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 We have had Redwings and more recently Fieldfares, there is not many berries left on the Holly tree now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Haven't seen any Bramblings yet, has anyone seen any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 We live practically in the town and don't have a back garden, but we did have a pigeons nest in the tree in the front garden last year, now I've actually seen baby pigeons. Apart from them we do see the odd blackbird and sparrows, but nothing more unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 We've got 4 or 5 Bramblings a flock of Chaffinchs and Greenfinches that feedunder the trees across the road from the house, Orange, black and white is a great colour combination!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can't wait for my first glimpse of the Bramblings. Saw the Bittern again yesterday in the same spot in the reeds I saw it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not frozen solid is it Mick? Ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It was Ron, of course thats what bought the Bittern out of the reeds, only a quick glimpse again, maybe 10 seconds but thats a lot for such a shy bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great birds Bitterns, have you heard one 'booming' yet Mick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 No both glimpses were silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 If your going to Kelling this year, then Cley-next-the-Sea reserve might be worth a visit? They had 5 male Bitterns booming last year, it's a sound once heard never forgotten!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I went to Cley last year while at Kelling, also Brancaster Salt Marshes. I have a static caravan at Heacham, which is very near Snettisham, Holme, and Titchwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 My favourite stomping grounds!! Was a bit of a 'twitcher' a few years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So a forum not just of stargazers but twitchers as well! We had about a dozen Goosanders and a few tufted ducks nestled in amungst the swans, geese and Mallards on the lake across the road from us and I saw a lonely Water Rail the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Iv'e not seen a rail since I was a nipper. There's a memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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