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I keep and breed a small number of Australian grass parakeets. This blog provides information and pictures of my birds and a log of their breeding activities. It is also a photo blog of landscapes and wildlife. My dog Buster may also make an appearance. For Nest Box Live - click the link above or visit my website!

Tuesday 15 November 2011

It's always the hens

Well my new opaline turk hen didn't last long.  She died about a month after getting her. I think it was some sort of stomach problem as there was whole seed in the droppings. It's always the hens and always the ones you pay that bit extra for!!!
I've decided no more new birds now, at least till spring when I'll try and swap one of my spare cocks for a hen!

Saturday 12 November 2011

Old Man of Coniston

The Old Man of Coniston is a 2,634 foot high fell overlooking Coniston village and Coniston water.

Near the summit

Trig point at summit looking towards Sca fell

Sca fell

Sca fell and Sca fell pike (the highest point in England)

Summit looking towards Coniston

Summit looking towards Coniston

Low water

Thursday 10 November 2011

Woodpecker nearly gets eaten

Another picture of the woodpecker and bullfinch...
Another woodpecker appeared and a fight started.  A few seconds into the fight there was a sudden flash of wings and feathers and this chap appeared....
A sparrowhawk. He just missed out on a meal!

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Thursday 3 November 2011

Woodpecker

Great spotted woodpecker. A female I think.




Still can't get a good photo of the male bullfinch