It's not often a Robin stays in view for very long here so it made a change to be able to video one for a short while as it set about eating the seeds falling from one of the feeders.
The fat balls have been lasting a long time in the recent sub zero temperatures. Only the largest and strongest beaks have been able to tackle them as this video of a Rook shows.
Finally I spotted that the Great Tit had once again been performing a nest box shuffle.By the look of things it seems she has also been removing some of the discarded feathers from that fight a while ago.
Yesterday I saw two Great Tits taking Sunflower hearts and eating fairly close together so I think it may well be a pair.
Have a great weekend observing the wildlife around you.
I've often thought it's a good job Rooks aren't nasty. I suspect that beak could do serious damage.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the Great Tit knows he is being filmed.
Love the clip of the Rook John, that is one hefty beak! Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat videos John.
ReplyDeleteAgree with what's been said about the Rooks beak; wouldn't stand a chance against that.
So nice to see the Robin, John. I know they are supposed to be bold little birds but I have never found that to be so, mine always seems to prefer to eat when the other birds are out of the way and particularly just as it is getting dark.
ReplyDeleteThe Rook was certainly getting to grips with the fat ball! I have three fat filled coconut halves which the birds have barely touched. I suspect they have been frozen solid too.
Fingers still crossed for the nest box :)
I love the little English robin and how sweet to see it in action.
ReplyDeleteThe rook is definitely capable of making a dent into anything, I'd say!
Good to see the nestbox is still offering shelter and a cozy home.
Hello Adrian. It is a good job Rooks aren't aggressive towards people.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it is the warmth from the camera and IR LEDs that the GT keeps looking towards.
Some Rooks do have really hefty beaks Linda.
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith. I wouldn't fancy a beak like that heading towards me ;)
ReplyDeleteI is puzzling Jan, the way in some areas Robins are very friendly and in others they seem so shy.
ReplyDeleteHello Glo. Our Robins can be very aggressive, especially towards each other but here they seem very shy of people.
ReplyDeleteI am really pleased the Great Tit has continued to use the box and all the shuffling may well mean it has claimed it as a future nesting area.
Lovely film of the robin. There is something quite endearing about the shape, facial expression and character of a robin that makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the videos John. I'm surprised the Starlings haven't had a go at the fatballs .. they seem to manage ok here.
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