Blue Tit Nest And Eggs
We have a bird box attached to the wall of our house which looks very old and tatty. I am loathe to get rid of it as the blue tits love to nest in it. Last year I was lucky enough to see the blue tit fledgings leave the nest although I did not manage to capture it on camera. This year I am going to be armed with camera ready and waiting.
Today my husband and I decided we would grab a few minutes together in the garden on this lovely sunny day eating ice cream. Just as my husband was about to return to his farm duties, a blue tit flew past. We both did a double take as we realised that this bird had just left the bird box. Very carefully my husband peered into the box and quietly whispered that there were some tiny eggs inside. In fact there are 10 eggs inside the nest. They are tiny - like little minature chocolate eggs.
I quickly went to fetch the camera and am now the proud owner of this photograph.
I will keep a close eye on the eggs and provide updates when there is more news to report from inside the bird box.
click on this link for more information about the blue tit.
Blue Tits Farm Wildlife
Please keep us posted on this! Currently, the barn swallows that come to our carport every year and sitting on eggs. We love them so much that when we painted the house 2 years ago, we protected their “mud nest” and painted around it! It is the same nest that has been in-use for 5 years now!
I want to come and visit you!
Comment by BoggyWoggy — May 20, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
Hi BoggyWoggy,
We get swallows nesting here too. They made a nest in the millhouse last year. I have seen them flying around in the last week or two but I haven’t found their nest yet. I’ll keep you posted on the blue tit eggs and the location of the swallow nest.
I love the lengths we go to, to avoid disturbing nature! Fancy painting around the nest!
When you plan a trip to the UK you can certainly add Farming Friends to your tour!
Sara @ Farming Friends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — May 20, 2007 @ 1:55 pm
We can hear the babies squawking in our old tit box, which has been empty for almost as long as I can remember … years ago, I watched them fledge, and, like you, I’m determined to see them again this year. I don’t think I dare photograph the babes, though, in case I put off the parents from feeding them.
Joanna
joannasfood.blogspot.com
Comment by Joanna — May 20, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
Hi Joanna,
It is so exciting seeing and hearing new born life. I know what you mean about photographing the young as I was anxious about photographing the eggs. Nature up close is just so amazing.
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Sara @ Farming Friends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — May 20, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
Hi Sara
I can not wait to tell your nephew all about this, it will be something else that he will want to check on and another great experience for him. He has experienced so many wonderful things on the farm and can not wait for his next visit, although he has told me he is not going near those nasty nettles again!
Georgina
Comment by Georgina — May 20, 2007 @ 2:38 pm
Hi Georgina,
I am so pleased that he had a good time. Not every 3 year old can say that they have been up close to guinea fowl keets. I will keep you posted about the blue tit eggs. You might want to let him know that it is Be Nice To Nettles Week this week although I’m sure he is wondering when it is Be Nice To Humans Week in the nettle world!!! If you, like me are wondering about how we can be nice to nettles, then click on this link to find out more about Be Nice To Nettles Week. Thanks for visiting my site and my farm.
Sara @ Farming Friends Â
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — May 20, 2007 @ 2:41 pm