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Anyone got a reason why magpies are flourishing so much recently? I guess there either has to be an increase in suitable conditions and food and/or a decrease in predators but does anyone know the specifics?

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Ranchi wrote: 06 May 2020, 21:04
Anyone got a reason why magpies are flourishing so much recently? I guess there either has to be an increase in suitable conditions and food and/or a decrease in predators but does anyone know the specifics?
Hi Ranchi…I used to live in a Village just on the outskirts of Redditch where we were plagued with Magpies, yet on moving to to a village on the outskirts of Ludlow I could count on one hand how many magpies I’ve seen in the past 3 years. This being the case I can only think that location must have some bearing on it?

I do know the farmers are always shooting crows round here as we have a lot of sheep with lambs. The crows apparently will attack an unprotected or sick new born lamb and gouge their eyes out.

Well I hope it is just the crows they are shooting because we have quite a lot of Buzzards and an increasing number of kites round here.
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Onelife wrote: 06 May 2020, 18:29
Stephen wrote: 06 May 2020, 16:55
Onelife wrote: 06 May 2020, 16:09


Thanks cruisn. .....The little darlings are off the tranquilisers :thumbup:
If you have any left can I have them
They're in the post with a box of keefy's finest...thank you Stephen :thumbup:

Btw.. you're a lot clever than those Mods..just saying! :thumbup: :clap:


I'll decline the chicks chocs offer thanks. I'm very particular what goes in my stomach :D

Glad your now sorted with the pics :thumbup:
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Like the photos. Glad you were able to post them.

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cruisin_duo wrote: 07 May 2020, 09:48
Like the photos. Glad you were able to post them.
Thanks cruisin......it was a doddle :angel: :)

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Ah ... so you've learnt how to post chickens :(

Tell you what, could you possibly post one to me so that Mobietta and I can have Chicken Pie this coming weekend :sarcasm:
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Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 10:03
cruisin_duo wrote: 07 May 2020, 09:48
Like the photos. Glad you were able to post them.
Thanks cruisin......it was a doddle :angel: :)

Typical you.

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Well i think we've had enough of the girls so its goodnight from them and good afternoon from me :)
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Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 12:40
Well i think we've had enough of the girls so its goodnight from them and good afternoon from me :)
Which one is you ? :angel:
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Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 10:57
Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 10:03
cruisin_duo wrote: 07 May 2020, 09:48
Like the photos. Glad you were able to post them.
Thanks cruisin......it was a doddle :angel: :)

Typical you.

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I can't think what you mean :angel: :D

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Manoverboard wrote: 07 May 2020, 12:41
Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 12:40
Well i think we've had enough of the girls so its goodnight from them and good afternoon from me :)
Which one is you ? :angel:
The one you can't see...silly! :D

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Manoverboard wrote: 07 May 2020, 10:51
Ah ... so you've learnt how to post chickens :(

Tell you what, could you possibly post one to me so that Mobietta and I can have Chicken Pie this coming weekend :sarcasm:
Next you'll be asking for cranberry sauce as well :D

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Mummy Dove is presently nudging her two baby chicks to take the plunge by stepping out of one of our gutters. Mr Pussycat is however taking a keen interest in the proceedings ... gawd, who writes this stuff :sick:
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Blue Peter by the sound of things

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Just testing
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Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:09
Just testing
Hi Stephen...just letting you know you're out of a job :lol:

Did it all by myself :wave:

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Show off

You won't be so cocky when my bill drops on your door mat :D
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Manoverboard wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:01
Mummy Dove is presently nudging her two baby chicks to take the plunge by stepping out of one of our gutters. Mr Pussycat is however taking a keen interest in the proceedings ... gawd, who writes this stuff :sick:
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Save that pigeon, save that pigeon...Moby Dastardly :thumbup:

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Nor when he gets a bill from David for wasting valuable storage space :lol:
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Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:17
Show off

You won't be so cocky when my bill drops on your door mat
:D

We haven't been opening mail for at least two days due to covid....I'll be extending it to two years in your case :thumbup: :D

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Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:28
Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:17
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You won't be so cocky when my bill drops on your door mat
:D

We haven't been opening mail for at least two days due to covid....I'll be extending it to two years in your case :thumbup: :D

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I didn't want it to come to this. Best hide your door knocker. Not that little things like doors worries this lot.
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Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:43
Onelife wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:28
Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 14:17
Show off

You won't be so cocky when my bill drops on your door mat
:D

We haven't been opening mail for at least two days due to covid....I'll be extending it to two years in your case :thumbup: :D

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I didn't want it to come to this. Best hide your door knocker. Not that little things like doors worries this lot.

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Good try Stephen.....top left is my brother :thumbup: :D

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We seem to have digressed from Bird Watching to pictures and posting. So before we get a tug from a mod I'll put us back on track.

I came across this species. The lesser spotted Mellon catcher

No need to thank me.

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Stephen wrote: 07 May 2020, 16:05
We seem to have digressed from Bird Watching to pictures and posting. So before we get a tug from a mod I'll put us back on track.

I came across this species. The lesser spotted Mellon catcher

No need to thank me.


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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I'm really into tits :D

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Must be your mating season :)

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