Old Speckled Hen Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) Just come back from walking in the Tramuntanas in Mallorca to find:- Nesting in our nest box. The female has been in and out all morning collecting moss, taking it out again, rearranging everything. It's difficult to get a decent picture as she moves so fast. Colour seems to have given up on the camera too which is a pity. I'm very excited. Can't wait for little eggies Edited July 1, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 We've got blue tits too nesting in our box for the first time Like yours our have been busy making it cosy in there. We're like expectant parents now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 There so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How lovely and brilliant that you can watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How lovely. You've got your very own Spring Watch. Do you feel a bit Bill Oddie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Do you feel a bit Bill Oddie? I hear a rumour he's been demoted for the next series. He was going a bit strangely tourettish at times. I'm watching the webcam now. It beats "normal" telly but how I'll cope with any chicks that die I don't know. I'll want to be up there rescuing them. We have 2 sparrows on camera in another nest and hubby is putting a camera over the swallow's nest at the weekend. Do you think I should get out more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How lovely . We've spotted blue tits checking out our nestbox but it's obviously not up to scratch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Lovely pictures DA, do keep us posted. I had to take down my nestign box as my last cat was intent on eating all the babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Tell me about your camera, DA. Is it wireless? How is it powered? Was it 'spensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hi Minnie They are great fun Camera and nest box were a present to my hubby, from http://www.handykam.com/shop-buy-products/pine-nest-box-camera-system-NB1CCK.html but they do sell the camera separately. I looked at much better kit (wider angle of view and better colour) at the Ideal home show from http://www.mccam.co.uk/ These are ludicrously expensive but although not advertised on the site they do sell just the camera for £50 and you can make your own box up. I might treat myself to one for next year. Don't use a wireless set up as the frequency is too close to that used by wireless routers and you get a lot of interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 The nest is looking more nest-like rather than a mass of moss She has been bringing in more grass and some sheeps' wool this morning and on a few occasions she has called to her mate who has fed her a tasty spider or two at the nest hole. He's not allowed in yet, even though he has tried to join her once or twice only to be chased out sharpish with much screeching from her. Last night was the first night she roosted in the nest box I'll post again when we get some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 This is so frustrating Grrrrrrrr I'm sure there are eggs in here, possibly five. Female roosts here at night and pays a lot of attention to covering up the nest cup when she leaves in the morning. She pops in periodically and throws more nesting material just anywhere. Mrs Sparrow is incubating three maybe four eggs. Last year this box was full practically to the brim and any activity was largely invisible until just before fledging.This year we can see better as there is less nesting material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes FOUR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 What gorgeous little shiny egglets!! I'm watching with interest, DA. Thanks for posting pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 *gasps* What beautiful eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 lovely little eggs - very small omlette though would feed a mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 it could get really addictive watching them I'm sure, they are soooo cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ooh, how exciting . What lovely little eggs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How lovely - perfect little eggs. Fingers crossed they all hatch & flee the nest safely when old enough! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 She left these uncovered for a few minutes and there are at least two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Female is sitting on them now and her mate is feeding her. Just gave her a honey bee then a caterpillar. They should hatch about 13th or 14th May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Wow what an exciting thread Please keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
