I think I started a similar topic last year, but hey-ho, here goes for this year, but I can't find it.
Last year it was the wood pigeon learning to use a bird feeder to feed from, and to spill seed to be eaten from the ground below.
We now have a male blackbird doing exactly the same.
I apologise for the poor quality of photos, the light was poor and they were taken through the kitchen window.
Hmmm, shall I or shan't I?
Here goes
Abort, I missed
OK, I know I can do it, I've done it before, so lets try again....
Cleared to land
The final approach and all is looking good.
Phew!
Done it.....
Now for my just reward.....
Not forgetting the drip tray....
Aren't I a clever boy?
Is the coast still clear?
Yes it is, time for one more suet pellet and then off...
Unknown said:Great thread and photo sequence Mike
Thank you Hazel.
I know you're a keen photographer, so please, if you have any, do share them
Unknown said:Blackbirds are very persistent, especially when it comes to learning how to get food. I know the ones in my garden trained me to feed them :).
Nature generally is persistent, that's how species survive.
I find it fascinating watching how the various species, grey squirrels included, set out to get their food, and how they succumb to that step too far and make do with what they can get away with.