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Hi there
In the last month or so I have got a regular 'tame' Mr and Mrs Blackbird.
Mrs Blackbird comes right up to the patio door and, and then flies up to sit on one of the higher branches of the Hawthorn Tree that we have to get a better view into the house. She does everything to get my attention fro her mealworms
On the other hand Mr Blackbird, he seems to be happy to let me walk right up to him (while I talk to him), and I have managed to a few pictures of him. He was grubbing amongst the leaves for some tit bits. I was only feet away from him.
I am so disappointed about the last picture show here. It would have been a superb shot if i had all of Mr blackbirds head - dash it. {sad}
Also the battery went flat as I tried to get a better (last picture) of Mr Blackbird. (sigh)
The picture that got away.
Regards
Kathy and Dave
hi there
I put food out in the ground feeders and there was Mr Blackbird once again
He was just about sitting on my feet this time
This time I threw some Suet Pellets for him, he followed, and ate what I threw at him
What a trusting boy that he is.
Kathy, lovely to hear you are building up quite a relationship with your blackbird. You have now got to give him a proper name.
hi Brenda
Thanks for your reply
Any suggestions what his name should be?
Mirlo ;-)
"All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)
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After your comments of his legs, I think he should be called Chips, after Chippendale furniture.
My sister-in-law, who is a keen viewer of The Antique Road Show, decided to call her two friendly blackbirds Clarris (female) and Cliff (male) after , ofcourse, Clarris Cliff Pottery!
Will keep thinking.