Didn't have anything ready for "Friday at the Flicks" so here they are for a Monday Matinee instead. First a short clip of Mrs Great Tit who, as far as I can tell, has been roosting in the camera nest box every night.
A little bit of video I took with the Nikon during yesterday's walkabout. Once again it was a route we had only taken once before, about six months ago.
Finally I couldn't have a video session without Starlings. I bought a tub of filled coconut halves when they were on sale from Petplanet UK. I have used the company for quite a few items for Penny. They often have reduced price offers for cat and dog food, toys and bedding as well as some items for wildlife and fish. They are worth keeping an eye on.
I hung one of the coconuts on a branch, positioned so that several types of birds could reach it. As well as the Blue Tits I have seen Blackbirds and, of course, Starlings enjoying it. One disadvantage for the birds which cannot hang on is the way it twirls round when they peck at it. At least that slows down the speed with which a Starling could demolish it:
Have a great week observing the wildlife around you.
Excellent Monday at the Movies. It takes you as long to get anywhere as it takes us. Sniffing everything. If I'm in a rush it drives me mad.
ReplyDeleteLikewise Adrian. Most of the time I enjoy just ambling about but there are times when I want to get from A to B.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent footage of the Great Tit in the nest box. With this mild weather at the moment, you'd think it wouldn't be so necessary to roost in a nest box.
Joe
Probably a question of maintaining ownership Joe.
Deletethe turning of the coconut is rather funny to watch. :) loved the little ball of fluff that the great tit turns into. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to see how birds fluff themselves up at night TWG.
DeleteMs GT and all her cute feathers, her knowing that everyone single one of them has their special place and function.
ReplyDeleteI see the PB(no added salt)jar in the way back appears to be empty?, so that was a hit, and the coconuts are a hoot.
No quite empty ImaBurdie. It was once but it now contains a fat ball held in with some PB.
DeleteAlways a joy to watch the Starlings perform John.
ReplyDeleteAlways good entertainment Keith.
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