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  1. Marley Farley
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    RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 26-27 January 2013

    I think the birds in our garden knew they were going to be watched as the number of species seen was well down on what we see most days and also well down on last years survey.
    I think the birds in our garden knew they were going to be watched as the number of species seen was well down on what we see most days and also well down on last years survey.
    I think the birds in our garden knew they were going to be watched as the number of species seen was well down on what we see most days and also well down on last years survey.
    I think the birds in our garden knew they were going to be watched as the number of species seen was well down on what we see most days and also well down on last years survey.
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  2. Rosa StormAngel
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    Foxes. Love or hate?

    I've been pondering this question for a couple of days. Have decided I don't hate them but I would rather they kept to their side of the fence. I especially wish one hadn't found its way into my...
    I've been pondering this question for a couple of days. Have decided I don't hate them but I would rather they kept to their side of the fence. I especially wish one hadn't found its way into my shed one night and taken a dump on my lawnmower!
    I've been pondering this question for a couple of days. Have decided I don't hate them but I would rather they kept to their side of the fence. I especially wish one hadn't found its way into my shed one night and taken a dump on my lawnmower!
    I've been pondering this question for a couple of days. Have decided I don't hate them but I would rather they kept to their side of the fence. I especially wish one hadn't found its way into my...
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  3. strongylodon
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    Snow birds

    My Robin seldom goes far away, saw a smaller one Friday, not sure if it`s his mate.
    My Robin seldom goes far away, saw a smaller one Friday, not sure if it`s his mate.
    My Robin seldom goes far away, saw a smaller one Friday, not sure if it`s his mate.
    My Robin seldom goes far away, saw a smaller one Friday, not sure if it`s his mate.
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  4. Bilbo675
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    Opportunistic (or Lucky Sparrowhawk)

    I think the House Sparrow and Starling were introduced to the US (swapped for the Grey Squirrel:biggrin:) The only bird of prey I saw close up on our US tour was the Bald Eagle.:blue thumb: We have Marsh and Hen...
    I think the House Sparrow and Starling were introduced to the US (swapped for the Grey Squirrel:biggrin:) The only bird of prey I saw close up on our US tour was the Bald Eagle.:blue thumb: We have Marsh and Hen Harriers around here but I've not seen one for a week or so.
    I think the House Sparrow and Starling were introduced to the US (swapped for the Grey Squirrel:biggrin:) The only bird of prey I saw close up on our US tour was the Bald Eagle.:blue thumb: We have Marsh and Hen Harriers around here but I've not seen one for a week...
    I think the House Sparrow and Starling were introduced to the US (swapped for the Grey Squirrel:biggrin:) The only bird of prey I saw close up on our US tour was the Bald Eagle.:blue thumb: We have Marsh and Hen...
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  5. Marley Farley
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    What's Buzzing or Flying near You Today..?? Mark 2..!!

    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
    I have started a new thread for 2013 as the old one had got so big.. :yahoo: Strongy have moved your last post, along with yours too Jenny..... :SUNsmile: New Thread HERE
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  6. wiseowl
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    I am only a Sparrow

    We have plenty of both hedge and house sparrows. Eat their way through a lot of food too.
    We have plenty of both hedge and house sparrows. Eat their way through a lot of food too.
    We have plenty of both hedge and house sparrows. Eat their way through a lot of food too.
    We have plenty of both hedge and house sparrows. Eat their way through a lot of food too.
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  7. clueless1

    Do you feed the blackbirds/starlings etc?

    Ok, strongylodon, maybe this weekend I'll go take a walk down there.
    Ok, strongylodon, maybe this weekend I'll go take a walk down there.
    Ok, strongylodon, maybe this weekend I'll go take a walk down there.
    Ok, strongylodon, maybe this weekend I'll go take a walk down there.
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  8. Phil A
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    Corvidae

    It was the Ravens that worked that one out ahead of the other Corvidae. The others may have learned it off them since. Magpies mourn their dead with offerings:thud:
    It was the Ravens that worked that one out ahead of the other Corvidae. The others may have learned it off them since. Magpies mourn their dead with offerings:thud:
    It was the Ravens that worked that one out ahead of the other Corvidae. The others may have learned it off them since. Magpies mourn their dead with offerings:thud:
    It was the Ravens that worked that one out ahead of the other Corvidae. The others may have learned it off them since. Magpies mourn their dead with offerings:thud:
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  9. rustyroots

    Peanut butter for birds.

    Yes, Shiney, the expired dates etc. can be misleading to some. I never observe them, and always use my nose or taste buds. It truly is a waste of money to do other wise. And with this practice...
    Yes, Shiney, the expired dates etc. can be misleading to some. I never observe them, and always use my nose or taste buds. It truly is a waste of money to do other wise. And with this practice I have "never" got sick.
    Yes, Shiney, the expired dates etc. can be misleading to some. I never observe them, and always use my nose or taste buds. It truly is a waste of money to do other wise. And with this practice I have "never" got sick.
    Yes, Shiney, the expired dates etc. can be misleading to some. I never observe them, and always use my nose or taste buds. It truly is a waste of money to do other wise. And with this practice...
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  10. pete
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    Frogs

    Well in the summer I'll remove the net and put some pot plants around the pond to deter the herons, but I find the frogs rarely leave the pond during winter, they can get out if they want to, and...
    Well in the summer I'll remove the net and put some pot plants around the pond to deter the herons, but I find the frogs rarely leave the pond during winter, they can get out if they want to, and are very good at scrambling up the stone work at that end of the pond.
    Well in the summer I'll remove the net and put some pot plants around the pond to deter the herons, but I find the frogs rarely leave the pond during winter, they can get out if they want to, and are very good at scrambling up the stone work at...
    Well in the summer I'll remove the net and put some pot plants around the pond to deter the herons, but I find the frogs rarely leave the pond during winter, they can get out if they want to, and...
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  11. "M"

    Anyone else noticed an increase in the morning bird song?

