tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post7601364536353788418..comments2024-03-01T15:43:57.247+00:00Comments on MIDMARSH JOTTINGS: Feeding , Fluttering and My POMMidmarsh Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-73927263814352448122009-05-04T10:16:00.000+01:002009-05-04T10:16:00.000+01:00Thanks for visiting Jane. I found the kestrel webc...Thanks for visiting Jane. I found the kestrel webcam a short while before you left this. It is certainly well worth visiting and I have it in my bookmarks.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-84166875769090331192009-05-03T15:30:00.000+01:002009-05-03T15:30:00.000+01:00Loved your photos of the birds (especially the unu...Loved your photos of the birds (especially the unusual view!) and the amber water was gorgeous. <br /><br />I'm telling everyone I blog with about the new kestrel webcam that I've just set up for Dorset Wildlife Trust at www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk/kestrelcam.html just in case you or any of your readers are interested in having a look. I'm very excited as I've never seen a kestrel nesting before. Eggs are expected any day now (last year it was the 4th May). <br /><br />Thanks. JaneJane Adamshttp://urbanextension.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-56503136665739097962009-04-29T14:54:00.000+01:002009-04-29T14:54:00.000+01:00Thanks Jan: I know how you feel about the Siskins....Thanks Jan: I know how you feel about the Siskins. I felt the same when I saw others with them in their gardens. I was in the right place at the right time as I was waiting for the microwave oven to ping. In fact it did just as I started shooting so by the time I had finished I had to reheat the meal. I must have taken a couple of dozen pictures to make sure of getting a couple of decent ones just in case they never came back again.<br /><br />Honeycomb is a good description. I also thought of treacle.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-10679312611495343752009-04-29T14:36:00.000+01:002009-04-29T14:36:00.000+01:00Lovely photos again John, I'm so jealous of your S...Lovely photos again John, I'm so jealous of your Siskins, I had just two or three visit for a few days last Winter before I had my DSLR and have seen none this year. I loved the bottom shot of the Starling, such ingenious birds!<br /><br />Similar to Keith, my first thought on your POM was a honeycomb!ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-35574212995763093352009-04-29T12:43:00.000+01:002009-04-29T12:43:00.000+01:00Paul: For a fleeting moment I though they may have...Paul: For a fleeting moment I though they may have been the Yellowhammers I have seen around the village but I was just as thrilled to get Siskins.<br /><br />Tricia: Thank you. The bird visits have died down again today now the Sun has reappeared and there are a lot more insects about. Mind you, that hasn't cut down the greed of the Starlings. They deserve to have their bottoms photographed. :>)Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-65482412227690829032009-04-29T09:35:00.000+01:002009-04-29T09:35:00.000+01:00A lovely post John. Interestingly, apart from the...A lovely post John. Interestingly, apart from the Robin making short work of the mealworms, my garden visitors are much fewer and therefore the food goes down much more slowly at the moment.<br /><br />Lovely to have Siskins visiting- and I know they always head for the Nyger seed!<br /><br />Really enjoyed your pictures and your POM is fantastic! Just goes to show that looking at the smaller details usually rewards.Tricia Ryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010432313312804286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-45410945857221540892009-04-29T08:21:00.000+01:002009-04-29T08:21:00.000+01:00Great to see you've got Siskins John, not seen any...Great to see you've got Siskins John, not seen any here for a few days now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486370057662487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-19956795647847418822009-04-29T07:53:00.000+01:002009-04-29T07:53:00.000+01:00Mick: The little birds are always animated, consta...Mick: The little birds are always animated, constantly looking around for signs of danger. They make watching a more interesting experience. The large birds don't have the same worries and just grab as much food as they can.<br />Cats can be a problem here but Bobby does his best to keep them at bay.<br /><br />Keith: Thanks. It is exciting when a 'new' bird arrives. I have never had so much visiting colour in the garden as there has been this Spring.<br />As for the POM - that came under my two rules of photography.<br />1. If it stays still - photograph it.<br />2. If it moves - photograph it.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-65687917269356906052009-04-28T22:51:00.000+01:002009-04-28T22:51:00.000+01:00Lovely set of shots John. Cheeky one of the Starli...Lovely set of shots John. Cheeky one of the Starling. ;)<br />Good news with the Siskins. I was really excited when I had a couple visit. They only stayed a few days, but a welcome sight indeed.<br />I looked at your POM, and immediatley thought of melting honey. Unusual shot.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-89679078009017250982009-04-28T19:52:00.000+01:002009-04-28T19:52:00.000+01:00I love all the little birds at the feeders. I have...I love all the little birds at the feeders. I have deliberately limited my plantings of low-growing seed plants which would encourage the small ones into my garden. It doesn't seem fair when I have a very active cat! The unexpected photos - like the starling - are such fun!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.com