Monday 1 October 2012

Delicate Little Jackdaw


When I look out of my bedroom window I normally see some big, burly Jackdaws hanging around in the field.  But this morning one decided to show his elegant side and try hanging off the seed feeder.



The Jackdaws only hang from the feeders for a few seconds because they don't have very good balance.


The Tits, especially the Great Tits were not impressed with the Jackdaws efforts.  They had to wait patiently for their turn.


Same with the Blue Tits. A queue was forming.


The Robin came in to feed on my wooden tray which Dad built which is attached to my fence.


Jura desperately wanted to go outside for a game of chase but had to make do with watching through the window with me.


My BTO berry survey pack has arrived so that will keep me busy this week, as well as way too much homework.




26 comments:

  1. The poor little birds, having no time until the Jackdaw disappears. And I love Jura.

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  2. your hound is SO handsome! gosh!

    love that big jackdaw drying out the feeder. :)

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  3. i meant to type 'trying' not drying. :)

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  4. Some really cool birds. Love the one where the Robin is peeking his head out:)

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  5. Stick with the homework Findlay, one day you may end up a millionaire, if you do I'll keep in touch!!

    Regards, Pete.

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  6. Lovely photos - Jura is gorgeous! Glad you like the starling video - apparently Leighton Moss is a great place to see this spectacle in the Autumn and Winter evenings

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  7. I get the same thing with Jackdaws on my feeders, if its not them its the darn Squirrels!! Jura is beautiful.

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  8. Lovely shots! And, Jura is gorgeous!

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  9. Those Jackdaws are pretty smart cookies. Nice shots.

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  10. First, that dog is gorgeous!!! As for your Jackdaws...I've not seen one before today in your post...they look a very dark blue?!!! Pretty.

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  11. Lovely collections of birds. I hope the Jackdaw left some for the cute little birds. Your Jura is a pretty dog. Great post!

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  12. Hi,
    Your dog is very beautiful ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  13. Wow that's one beautiful dog!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. Jackdaws are great birds - I never seen one on a bird feeder before - under a bird table or on a bird table yes, but not like in your picture.

    There is a bird called a Black-winged Kite that can be seen in Spain and Portugal - that's the closest bird to you that looks like my Black-shouldered Kite.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  15. I think, Findlay, that your name is one that more and more people will get to hear of if you keep reporting on birds and nature with this degree of passion and intelligence. I shall follow your blog with keen interest - meanwhile I have added a link to your blog through mine. Keep it up, but don't forget the homework - if you study well, there is no reason why work and your passion for wildlife should not converge at some time.

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  16. Great photos, Findlay! I bet it's hard for Jura to be patient. It's good that Jura behaves so well.

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  17. Thank you everyone for you comments and thank you for visiting my blog. From Findlay

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  18. Great shots of that Jackdaw at the feeder.
    Jura is a beautiful dog!

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  19. Haha! The jackdaws look like they'll do anything for a feed - just like the crows downunder!!

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  20. What a keen looking dog...he seems to be enjoying a little birdwatching!

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  21. Wonderful photos ! Found you via Orange you glad it's Friday hop ! Is that pretty pooch a Hungarian Vizsla ? If so my uncle used to breed them ! You have a lovely blog here and am now a follower !

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    1. He is a Hungarian Vizsla. We call him Jura. Thank you so much for following my blog. From Findlay

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