IN OUR GARDEN 2023

[pjmburns]

Remember robins are primarily ground feeders.

 

[mw0njm.]

as soon as i get the spade out the robin comes and joins in the digging

 

[mw0njm.]

i get porrage oats meal worms and suet and scatter on the ground they are readily taken by a number of bird species. do not cook the oats though

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

My partner feeds the birds, I look after the garden. We have seeds, fat balls and peanut butter for birds. It's lovely to watch the birds.

 

[Astoness]

just been down the garden to top up the feeders and put meal worm down for the robins even though i have not seen one for months.. and peanuts for the squirrels..in fact over the past year i have had a big decline in birds visiting..no idea why as my garden has not changed...i collect the scrap bits of food and sling them on the shed..one of my cats sits on the shed and just sits there while the maggies eat the scraps.think they are best mates i will try and get a photo when it happens again

lyn

 

[pjmburns]

Topped up feeders but all I have seen so far is 2 pigeons on seed feeder. Squirrel on fat feeder or peanut feeder - at bottom of garden half hidden by foliage so not sure. I could just see him upside down. Only.other bird was a little jenny wren but that was on the lawn. (Will try and post pic when have reduced size on laptop.)

 

[pjmburns]

Here we are - not very clear as the wren was so small I had trouble getting a photo. Camera magnification not really enough but....

 

[Brummie a long time ago]

Looks like the risk was worth it. See post 178.

Andrew.

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

This is the first year I've really had bulbs. Apart from a couple of odd pots of narcissus from the supermarket.

They are really lovely and cheerful.

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Hopefully I can leave the foliage until it dies back, then cut it off. Store the potted bulbs in the most shady place in the garden until I see shoots next year, then bring the pots into the lightest, sunny spot?

 

[www.midlandspubs.co.uk]

made up me mind now i will plant Raspberry and blueberry Blueberry bushes. ta all

I planted a strawberry tree two years ago. After a slow start, it's going well now. Trouble is it takes about another five years before any sign of fruit!

 

[mw0njm.]

I planted a strawberry tree two years ago. After a slow start, it's going well now. Trouble is it takes about another five years before any sign of fruit!

thats ok i dont mind waiting for the fruit time flies. glad yours is going well

 

[NOTSHARP]

This is not my garden. It was created by a dear friend who's funeral was a few days ago.

Living in rural Worcestershire, which he loved dearly, he was a Brummie at heart.










A dram for the man.



He loved his garden, and the birds that visited his feed station. I have plenty more pictures if you would like to see them.

Steve.

 

[mw0njm.]

thanks steve.
Loverly garden. Rip John

 

[NOTSHARP]

A few garden birds, at my late friend's feeding station.

Goldfinch.



Great Spotted Woodpecker.



Nuthatch.



Blue Tit.



Cock Pheasant.





Steve.

 

[NOTSHARP]

Aberdeenshire, where I live, is one of the avian flu UK hotspots, hence we have few garden birds about. So, it was good to be able to snap some when in Worcestershire this week.

Coal Tit.





Long Tailed Tits.



Great Tit



Female Chaffinch.



Male Chaffinch.



That Nuthatch again.





Goldfinches.





Steve.

 

[NOTSHARP]

A few more pictures from Worcestershire.











Steve.

 

[johnny082]

Any ideas what the chains were used for in the last photo

 

[NOTSHARP]

Any ideas what the chains were used for in the last photo

The "ruin" was built by my friend, as a place to burn his garden rubbish. The chain, and bracket were picked up from a hedge bottom, and incorporated into the build.


Steve.

 

[NOTSHARP]

A wee fall of snow overnight.

The lillies should have kept their heads down.







A wee sea running due the the NNW wind.



It's a cold wind, feeling -6 deg.



Steve.

 

[Richard Dye]

Aberdeenshire, where I live, is one of the avian flu UK hotspots, hence we have few garden birds about. So, it was good to be able to snap some when in Worcestershire this week.

Coal Tit.





Long Tailed Tits.



Great Tit



Female Chaffinch.



Male Chaffinch.



That Nuthatch again.





Goldfinches.





Steve.

Wonderful pictures! What did you use to take them?

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Oh no, snow!

 

[NOTSHARP]

Wonderful pictures! What did you use to take them?

Panasonic FZ300. A recent purchase, so I am still trying to get the hang of it.



Steve.

 

[Richard Dye]

Panasonic FZ300. A recent purchase, so I am still trying to get the hang of it.



Steve.

Know what you mean! I purchased a Sony digital a couple of years ago and am still learning, I need to stay focused

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Blossom tree is nice, but it's very cold here.

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

IIt's snowing!!!!!

 

[mw0njm.]

and it is here.it's bitter cold with it

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

I will go our and clear the path when it stops. When!

 

[Astoness]

nice photos kat...lets have your winter wonderland photos folks...will take mine later and post them..still snowing here in brum

lyn

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Looking forward to seeing your pics everyone. Looks pretty, but I feel for people who have to travel.