After virtually ignoring the nestbox for three days there was a short flurry of activity yesterday afternoon. Both birds visited the box and several trips were made to take out more of the dried grass stalks. This is a small part of the action.
The entrance hole to this nestbox is quite deep as it goes through two thicknesses of wood. The bird usually deposits the bits of material in the hole as it goes out and then comes back to take them out from the outside. Sounds are of other birds in the vicinity - Blackbirds, Starlings and the occasional Collared Dove.
The garden is almost deserted this morning. Just a couple of Blackbirds where there are normally a dozen or so. I guess the overnight rain has made them think twice about getting up early. No signs of any doves at the moment.
Bet it's thinking who left this place in such a mess.
ReplyDeleteIt look promising John, that you are going to have some little ones this Spring:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat to see that activity at the nest. Here's hoping for more soon.
ReplyDeleteHello Adrian. Yes, I wonder who left that mess in there ;)
ReplyDeleteI keep hoping so Linda.
ReplyDeleteHello Mick. They did look more determined this morning. Only time will tell.
ReplyDeleteThey really are pernickety house hunters! I do hope if they move in eventually that after so much fussiness they will raise a family successfully :)
ReplyDeleteYou can say that again, Jan. No sign of them near the box today. I wonder how many different boxes they are investigating.
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