Late yesterday she came down as soon as I started to top up the feeders. As usual I scattered some seed on the ground for her and she stayed there while I fetched the Nikon to take a few photos. For these she was about six feet away and carried on collecting seed while keeping one wary eye on me:
Today, while I was removing some grass from the rockery, she came within three feet of me and once again allowed me to photograph her:
One day I will have to try holding out a handful of seed to see whether she will dare to come that close.
your blackbirds are so pretty. what a pretty lady.
ReplyDeleteNot the most colourful of birds TWG but still pretty in their own way.
DeleteOne of the best friends you could have John. I hope she takes you up on your offer of seed. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe must have been watching the antics of your ducks Keith.
DeleteLovely photos of your friend John and what a coincidence! I have always found Robins to be quite shy too but a couple of years ago I had a constant companion in the garden...which was also a female Blackbird! If I was gardening she would walk around my feet and I would have to be careful not to step on her. I have never encountered such a friendly bird before or since.
ReplyDeleteJan: When I sat in the shade yesterday she came racing across to see if I had any seed handy.
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