Friday, 28 March 2014

Garden Birds

While having my breakfast a few weeks ago I thought I would video (through my window) the birds that came to my feeders.  All winter I have had this female Blackcap and I have enjoyed watching her in the garden.  For the previous few years there has been a male Blackcap which was quite aggressive to some of the smaller birds however she did not seem to be like the male. That day I only had the Sparrows (M & F), the Blackbirds (M & F), my Collared Doves and my friendly Robin.  I have a video at the end so just sit back and join me at breakfast time.





















The video can be accessed at

 http://youtu.be/9jS8ezvHZVs

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That’s all for today so I hope you enjoyed seeing the birds in my garden.

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30 comments:

  1. Phil Slade28 March 2014 at 19:22

    I'd love to have a regular garden Blackcap like that Margaret. Only ever seen one in my garden, a male just for a day or two a few winters ago around Christmas Day.

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  2. Suburban Girl28 March 2014 at 19:32

    Nice. I enjoy watching the birds in my garden too.

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  3. Bob Bushell28 March 2014 at 19:34

    Female Blackcap makes a brilliant photo, so lovely. And the rest of them, have a nice weekend.

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  4. Anonymous28 March 2014 at 20:22

    Very nice, clear captures.

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  5. Kenneth Cole Schneider28 March 2014 at 20:30

    Your feeder array allows the birds a bit of space which may reduce the competition between them. Nice for me to see House Sparrows as we do not have them here away from downtown and the shopping centers. Thanks for the pleasant visit to your garden!

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  6. Unknown28 March 2014 at 20:46

    My, you have a lot going on here...next I want to catch Iguazú Falls.

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  7. Jenn Jilks28 March 2014 at 20:57

    I enjoy visiting birders across the world. So many birds I've never seen!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  8. Roy Norris28 March 2014 at 21:26

    Lovely female Blackcap Margaret.
    You don't get too many opportunities like this as they are never so bold as the males.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 March 2014 at 21:34

      HI Roy Yes you are right. I had her in my garden all winter although I think she may have gone now. Thanks for comment.

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  9. Anonymous28 March 2014 at 21:39

    fantastic black cap shots Margaret. I'm hoping ours return this year. Have a lovely weekend :-)

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  10. Judy 28 March 2014 at 21:59

    Wonderful shots! Since the snow has melted the birds are finding food elsewhere :(

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  11. Alica28 March 2014 at 22:11

    These are some great shots! I especially like the ones of the birds on the wire feeder!

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  12. Carol Blackburn28 March 2014 at 23:50

    Thanks for sharing your lovely photos Margaret. Cute little one with the gold cap. You have lots of activity.

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  13. TexWisGirl29 March 2014 at 00:26

    she's really pretty. glad she is sweet, too. always love your blackbirds.

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  14. don29 March 2014 at 00:56

    You captured a fine series of bird images. Nice variety of species. I like the video which let us watch how the birds relish the seed balls.

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  15. DeniseinVA29 March 2014 at 01:12

    I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the birds in your garden Margaret, thank you :)

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  16. George29 March 2014 at 01:24

    You get absolutely marvelous photos (and video) of the birds in your backyard. These are all excellent.

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  17. Nette Cecilia29 March 2014 at 03:01

    You have allmost the same birds as we have ,nice video .Have a nice weekend ,Nette

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  18. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥29 March 2014 at 03:36

    For me there are only sparrows and blackbirds.
    I also I feed the birds. Especially pheasants are thirsty for food.
    Beautiful bird pictures.
    I wish you a nice weekend.
    Greetings.

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  19. Elephant's Child29 March 2014 at 04:33

    It is early here, and well before light but I too watch the birds each morning. And marvel at them. Thank you so much for sharing yours.

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  20. Turn The Page29 March 2014 at 04:44

    Birdwatching is a remarkable past time! You have some wonderful captures there. Thanks for sharing! Aloha

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  21. Betsy Banks Adams29 March 2014 at 06:01

    Awesome backyard birds!!! I take my photos of our little birds through the window here... I get some good photos that way --since they are not as scared!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  22. Em Parkinson29 March 2014 at 06:11

    The Blackcap is one of those birds I'm really sad I've never seen so always happy to look at others' pictures. Gorgeous Margaret.

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  23. Ruth Hiebert29 March 2014 at 07:08

    Great bird photos. It is so nice to have breakfast while watching the birds.

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  24. Carole M.29 March 2014 at 08:14

    it is lovely to see these beautiful birds; great variety too, through your windows Margaret

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  25. eileeninmd29 March 2014 at 08:15

    Margaret, your female Blackcap is sweet. And I love the cute Robin! Lovely photos and video.. Have a happy weekend!

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  26. Ginny Hartzler29 March 2014 at 08:44

    I love the way the one bird is all puffed up! My, you feed them a lot of food, but I know it goes down fast. I need to find these big balls of food, they are cool. And also they would not fall to the ground as much so the squirrels get the food.

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  27. Cheryl @ TFD29 March 2014 at 13:16

    Wonderful captures! The little Blackcap is so cute. I love watching the birds!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  28. Lynne29 March 2014 at 13:17

    I liked the contrasts . . . soft, misty, striking, soft again and the gentle rocking of the feeders in the video . . .

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  29. Unknown29 March 2014 at 22:00

    Lovely visitors you have here. Such a joy to watch them.

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