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Author: | Derek Morley [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Garden Blackcaps |
At around 14:30 hrs this afternoon I looked out into my back garden (S. Lincoln Suburbs) and was surprised to see a male Blackcap, I continued watching and within 2 minutes spotted a female busily feeding in a bush. It's surely too early and cold for nesting to begin ????? These birds are only the second and third Blackcaps that I have seen in my Garden in 42yrs the first one was in February this year. I do feed the birds right through the year so presumably they have been attracted by the more common visitors, sparrows, tits etc. Best Wishes Derek |
Author: | Stuart Britton [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Garden Blackcaps |
Derek, Over-wintering Blackcaps in Britain is comparatively recent. I went to a lecture by Dr. Peter Berthold on the subject in the late '90's and the following link gives more information: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v3 ... 668a0.html Hope it helps. |
Author: | Derek Morley [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Garden Blackcaps |
Thanks very much for that information Stuart the information was very interesting Best Wishes Derek |
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