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This Female Blackbird is waiting every morning outside the conservatory for me to feed her, she will come inside right up to me at times & shows no fear; it would appear that the need to feed her young is worth the risk even though , unknown to her , there is no risk.
Hi Norm
What a sweet lady to confide in you so much as she has done so
It is true that Blackbirds (and all birds) do rely on handouts more so at this time of year due to the extra months they have to feed.
It looks like you have a friend for life there
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Hi norm
They do seem to be quite fearless at the moment. My ones don't fly off when I go out and refill the feeders or the bird bath. In fact this morning the 2 female Blackbirds carried on feeding on the lawn, while a cat ambled along the top of the fence, and the male Blackbird was calling at it for ages and ages.
Hi Chris, I'm very impressed with your photos, wold love to know the details of camera, lens' etc:
I've been a keen amateur for many years & am quite pleased with the ones I've added to my gallery to date. All the best , Norm.
When I feed my lot in the morning (around 5) by the time I have got to the top of the garden and turned around my way is cut off by 3 or 4 adult blackies they dont fly away like sparrows or starlings they just scammper to the edge of the lawn as I pass then resume feeding once I am back in the house. I have one male blackbird who collects food and takes off over the fence over the main road down the street opposite right down to the trees at the end of that road to his nest then all the way back again.
ChrisS.