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sylvia warblers in garden

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:55 pm
by andy leach
friday 10th dec juv male blackcap in garden sat 11th female blackcap weds 16th a different juv male blackcap all birds seen feeding in large mahonia at bottom of garden

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:40 am
by Neil Southworth
Interesting, Andy. It seems to be the case that wintering Blackcaps are attracted by Mahonia nectar. I've got two Mahonia in flower at the moment, but I've not seen a Blackcap yet.
Have you got your nets up round the plant?