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[CarolM]

They did not say so and they knew I was flying. So hopefully it is fine.

Just take it easy and be careful.

 

[Momof4]

I bet your walk isn't as funny as this.....

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[CarolM]

I am calling it a night. Good night all. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.

 

[JoesMum]

I had a nice nest of Black Phoebe under the eaves of my house. It was very interesting to watch them work at building a nest. Then they laid eggs and the next thing I knew, they were gone and the nest was destroyed. Some other species of bird, probably a mocking bird, had raided the nest.

Is it possible another bird raided your nest, and Papa was killed in the process?

The box is secure from predators. Woodpeckers are the main nestbox raiders here, but we fitted a metal plate on the front to prevent that.

The most likely is that he was picked off by a sparrowhawk. Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey that specialise in picking off smaller birds not paying attention ( often around bird feeders.)

We had feathers on the lawn this morning... Classic leftovers from a sparrowhawk plucking its lunch. Looking at the feathers, the one on our lawn was likely a woodpigeon nestling taken from the nest. Many of the feathers were still "in pin"... not fully developed. It shows there's a sparrowhawk about, just not what's happened to Mr Bluet-it

 

[JoesMum]

Well I'm not sure how wise it us but I'm at the airport. I still barely had time to get here.

I do hope you recover quickly Dan. Try to enjoy your holiday. Do they know what caused it?
EDIT

I read the rest of the replies and know now

 

[JoesMum]

I think I tropical storm is going to hit while I'm there.

That would be just your luck. I hope it doesn't

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all. It's been a long day of laundry. I think the leprechaun has been dr agging clothes out and putting them in the wash basket while we were away! Fortunately, we have had good weather today so I was able to dry everything on the line (except the underwear - that got lobbed in the tumble dryer as life is too short to peg out loads of socks )

I have also been back to the PTSD therapist. It wasn't nearly so exhausting this time. Things are progressing well, I think.

And tomorrow I am back with my physio/osteopath. The lower back still has a niggly bit and my shoulder is no better. I suspect I shall be heading to an orthopedic specialist about the shoulder

I 'm still pretty tired after the late arrival home last night so won't be up much longer. Enjoy the rest of your day and not see you all tomorrow

 

[Lyn W]

Oh that is awesome that they responded to you. And that is funny about the tort ornament. Maybe you should show him the ornament more often, it might make him perk up as he won't be able to let the competition win.

Yes I did wonder about putting it near a plate of food to see if the competition kick in.

 

[Lyn W]

I am calling it a night. Good night all. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.

Good night Carol, I've just missed you again
Night Night
Sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite.

 

[Lyn W]

The box is secure from predators. Woodpeckers are the main nestbox raiders here, but we fitted a metal plate on the front to prevent that.

The most likely is that he was picked off by a sparrowhawk. Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey that specialise in picking off smaller birds not paying attention ( often around bird feeders.)

We had feathers on the lawn this morning... Classic leftovers from a sparrowhawk plucking its lunch. Looking at the feathers, the one on our lawn was likely a woodpigeon nestling taken from the nest. Many of the feathers were still "in pin"... not fully developed. It shows there's a sparrowhawk about, just not what's happened to Mr Bluet-it

Very sad.
Is it possible she may find another mate and have another clutch later in the summer? Or do they mate for life?

 

[JoesMum]

Very sad.
Is it possible she may find another mate and have another clutch later in the summer? Or do they mate for life?

She'll probably find another mate, but won't lay again this year. They only have one clutch a year and rearing those chicks takes a lot out of them. She's coping alone. She'll do what she can to get this one off the nest and them concentrate on restoring herself to get through the winter

 

[Lyn W]

Good evening all. It's been a long day of laundry. I think the leprechaun has been dr agging clothes out and putting them in the wash basket while we were away! Fortunately, we have had good weather today so I was able to dry everything on the line (except the underwear - that got lobbed in the tumble dryer as life is too short to peg out loads of socks )

I have also been back to the PTSD therapist. It wasn't nearly so exhausting this time. Things are progressing well, I think.

And tomorrow I am back with my physio/osteopath. The lower back still has a niggly bit and my shoulder is no better. I suspect I shall be heading to an orthopedic specialist about the shoulder

I 'm still pretty tired after the late arrival home last night so won't be up much longer. Enjoy the rest of your day and not see you all tomorrow

Good night Linda,
Glad you've managed to catch up on the washing - it's the ironing is the hard bit
Good luck with the psychopath tomorrow!

 

[Lyn W]

She'll probably find another mate, but won't lay again this year. They only have one clutch a year and rearing those chicks takes a lot out of them. She's coping alone. She'll do what she can to get this one off the nest and them concentrate on restoring herself to get through the winter

It's such hard work for them - let's hope everything goes well for mum and chick.

 

[JoesMum]

Good night Linda,
Glad you've managed to catch up on the washing - it's the ironing is the hard bit
Good luck with the psychopath tomorrow!

The leprechaun messed up there. Only 4 shirts for ironing.

 

[JoesMum]

Good night Linda,
Glad you've managed to catch up on the washing - it's the ironing is the hard bit
Good luck with the psychopath tomorrow!

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[Lyn W]

The leprechaun messed up there. Only 4 shirts for ironing.

I detest ironing shirts and blouses - I used to make a live-in boyfriend do his own, which is probably why it didn't last
- he would take them home for his mother.

 

[DE42]

Thanks everyone. I made it down here safe and sound everything's good.
It has been raining and come one pretty heavy downpour but it didn't last long. So hopefully it won't be too bad.

I did make it down to the beach and I was alone LOL.

 

[Bambam1989]

Thanks everyone. I made it down here safe and sound everything's good.
It has been raining and come one pretty heavy downpour but it didn't last long. So hopefully it won't be too bad.

I did make it down to the beach and I was alone LOL.View attachment 239409View attachment 239410View attachment 239411

Yay a beach to yourself!

 

[Bambam1989]

I HATE cottonwood! Darn fluff floating all over the place and is determined to go up my nose. Way worse than dandelion seed fluff any day

 

[Kristoff]

I am going to say goodnight now.
I feel pretty tired tonight for some reason.
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I know. Weddings wear me out too.