Hi everyone I'm so excited, just had to tell everyone, I've been feeling so sorry for the Song Thrush I've had visiting, he/she has been getting mobbed and chased away by the Blakbirds whenever he comes to my garden for a feed, and he's been getting so nervous of late with the Blackbirds now in pairs attacking him, and all on his own while I have noticed lot's of my birds pairing up, I had wondered if he would find a mate with them being so scarce now, AND HE HAS, he turned up today with his own mate, with a mate for support now I hope the Blackbirds might leave him alone. I don't suppose they will though with all the fighting for there patch of land now spring is on it's way.
Being new to this, I don't know but does it ever happen that some birds won't find a mate and miss a breeding season.
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Thank you Sparrow {big smile}
She is a beauty, and it would be nice to get a decent picture of her
One day...... maybe.. {smile}
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Hi Sparrow
I think if the Blackbirds did not ruffle the Song Thrush and chase her about - my photography would be easier.
Also thought of residing up to the bedroom up the stairs and open the window so there is no glass in the way.
Might do that yet and sit for a quiet hour or taking some good pictures of the birds feeding.
Whoops ......Sorry the posting on this thread has gone out of sync for some reason
Back to normal soon I hope {smile}
Hi Blackbird I have trouble getting pictures in my garden, it's quite a small garden so there is no way I can get outside to get pictures, I think they would notice me if I tried opening a window, but thats a good idea I will have to give it ago.
Hi Blackbird and BBB,
I take most of my photos from upstairs as I get a better view of the whole garden and can open a window without making the downstairs cold and upsetting hubby, who complains if I open windows when the heating is on as he says he is paying to heat the whole town! I also do a lot of my bird watching from upstairs. My office is what would be a spare bedroom, and my TV and computer are there, all my books and things, so I am comfortable. The birds also can't see me, which is useful.
Cheers, Linda.
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Hi sparrow
Another great tip Sparrow.
Shows that we have to go to all corners of the earth to get a good picture without disturbing our birds.
Even if we upset our hubbies - Dave is like that with the heating too {whoops}
You can get pretty much anywhere to take you photos as the birds will get used to you. Its a bit awkward for the first couple of times but they soon stop paying you any attention :o)
I take most of my photos through the conservatory window(s) and the birds don't really care - except the new visitors. but I do know of someone who take hers from outside and the birds don't pay her any attention!
I guess its what works for each of us, personally I'd like regular activity just to take some photos, lol!
Hi paul, one of my robins is now getting used to me, he now sits above me on the pergoda while I top the food up. Another problem I have with getting pictures outside is my 3 yr old son wants to be outdoors with me if I go out for any length of time, and then his ride on tractor comes out, lot's of noise and the birds won't come near the place. I'll have to stick to taking shots indoors, or out on walks which I haven't done yet, I'm looking forward to getting out and about with my camera.
Hi Bishy,
I know what you mean there, lol! Bobby likes to come with me when I go into the garden. Some of the birds don't know who to keep an eye on - although the Blackbirds take no notice of him!
I used to have a robin with a scar across his chest come here, considering he'd obviously escaped an attack of some description he was incredibly tame. Lovely little chappy he was :o)
hi Paul
I think it is true what you say about birds, and the bird jsut grow to trust you over a period of time.
My Song Thrush is not so flighty as it was - now it has brought another of its species into our garden all the better - two for the price of one. So if the two birds allow me to open my patio doors all the better for a picture.
I find the Blackbirds and the Robin the easiest to photograph of all the birds at the moment.
Yes, the bottom line here is I must learn more about our Canon camera, At the cost of nearly £500 it has a lot of gadgetry we need to use in the corrext way.
Unknown said: You can get pretty much anywhere to take you photos as the birds will get used to you. Its a bit awkward for the first couple of times but they soon stop paying you any attention :o) I take most of my photos through the conservatory window(s) and the birds don't really care - except the new visitors. but I do know of someone who take hers from outside and the birds don't pay her any attention! I guess its what works for each of us, personally I'd like regular activity just to take some photos, lol!