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Arch Nestbox 2008

Introducing… Blue tit Nestbox number two which is becoming popular if not a little controversial in my garden. Should it stay or should it go? Blue tit pair viewing, video 1:42 with bird calls, try 480p quality. The Nestbox above is situated above the arch at my silver border. It has replaced the terrace Nestbox… Read More Arch Nestbox 2008

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Toil and trouble

Today saw some very interesting activity at the nestboxes. If you have been following the story of our Nestbox that has a camera you will know that we have a blue tit roosting at night but another pair visiting during the day. Tonight saw some commotion in the Nestbox as our rooster had an uninvited… Read More Toil and trouble

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Terrace enquiries

I am delighted to report that this morning is the second consecutive day that I have seen Blue Tits showing interest at our Terrace Nestbox entrances. It is looking like we could be lucky with this location again. It was a small bird I spotted this morning shortly before I topped up the bird feeders… Read More Terrace enquiries

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New Terrace Nestbox

Last March we put up a Terrace Nestbox which was successfully used by one or more Blue Tits. Details of the success of this Nestbox can be seen on the link https://www.shirlsgardenwatch.co.uk/2006/11/preparations-for-winter-birds.html . Unfortunately the box unit itself has not been a success. Rain damaged the exterior and it looked unsightly as seen below. We… Read More New Terrace Nestbox