DI Bruce Robertson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 When did I ever vaunt that? You've mentioned on here before that your daughter rides the local hunt. And that you are quite happy with that arrangement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just now, DI Bruce Robertson said: You've mentioned on here before that your daughter rides the local hunt. I have. She does. They don't kill foxes, silly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Aye but I bet it still hurts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, DI Bruce Robertson said: Aye but I bet it still hurts. Eh? Hurts who? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Better get this back on topic quick. Here's a greater black-back with a tasty morsel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 An Olive-Backed Sunbird that lives in my garden. Lovely wee birds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 15 hours ago, spud131 said: Anyone have a problem with birds only eating one type of feed in their garden? I've got a feeder with fat balls, one with peanuts and one with bird seed. They seem to go mad for the fat balls (2 balls a day sometime) but the nuts and seed go untouched!! The only thing I can think of is the fat balls are in an all metal feeder whilst the peanuts and seed are in cheaper plastic ones!! Slightly different experience here. The fat balls and one of the feeders go really quickly - I'm topping both up every day - but there's one feeder on a stand of 4 that seems to be a last resort. My suspicion is that they don't like the perches as they stick out like spokes. The one they like has a thin bar around the bottom so I could see how that would be easier for them to grip - at least they're facing the feeder rather than standing sideways on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 2 hours ago, G_Man1985 said: Got a bird nest on my roof. They keep shitting everywhere in my garden, do I leave the nest or get rid? Unless you can show that it's a danger to public health, it's illegal to destroy a nest with birds or eggs in it. Why not just leave the wee fuckers another couple of weeks. The shite's there already anyway Out of interest, can you see if it's just starlings or is it house martins or suchlike? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) On 2017-5-10 at 19:47, Ziggy said: Just been back on the RSPB website and I think it might have been a female or juvenile Hen Harrier. I'm new to this game, how many points do I get for a Hen Harrier? Dunno if you ever found out what the bird was but from your description I'd have guessed maybe a sparrowhawk. Similarly sized to kestrels, highly agile, quite common (even in urban areas) and corvids will sometimes gang up on them.Females are much larger than males and will happily kill birds the size of wood pigeons, jackdaws and magpies. https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/bird-and-wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/s/sparrowhawk/index.aspx Edited May 14, 2017 by Rizzo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 4 hours ago, G_Man1985 said: Got a bird nest on my roof. They keep shitting everywhere in my garden, do I leave the nest or get rid? Aye, a man of your age is probably ready to leave the nest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 American edition: Not the best picture but that's a male and female Red Cardinal on the fence in the garden this morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Not a bird but I thought some folks might be interested. Saw this exotic creature at Loch of the Lowes yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babu Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 On 14/05/2017 at 11:55, The Mantis said: Unless you can show that it's a danger to public health, it's illegal to destroy a nest with birds or eggs in it. Why not just leave the wee fuckers another couple of weeks. The shite's there already anyway Out of interest, can you see if it's just starlings or is it house martins or suchlike? don't house-martins make em outa mud & under eaves 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 4 hours ago, babu said: don't house-martins make em outa mud & under eaves Yeah but starlings would be in the eaves too. I don't think he really meant ON the roof. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E Coyote Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 6 hours ago, The Mantis said: Not a bird but I thought some folks might be interested. Saw this exotic creature at Loch of the Lowes yesterday. Nice beaver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Wile E Coyote said: Nice beaver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Disappointed it took 6 hours for anybody to come up with a "beaver joke". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Out walking around Bo'ness this evening and have seen a Great Spotted Woodpecker, a Jay, Goldfinches, a wagtail and a cracking yellowhammer singing it's heart out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Saw my first blackcap of the year yesterday at Kirkhill station while waiting for my train to work. I'd been hearing them there for a wee while - must be nesting - but the female popped out of the undergrowth just a few feet away from me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Swallow Tailed Kite taken out on the golf course this morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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