    Thank you, Bilbo for the link :dbgrtmb:
    Thank you, Bilbo for the link :dbgrtmb:
    Thank you, Bilbo for the link :dbgrtmb:
    Thank you, Bilbo for the link :dbgrtmb:
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  12. ARMANDII
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    ANOTHER WALK AROUND SHAKELY MERE

    I don't think it's a huge opinion pointing the finger at Domestic Bird Feeders, and in fact there were a lot of protests from a lot of organisations that support the feeding of birds who...
    I don't think it's a huge opinion pointing the finger at Domestic Bird Feeders, and in fact there were a lot of protests from a lot of organisations that support the feeding of birds who completely disagreed with that opinion. There's the same conflict of views regarding the use of...
    I don't think it's a huge opinion pointing the finger at Domestic Bird Feeders, and in fact there were a lot of protests from a lot of organisations that support the feeding of birds who completely disagreed with that opinion. There's the same...
    I don't think it's a huge opinion pointing the finger at Domestic Bird Feeders, and in fact there were a lot of protests from a lot of organisations that support the feeding of birds who...
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  13. ARMANDII
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    A WALK AROUND SHAKELY MERE IN CHESHIRE

    Now for the history bit :snork:.....yawn :heehee: It's a former quarry for sand, extracted for making coloured glass in the 1960's, when production ceased it was allowed to fill up with water and become what...
    Now for the history bit :snork:.....yawn :heehee: It's a former quarry for sand, extracted for making coloured glass in the 1960's, when production ceased it was allowed to fill up with water and become what it is today.
    Now for the history bit :snork:.....yawn :heehee: It's a former quarry for sand, extracted for making coloured glass in the 1960's, when production ceased it was allowed to fill up with water and become what it is today.
    Now for the history bit :snork:.....yawn :heehee: It's a former quarry for sand, extracted for making coloured glass in the 1960's, when production ceased it was allowed to fill up with water and become what...
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  14. miraflores

    wicker house

    Mommy-mommy, For Christmas I want that wicker house I saw at the garden center...fark.com here it is, my little one, ... you like it?basketcase-miniatures.blogspot.com
    Mommy-mommy, For Christmas I want that wicker house I saw at the garden center...fark.com here it is, my little one, ... you like it?basketcase-miniatures.blogspot.com
    Mommy-mommy, For Christmas I want that wicker house I saw at the garden center...fark.com here it is, my little one, ... you like it?basketcase-miniatures.blogspot.com
    Mommy-mommy, For Christmas I want that wicker house I saw at the garden center...fark.com here it is, my little one, ... you like it?basketcase-miniatures.blogspot.com
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  15. Jenny namaste
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    Poor old Johnny No mates....

    Lucky,lucky you , Jenny
    Lucky,lucky you , Jenny
    Lucky,lucky you , Jenny
    Lucky,lucky you , Jenny
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  16. miraflores

    Laughing Kookaburra with her first kill!

    from wildwoodwildlife shelter
    from wildwoodwildlife shelter
    from wildwoodwildlife shelter
    from wildwoodwildlife shelter
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  17. capney
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    Pigeons sorted

    GCHQ are working on that one in the Muppet Show
    GCHQ are working on that one in the Muppet Show
    GCHQ are working on that one in the Muppet Show
    GCHQ are working on that one in the Muppet Show
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  18. Bilbo675
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    Waxwings

    Superb shots:dbgrtmb: they have arrived in large numbers from Scandinavia due to the lack of berries there this autumn, so far they haven't reached the South yet.
    Superb shots:dbgrtmb: they have arrived in large numbers from Scandinavia due to the lack of berries there this autumn, so far they haven't reached the South yet.
    Superb shots:dbgrtmb: they have arrived in large numbers from Scandinavia due to the lack of berries there this autumn, so far they haven't reached the South yet.
    Superb shots:dbgrtmb: they have arrived in large numbers from Scandinavia due to the lack of berries there this autumn, so far they haven't reached the South yet.
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  19. liliana
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    surrogate mummy

    fancy having those pricky thingies all over your boobies...? just joking, very nice...
    fancy having those pricky thingies all over your boobies...? just joking, very nice...
    fancy having those pricky thingies all over your boobies...? just joking, very nice...
    fancy having those pricky thingies all over your boobies...? just joking, very nice...
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  20. kindredspirit
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    Pollination.

    Oh Wow...Amazing ....breathtaking....:ThankYou: Kindred:dbgrtmb:
    Oh Wow...Amazing ....breathtaking....:ThankYou: Kindred:dbgrtmb:
    Oh Wow...Amazing ....breathtaking....:ThankYou: Kindred:dbgrtmb:
    Oh Wow...Amazing ....breathtaking....:ThankYou: Kindred:dbgrtmb:
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