Wildlife in your Garden
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Having spent God knows how many weeks watching with interest from the conservatory, as Robin, Blackbirds and Blue Tits firstly built their nests and then (with the exception of the Robin) laid eggs, incubated them and successfuly fledged their young, I decided that today was the time to cut the grass, tidy up the garden and finally remove the netting from the pond.
In all this time I have been completely oblivious to the fact that there are also Great Tits nesting in the old nest box which is attached to the back of the house.
Oh well, looks like I'll be leaving the pond netted for a bit longer.
In all this time I have been completely oblivious to the fact that there are also Great Tits nesting in the old nest box which is attached to the back of the house.
Oh well, looks like I'll be leaving the pond netted for a bit longer.
Spent quite a fascinating few days, watching the Herring Gull
colony on one of the roofs at the new Royal Hospital.
Mix of fledglings and loads still on eggs.
You realise when you watch them, that there’s definitely a hierarchy- the ones on the edges are the youngest gulls in the colony and therefore their nests would be first to be picked off by a predator and the ones right in the middle are the oldest.
Some of the stuff they bring into eat is hilarious - a full bag of chips, they ate the paper too
Seems like they’re diet at the weekend anyway, almost entirely consists of takeaways !
Also fascinating to watch, how they instantly react as one, to any perceived threats too.
colony on one of the roofs at the new Royal Hospital.
Mix of fledglings and loads still on eggs.
You realise when you watch them, that there’s definitely a hierarchy- the ones on the edges are the youngest gulls in the colony and therefore their nests would be first to be picked off by a predator and the ones right in the middle are the oldest.
Some of the stuff they bring into eat is hilarious - a full bag of chips, they ate the paper too
Seems like they’re diet at the weekend anyway, almost entirely consists of takeaways !
Also fascinating to watch, how they instantly react as one, to any perceived threats too.
One of the offices I worked in overlooked the old Post Office building on Victoria Street. Each year gulls nested on the roof opposite, and the young gulls used to come out of the nest and wander around. One year, when it was very hot (like yesterday and today), one got stuck in some tar-like substance. A brave workman went out to help the gull and was bombarded by the parents - when he finally got it free he went back inside (he will have needed to shower as gull crap is particularly unpleasant).Spent quite a fascinating few days, watching the Herring Gull
colony on one of the roofs at the new Royal Hospital.
Mix of fledglings and loads still on eggs.
You realise when you watch them, that there’s definitely a hierarchy- the ones on the edges are the youngest gulls in the colony and therefore their nests would be first to be picked off by a predator and the ones right in the middle are the oldest.
Some of the stuff they bring into eat is hilarious - a full bag of chips, they ate the paper too
Seems like they’re diet at the weekend anyway, almost entirely consists of takeaways !
Also fascinating to watch, how they instantly react as one, to any perceived threats too.
If you visit Newcastle at the right time of year, the kittiwake colony under Tyne bridge is always worth a look. Often goes missed amongst the stag and hen dos.Spent quite a fascinating few days, watching the Herring Gull
colony on one of the roofs at the new Royal Hospital.
Mix of fledglings and loads still on eggs.
You realise when you watch them, that there’s definitely a hierarchy- the ones on the edges are the youngest gulls in the colony and therefore their nests would be first to be picked off by a predator and the ones right in the middle are the oldest.
Some of the stuff they bring into eat is hilarious - a full bag of chips, they ate the paper too
Seems like they’re diet at the weekend anyway, almost entirely consists of takeaways !
Also fascinating to watch, how they instantly react as one, to any perceived threats too.
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Fascinating birds their behaviour is so diverse. Lots of gulls here in Spain but they never dive bomb restaurant tables on the sea front. So nice to enjoy a bag of chips in peace.Spent quite a fascinating few days, watching the Herring Gull
colony on one of the roofs at the new Royal Hospital.
Mix of fledglings and loads still on eggs.
You realise when you watch them, that there’s definitely a hierarchy- the ones on the edges are the youngest gulls in the colony and therefore their nests would be first to be picked off by a predator and the ones right in the middle are the oldest.
Some of the stuff they bring into eat is hilarious - a full bag of chips, they ate the paper too
Seems like they’re diet at the weekend anyway, almost entirely consists of takeaways !
Also fascinating to watch, how they instantly react as one, to any perceived threats too.
One of natures great adapters and survivors.
In the space of a couple of decades, an almost sub species has developed to live inshore, due its ability to eat pretty much anything and nest anywhere that provides height and security.
Peregrine Falcons are pretty much doing the same, it’ll be interesting to see what adapts next, as centuries ago, Red Kites, Buzzards and Ravens wher e common city birds too.
….i’ve mentioned before, one particular road here in West Derby has a number of Gulls nesting on chimneys. I tend to walk up early mornings and they’re making quite a bit of noise, must impact people living in those houses but they seem to just let them be.
They’re back again this year.