Who's got all the Bop's

[Guest stb-]

IF THIS WEATHER KEEPS UP THEY WILL BE A LOT HITTING THE SNOW HOPEFULLY GET A BIT OF A CLEAR OOT ANOTHER WEEK IS FORCAST  > > > >

 

I COULD PUT UP WAY THAT FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR TO walter  if it gets rid of half of them

 

predators,  that would suit me fine

[OLDYELLOW]

 

I COULD PUT UP WAY THAT FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR TO walter  if it gets rid of half of them

 

predators,  that would suit me fine

 

id go another month if would be effective

[walterbmasson]

it supposed to get colder next week hunger and cold nothing better as very beef on them ive catched a good lot in summer and no body on them should not last once they try to get food when weak

[les]

they are mainly sat around the big RSPB winter feeding sites ,ie, places like slimbridge wild fowl center ,and esturies where the pickings are easier this time of year ,with birds being feed by the RSPB .but they never complain because it would show how bad it realy is .

[Guest frank dooman]

does any one know if this weather will affect them??

[Guest mick bowler]

Well i know a sparrowhawk is around here still as she had a hen of mine when i let them out couple weeks back.

[les]

does any one know if this weather will affect them??

yes but not enough ,their is some thing else that does even beter than this weather  ;D ;D ;D

 

 

[walterbmasson]

does any one know if this weather will affect them??

 

frank a lot will succumb to the weather if this lasts another week they will be to week to hunt

[Guest Owen]

Perigrine Falcons are migratory birds. I think their latin name means wondering falcon. So they will be back to their nesting sites in the spring, without doubt. Goshawks and Sparrow Hawks are not migratory but should have plenty of food because there are a lot of migratory birds in the Country during the winter. They may find catching prey easy right now so they are not racing around chasing the birds in our gardens. The Goshawks will have plenty of wood pigeons from Europe to eat.

I doubt if things will change much, but we could be lucky.

[Guest Owen]

Sorry, I missed a bit out. Red Kites do not catch pigeons. Their talons are much too short for that. They are made to eat carrion and usually snatch it from the ground. It is said that they will take prey from a perigrine falcon by grabbing it from below or even snatching it from a falcon that has perched and trying to eat it's catch. They are certainly fantastic flyers and a carrying peregrine would be no match for a Red Kite. They are probably good friends to us pigeon people.

[pjc]

Red kite in and around the garden regularly, never cause any problem with the birds.

[hepste]

Perigrine Falcons are migratory birds. I think their latin name means wondering falcon. So they will be back to their nesting sites in the spring, without doubt. Goshawks and Sparrow Hawks are not migratory but should have plenty of food because there are a lot of migratory birds in the Country during the winter. They may find catching prey easy right now so they are not racing around chasing the birds in our gardens. The Goshawks will have plenty of wood pigeons from Europe to eat.

I doubt if things will change much, but we could be lucky.

 

The peregrine in the UK does not migrate, and most remain within about 60 mls of their summer nesting sites

[les]

if you all took the time to walk the esturies and the RSPB winter feeding sites you will have your eyes opend ,there are millions of wadeing birds  and migrating species for the hawks to feed on ,and they have found out ,just like the seagulls did about land fill sites ,that is why they will always have food even when the weather gets rough.

[bluewhiteflight]

had a phone call last night and when i asked who it was it was the rspb wanting me to make a monthly donation for there cause  ;D

[OLDYELLOW]

had a phone call last night and when i asked who it was it was the rspb wanting me to make a monthly donation for there cause  ;D

 

and you told them as a pigeon fancier they already get enough of your money via your birds could they please refund £1,000 lol  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[bewted]

what ever gets lost or killed as far as percy is concerned,,,the rspb have a breeding programme to replace and more too,,,,,,do it near me in main head quarters and known fact too !

[bluewhiteflight]

no i gave them my bank details  ;D ;D ;D

[dai pigeon]

I am living near to Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, and the perergrine hen visits every day,my birds are kept in for winter,so she doesn,t get fed here,but speaking to some local sea anglers,they tell me,that,there are 3 or 4 different pairs in a 10 mile stretch of coastline from Llanstephan to Tenby,they have been seen taking gulls,so they must be getting hungry!!,lets hope they take a liking to them,but once the birds are let out in spring  im afraid we will be in trouble again. :-

[les]

I am living near to Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, and the perergrine hen visits every day,my birds are kept in for winter,so she doesn,t get fed here,but speaking to some local sea anglers,they tell me,that,there are 3 or 4 different pairs in a 10 mile stretch of coastline from Llanstephan to Tenby,they have been seen taking gulls,so they must be getting hungry!!,lets hope they take a liking to them,but once the birds are let out in spring  im afraid we will be in trouble again. :-

pm me a contact number and you can solve your percy problem .if your willing

 

 

[frank-123]

pm me a contact number and you can solve your percy problem .if your willing

 

 

watch who you speak to les but i followed your advice to the letter

[Guest Owen]

hepste

I am certainly no expert in the lifestyle of the perigrine falcon. But according to the information I have read they are migratory. What is your evidence for them remaining within 60 miles of the nest site?

[billt]

hepste

I am certainly no expert in the lifestyle of the perigrine falcon. But according to the information I have read they are migratory. What is your evidence for them remaining within 60 miles of the nest site?

 

No they stay with us all year but are mostly coastal this time of the year, feeding on waders and gulls