Thread: Two new lodgers.

That loose crochet pattern could also be used to snare unsuspecting jungle fauna.

Trust me, behind every charitable act there's an underlying evil. Withnall you terrible bastard.

Good work by the mrs though....

How long did it take to bosh up that mock nest?

She did it overnight, whilst i was sparked out on the sofa.

The mrs, being a fellow Dr Dolittle type, is suitably impressed.

Originally Posted by somtamslap

That loose crochet pattern could also be used to snare unsuspecting jungle fauna.

Trust me, behind every charitable act there's an underlying evil. Withnall you terrible bastard.

You see right through his little scheme, don't you?

Busted.

Like the mother bird, you, too, have mouths to feed.

Great news.

Mum has returned to the new mansion, and settled in for the night with young Singalongamax.

She looks a lot more comfortable than she has done these last few nights.

I don't think i'll risk a flash photo though, don't want to spook her.

Now that's she's experienced luxury she'll never go back to living in a regular nest.

Originally Posted by robuzo

Now that's she's experienced luxury she'll never go back to living in a regular nest.

Wait 'till tomorrow.

I might install a bathroom.

^Start selling timeshares.

/\ /\ That's a Pisser!

I have just checked the mansion.

Mum is still in it.

I declare the rebuild a success.




Who'd have thought that with all the messing around with the nest and me manhandling the chick that the mothers bond to her young would prevail.

Hats off to dad as well - he continued feeding Singalong all day yesterday.

The common myna uses the nests of woodpeckers, parakeets, etc. and easily takes to nest boxes and Withnall wanksocks. it has been recorded evicting the chicks of previously nesting pairs by holding them in the beak

^ How dare you threaten me with a common myna.

Originally Posted by withnallstoke

Who'd have thought that with all the messing around with the nest and me manhandling the chick that the mothers bond to her young would prevail.

You are more or less family by now I expect. Auntie Withnall.

^Can trace his lineage back several generations, now...

This one didn't make it...hit my wall I suppose...Looks like a big hummingbird.

Shame that.

She is a mature female (long beak, long tail).

you'd think the females would have the shorter tail, to stop the chaffinch

Yea, I can't control nature. I suppose she was chasing a bug and thought the window was open reflection of herself...lots of baby chicks falling out of nests around here. They have nested on my roof top and the fall is about 11 meters. No chance of survival.

Didn't realize it Wither's, this bird is the same species as yours. Sorry about that. No harm intended.

Originally Posted by Dillinger

you'd think the females would have the shorter tail, to stop the chaffinch

Spider Hunter? No spiders here, the gecko's have them rounded up. The liquid that came out was clear not blood red...Lizards are in mating season around here now as well..all puffed up red bellies, making head gestures and the ladies lying dormant waiting for his pounce...

Spiderhunter is just the name (latin: arachnothera longirostra). They feed on nectar and small invertebrates, not just spiders.