Zetterlund Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Soapy FFC said: We have lots of them in the area. I don't mind them as they tend to, as you say, stay in pairs. I hate the feral pigeons with a passion though. They come in a flock of, at times, 20 or more and devour every bit of food that is lying about. I hate them. Aye we like having them around. They're interesting to watch searching through the twigs on the ground for the nest, and the cat will sit staring at them for hours licking her lips. She wouldn't have a clue what to do with it if she caught one, mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Zetterlund said: Aye we like having them around. They're interesting to watch searching through the twigs on the ground for the nest, and the cat will sit staring at them for hours licking her lips. She wouldn't have a clue what to do with it if she caught one, mind. I think the wood pigeons are funny. they don't seem to be the sharpest tools in the toolbox compared to other birds, but they do give you a laugh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I left my trailcam out in the garden a few days ago and one of the clips showed two fledgling magpies teasing a wood pigeon by sneaking up behind it and pulling it's tail feathers. The clip after had the pigeon battering one of the magpies to buggery before it flies off defeated. Had always thought of the woodies as big passive things, but it seems they don't suffer fools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, Rizzo said: I left my trailcam out in the garden a few days ago and one of the clips showed two fledgling magpies teasing a wood pigeon by sneaking up behind it and pulling it's tail feathers. The clip after had the pigeon battering one of the magpies to buggery before it flies off defeated. Had always thought of the woodies as big passive things, but it seems they don't suffer fools. The Maggie thought it was messing with the Dove of Peace but wound up the Pigeon of Paggars instead! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I think that was a dunnock. A sparrowhawk caught it on the ground for an evening snack. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 23 hours ago, Rizzo said: I left my trailcam out in the garden a few days ago and one of the clips showed two fledgling magpies teasing a wood pigeon by sneaking up behind it and pulling it's tail feathers. The clip after had the pigeon battering one of the magpies to buggery before it flies off defeated. Had always thought of the woodies as big passive things, but it seems they don't suffer fools. Ive got three or four wood pigeons come in and the magpies try dive bombing them off their feeding table but the pigeons give zero fúcks. I dont know if they are brave or just stupid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 57 minutes ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: Ive got three or four wood pigeons come in and the magpies try dive bombing them off their feeding table but the pigeons give zero fúcks. I dont know if they are brave or just stupid. I get the impression they're a bit stupid too. One was having a staring contest with the cat earlier and just sat there as the cat crept up to about 3 feet away. No sense of alarm whatsoever. They have pea-sized brains for quite a large bird. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Meadow Pipit in the Pentlands 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 hours ago, tamthebam said: Meadow Pipit in the Pentlands It's not frightened of that porcupine. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 A few unflamin’ galahs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Herons seem to be getting more comfortable around people going by this one at Firhill Basin a few days ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakedee Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Time to find your own way now, please stop screeching at 3am, mum's not feeding you 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African Sunset Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Saw this on my neighbours roof. Minnie, my cat, was wagging her tail and giving small meows at it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 09/08/2023 at 22:41, Archie McSquackle said: Herons seem to be getting more comfortable around people going by this one at Firhill Basin a few days ago. Haha...those are not people....they are ducks. Anyway, one two separate occasions on Saturday I saw four ospreys (same four) flying over the river near my house.....have seen two together a few times but this definitely looked like a family outing. Suspect they will be going on their holidays to Senegal or Nigeria in the next three weeks or so. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 hours ago, African Sunset said: Saw this on my neighbours roof. Minnie, my cat, was wagging her tail and giving small meows at it. I'm not sure how well your cat would fare against the sparrowhawk if it went for it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African Sunset Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Soapy FFC said: I'm not sure how well your cat would fare against the sparrowhawk if it went for it Aye, think she knew she'd get battered so just lamely meowed then went on her way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Doing the shore walk at Carron Valley Reservoir with Mrs p and we saw three ospreys flying above the reservoir and trees, apparently they are there regularly. Didn't have the required quality of camera unfortunately; if only @sugna had been with us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Getting a bit creeped out by this well-fed woody staring at me through the blinds for the last 20 minutes. He's maybe waiting for the cat to come out to play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 An Australian magpie that was carolling away when taking the dog for a walk. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 19/08/2023 at 12:07, Zetterlund said: Getting a bit creeped out by this well-fed woody staring at me through the blinds for the last 20 minutes. He's maybe waiting for the cat to come out to play. I think he's sitting digesting food. Apparently they have to sit still to do that properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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