Thanks jen.
What have I concocted !!!!
A Squirel was on it straight away. Then a flock of Starlings ( about 5 at one time, with more waiting ) I fetched the camera, but as usual it was too late. Then a Magpie perched just above it on the post and was eyeing it up. We never get Magpies on the feeders !
At the moment the Blue Tits and Great Tits are feeding on it . I snapped this juvenile Robin below it picking up the bits that had fallen.
(as I type, I've been told that the Squirrels back !()
The block is glistening in the sun at the moment! I'm expecting a meltdown.
There won't be much activity today as I'm working outside, I've just come in for lunch and the Robins moved in to pick over where I've been working.
I'm doing a makeover on my bird feeding area. So any tips on what to include in the new one will be welcome. During the initial excavation I disturbed a large Frog anbd a large Toad. I've rehoused these! I also disturbed 2 newts. They come from a Newt colony in the wood at the bottom of the garden, so I escorted them off the premises. It just means I'll have to be careful in case theres any more.
I disturbed a load of Slugs. I don't kill them, you have to learn to live with them. Anyone who thinks they can cleanse their gardens of Slugs and Snails are kidding themselves.
Here's a picture of a juicy Slug escaping to my neighbours garden! I don't believe in disturbing wildlife, so I suppose I'll have to let it go!
I'll put some more pics on the Reptile and Amphibian Forum, as I want some advice on what I can incorporate around the bird feeding area to help the frogs etc.
Keith.