I had just read Shirl's post about the Blue Tits which nested in her camera nest box (HERE) when I decided to have a look at the feed from my camera nest box. Within a minute a Great Tit entered and spent a while examining the inside. In fact I saw it do this twice. Last year a pair of Great Tits successfully raised a brood in the box so I am hoping for a repeat performance this year but only time will tell.
The second investigation: (silent video)
Here is a reminder of last year's activity:
During the week I spotted a wren in the garden. The video has been slowed down a bit as they do rush about and it wasn't a very long clip: (silent video)
Have a great weekend observing the wildlife around you wherever you are.
Extra - Baldy the Great Tit:
This morning a pair of Great Tits investigated the camera nest box. It was very noticeable that one had a lot of feathers missing from its head. This possibly occurred during a fight as I have seen Great Tits fight to protect a favoured nesting site:
Excellent videos John.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're going to be a dad again lol
Thank you Keith. Only time will tell.
DeleteHow exciting! It really doesn't seem like a year since we were enjoying house viewings John, It certainly looks like there has been a battle going on!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of the Sparrowhawk on the last post and I particularly liked the Lacewing.
Time does seem to fly Jan. I read somewhere recently that with old age the years get shorter and the days get longer.
Deletefingers crossed that baldy sets up residence!
ReplyDeleteWe can but hope.
DeleteThe movies are such a visual treat.
ReplyDeleteThank You
Me In Minnesota
Thank you.
DeleteHow exciting...a sure sign of Spring and all it entails. Also interesting that you'll be able to identify the one that is a few feathers short of a cap! As ShySongbird says it really doesn't seem that long ago...but it has been a year!
ReplyDeleteNow officially in Spring and plenty going on.
Delete