ghillies 209 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) ohhhh almost forgot.. i got my fat balls out, jigged um up a bit then stuck um out the window, dont think any one notised but took some doing to get 12 feet into the tree oposite... now to see who comes. Edited September 2, 2009 by ghillies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 The Starling, in full plumage is a real gem of a bird.......I often think that, if they were rare then they would be noticed and respected more. As it is, people just see a black "bird" that sits of the telegraph wires making daft noises!! I often thought about looking for one to hand rear, but its time...sadly time stops me from doing such projects, though i should imagine having a tame Starling would be a great experience. I actually rescued a youngster from behind the fire several years ago, but after force feeding it for a day i let it fly free again....perhaps i should have kept him..... Still, we should'nt cage a wild bird......JD p.s Kay, get a hamster guard for the front of the dyson!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuttleMcTuttle 21 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 ohhhh almost forgot.. i got my fat balls out, jigged um up a bit then stuck um out the window, dont think any one notised but took some doing to get 12 feet into the tree oposite... now to see who comes. ummmm... well I just hope it's not a woodpecker... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghillies 209 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 ohhhh almost forgot.. i got my fat balls out, jigged um up a bit then stuck um out the window, dont think any one notised but took some doing to get 12 feet into the tree oposite... now to see who comes. ummmm... well I just hope it's not a woodpecker... red or green pecker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 i have about 20 that roost in one of the conifers, there back on the increase round here, mind you theres only a couple of sparrow hawks that i'v seen over the back garden, i'll try and get a pic but my camera is shite, nice pic gillie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I can just picture this hamster doing the wall of death around the inside of your Dyson PMSL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I can just picture this hamster doing the wall of death around the inside of your Dyson PMSL! i just knew you pair would find it highly amusing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghillies 209 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 you can tell this ones an adult because it has a garden out front..seems to be sitting around watching the young uns.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 587 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Lovely birds - I like to watch them bathing as a flock in puddles, all flapping and squawking. Also swarming in formation at dusk in the navy and pink sky, before just suddenly disappearing into the tree they roost in, it really is quite spectacular and a pleasure to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doyoufeel_lucky@hotmail.co 0 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I was sitting in my car about an hour ago minding my own busines waiting to pick a mate up, and this little critter came to pay me a visit, must of sat there staring at me for 5 miniutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghillies 209 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 didnt you realise? you have his food..tut! lmao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pencoed hunter 7 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I must confess to something terrible i hoovered a hampster up that had escaped its cage , it was a dyson as well & it whizzed round the dust bowl , it was awfull i felt so guilty for days after it did survive & it was ok after i swilled it in the sink Lmao Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bubbleduck Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Went out shooting today and there must have been several hundred starlings in a nearby tree, the chattering was amazing. After 20 minutes or so they all took off and the sky went dark, it sounded just like thunder. They're definitely not rare round here lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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