It is all about the birds and bees...literally....we are
thrilled to see the sun bringing the busy bees out do their intensely under estimated
job of pollinating the flowers.......
Quite pleased that the wild parrots are not around as we are
holding a protective eye out for our Blue Tit babies. Andy has had a nesting
box out for a number of years but this is the first successful year. We did
have babies last year but sadly lost them to a cat. This year Andy has secured the nesting box to the frame of the kitchen window and it seems to have provided the safe start.
I made sure I
groomed Sophie in the garden as nesting began and I think many birds took
advantage of her sumptuous fur to line their nests, the Blue Tits included. I now hear
the babies call to their mother bird when she is in the area....more
caterpillars please...and I love how the father shares the task....too many
mouthes to feed for one alone. Andy has been telling me how their parents feed according
to the growth of the babies...start with small insects and graduate to caterpillars..how do
they know this stuff!!
I am terrified for their fledging....first flight out
and want to put a pillow beneath their nesting box...just in case.....
I think the most energy I shall use today is a short trip
to the fruit shop to buy Loquats....my new favorite fruit.....like a small
peach but sweeter and sour at the same time. A glorious pre-summer
indulgence....I have planted some pips with great hope......I doubt they will
surprise me but I live in hope.....I mean our climate can be similar to South
Africa.....hmmmm...who am I kidding....
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