The first frost of the winter here in Hampshire has finally brought the birds to the bird feeder. This morning I saw blackbirds, a robin, starlings and a blue tit.
They all seem to only like the fat balls which I suppose in bird terms could be the equivalent of human chips and crisps?!
The peanuts we put out originally went mouldy so have been thrown away.
I have two loads of washing on the line and have given Jinks a bath, no mean feat and everything has to be prepared in advance as he hates it and is not too co-operative. One good point I realised is that the old jeans I put on to do it (I always get soaked to the skin too) are a pair I had years ago -and they still fit me!!
A superb capture of Mrs. Blackbird. I too had birds flocking to the peanuts this morning but my clothes line is in the way I will have to rearrange a few things in the garden at least it has stopped raining.
Amazing shot Hazel. Great. Focus on its eyes. The terrier that I used to have wasn't too fond of baths either. Every time he got out he was on a mission to shake water all over me.
A beautiful shot Hazel -no frost here but have seen a few birds -- but nothing stops for too long !! You have had a busy morning --bathing ALFIE is a two man job these days as I can not hold him with my (poorly) right arm !! I suppose I could leave it to Gary to do !! he has done it before now !!
Many thanks for interest in my blackbird. I wrapped Jinks securely in a towel to take him upstairs to dry him with the hairdryer (I know, I know!) and he then shook his head spraying water all over my face.
@quietpurplehaze haha, yes I use a hair dryer on the small dogs too. Not on the lab though. I would be there all day. It sounds like Jinks got his revenge by spraying you :)
Lovely shot Hazel! I put out sunflower kernels and all the birds seem to love them especially Goldfinches. Round here nothing ever eats peanuts for some reason! I tend to just use the sunflowers and fat balls this time of year.
Hope Jinks has recovered from his bath.
He's snoozing on the bed!
Many thanks for interest in my blackbird. I wrapped Jinks securely in a towel to take him upstairs to dry him with the hairdryer (I know, I know!) and he then shook his head spraying water all over my face.
Kerry, I hate to mention this but I have a sneaking suspicion that they used to be on the generous side!!!!!!!!!
Hehe - for jeans, I mean!
Thank you for the tips - other people have said that peanuts are not popular. (Would love some goldfinch shots!)