Posted in Countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds on Jul 31st, 2008 No Comments »
The day has arrived. Since planting the corn we have been waiting for this day. The corn is ready.
So harvest was here today for two or three hours. Then it rained.
But an hour or two ago the combine had roared into action.
Everyone knew what jobs they had to do.
The corn has to be dry to [...]
Posted in Bird Food on Jul 16th, 2008 No Comments »
Should we feed bread to birds? There have been some reports that bread is bad for birds and not very nourishing.
Bread is high in carbohydrates but lowish in protein.
Surely, if during a period of bad weather, there is there is a lack of high protein food for birds to feed their young ,then bread is better [...]
Posted in Bird Friends Around the World on Jul 4th, 2008 No Comments »
I know what it’s like to have squirrels at the bird tables. Grey squirrels are a nuisance. But should we cull them. Some people think we should. Other people think we shouldn’t.
I’ve received this comment.
Kill squirrells. Absolutely not
Squirrels and birds can live in perfect harmony together. I have a tiny garden, but even in this [...]
Posted in Birds I've seen in and around my garden on Jun 17th, 2008 1 Comment »
Bird Photographs.
Here are some photographs I’ve taken of birds at the meshed ground feeder. There is always a variety at the feeder, but it’ s so difficult to get a good photo.
Chaffinch leaving the meshed ground feeder
Robin enjoying the safety of the feeder
Blue Tit and a chaffinch at my bird ground feeder
Thrush or Blackbird enjoying a [...]
Posted in Bird Feeders on Jun 16th, 2008 1 Comment »
Welcome to my product review. I will give an unbiased, balanced and accurate opinion.
THE MESHED GROUND FEEDER
PREVIEW BEFORE THE PRODUCT REVIEW
Ground feeding birds are often forgotten. How many times do you see thrushes, blackbirds on a hanging feeders.
Meshed Ground Feeders also give small birds like the chaffinch, robin, blue tit protection from predators including cats and [...]
Posted in General on Jun 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Are garden birds untouched by time.
Every season is the same. Nothing progresses
We want better mobile phones, more modern televisions, new computer games. We are always striving. There is always something NEW on offer. Something BETTER to strive for.
For garden birds each season brings the same problems. Each year they survive Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. That is enough for [...]