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Same with me two out of four last August. Two came back after a week. And I see one today on a roof with street wise crowd . Only one Street away !!!:$wine !!

It will be weather dependent on the day. As regards a liberation Time .

20 miles this morning . Fresh wind from north west . 7c according to clock in car Singled up 15 doos at 11:55 am and sped home one on the roof and 4 appead 5 minutes later got last one in at half 6 this evening .Some of them had a good fly today . Happy days .

No more than 5 or 6 hours a day. Been like it since I was a kid . Been aff the last 10 months and I have during this time have had a afternoon nap every now and then . That's a first for me .í ½í¸Š

Hi morb I still collect rings.PM d you .

Rarely put out in bin . Mostly all in the Borders of the garden . Forked in to the soil. Everything grows great with it . Especially plants who like acidic soil . Once dry it used to produce silk Peter. A power used in explosives and cigarettes.

Aye the birds who rely on getting earthworms. Are severely hampered .The survival of the fittest.

Seen numerous bands fieldfairs & red wings over the last few days.Even a waxwing in with them .Defiantly blown here on east winds first land fall they appear on the east coast coast. They prefer Rowan trees to rest on. I've never recalled seeing so many.

I'd say the same . Seen my dogs do it and hipper is not the word !!!

Great stuff . It's first one I've seen those year. Pets only I hope. ? As not a fan of the chop !

Hope some were there this morning joe ?

Sorry to hear that. Enough tae make you greet !!!!

Best tip is keep them on the hungry side . I've noticed last two weeks two hawks doing the rounds one is small and very dark undersides? Seen it being chased by a seagull this morning . My birds been out all winter and I could turn my back when they are flying and turn around and 19 are in and eating . They are well aware of the danger from above.But Iam more than convinced dogs in my garden and dog next doors keep it from attacking.Cats however are a problem I can't get the back of them!!!

Everyone was on open loft all winter. It's safe to say the doos read the wild birds signals.both sides when out exercising. They will come down onto the roof only to take off again seconds later. Maybe 2 or 3 times until they are sure. If out all winter they stay sharp when out that's for sure . Did you fined the doo the hawk took ?

Aye I would agree some what with you. I've had 2 or 3 in loft past years during April. With air strike injuries! No trouble today thankfully. Both sides in bath too 👠I notice a lot of bloom coming off them when they first leave the loft for exercise.

Had my hens out around 2:30 in afternoon. Hawk has tried a few times today. While they were very warry to land. Came through the gap in hoose across the road at a helliva rate of knots. Fortunately half dozen craws were hard behind it . Can never figure out when to let them out ? It's always on the lookout !! $wine . February has always been a bad time for me.It's heartbreaking to loose one from around the loft .

Agree whole heartily.Very good reading .

Too true where events and crowds the maggots come out .Surely cctv caught the culprits!!!!

Excellent navigational skills . All they eat is grass and shoots .Must be some energy in their feeding to fly the distances to our shores.Long live the goose .

Any pictures of the winning birds ?

Anyone pick up a good deal ? As regards birds medication loft fittings .

It's disappointing to hear their first arrivals accompanied with sounds of gunfire !! Humans need to think of the wider picture. Surely its time to leave them in peace .

They are amazing birds . To migrate from the north latitudes in the hours of darkness. September some years October others depending on the onset of winter in northern hemisphere.They have excellent navigation skills . I've seen them even in complete darkness flying to nature reserve not far from me . Pink footed greylag goose and brent . Are to be seen over winter months in the loch of strathbeg reserve.

Sent you a pm .

Twa good sheep and a pair o wellies 😂