You may remember that earlier in the Spring I attempted construction of my first titbox. Well I am pleased to announce the birth of a family of Great Tits. Parents have been flying in and out of the box, on average about every 3 or 4 minutes throughout the day.
I stood at the ready inside my greenhouse waiting for the bird to return with a beakfull of food. You can see here a flying entry. Moments later, after much squeaking inside the box, the tit flies out carrying a white faecal sack (that's baby bird poo folks!)
Whilst on the subject of nest boxes, can I recommend a visit to the Dorset Wildlife Trust
Kestrelcam. You can hear and see live pictures of a kestrel sitting on it's nest. Thrilling stuff.
I stood at the ready inside my greenhouse waiting for the bird to return with a beakfull of food. You can see here a flying entry. Moments later, after much squeaking inside the box, the tit flies out carrying a white faecal sack (that's baby bird poo folks!)
Whilst on the subject of nest boxes, can I recommend a visit to the Dorset Wildlife Trust Kestrelcam. You can hear and see live pictures of a kestrel sitting on it's nest. Thrilling stuff.