Not a brilliant view through the cables from the camera which watches the outside of the box but at last a shot of a Blue Tit making a visit.
Near the start of the video clip both birds can be seen, one at the box entrance, the other further away on the guy rope.
The video was made before I went out to photograph the birds. After I had seen one bird at the box entrance I went back to my chosen observation point and waited for any more opportunities for photographs. I didn't have to wait for very long.
After the birds had finished their investigations I had a look round for a better place to observe them and to get a cleared view. I found just the spot so the next time I will take the DSLR and the camcorder as I will be pretty well hidden from view.
I heard my 'mystery' bird again this morning. The short repeated piece of song I have been listening to for over a week is starting to change. It is becoming more varied and beginning to sound more like a Blackbird.
It looks a grand wee house can't see their problem unless it's the bloke forever pointing a camera at them.
ReplyDeleteIt's an exciting time, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to my webcams on your blog. We're waiting expectantly here, too. Just to say that we're now the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project - 2010, rather than 2009, but what's a year between friends?
Thanks for sending traffic to our site
Nick Moyes
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
(Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project)
http://www.derby.gov.uk/peregrines
Hello Adrian. I know - these surveillance cameras are everywhere these days.
ReplyDeleteHello Nick. Thanks for visiting and for pointing out the new title - now corrected. It is an exciting time as the birds prepare for the breeding season.
ReplyDeleteIt's still looking very hopeful John, they are very choosy aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely Orchid on the previous post, I too have a yellow one but I don't think it is the same as yours. I also enjoyed the chicken photo, it reminded me of my grandmother who always kept hens in the garden, my brother and I were fascinated by them.
Looks like you'll be having a family there soon John.
ReplyDeleteThey look pretty serious. Maybe you should hurry them along by informing them that there is another couple also interested in it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHello Jan. They certainly do a lot of checking before making up their minds. Probably as well in these cold conditions. Don't want to start a brood too early.
ReplyDeleteHello Keith. It will look more hopeful if and when they actually start nest building. Plenty of moss for them in the lawn with all the wet weather we have been having.
ReplyDeleteGood idea Wilma.
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