Beautiful little bird!

[Jonzjob]

We have a problem with birds flying into the large windows at the front of our house. Not that often, but too frequent. I have made some raptor silouettes that hang in front of each window and it has helped.

3 days ago a tiny bird hit the kitchen window and I rushed out to see if it was OK. It was struggling on its back. I picked it up very carefully, as I normally do, and held it loosely in my hands. I have found that the warmth helps them. It struggled again and I let it climb onto the top of my hand and then onto the sleeve of my fleece



It stayed there for several minutes and then climbed onto the fronto f my fleece and up to the zip where it stayed for about 20 minutes. I just talk to them in a quiet voice and it seems to settle the poor little things



It was a siskin and such a lovely little thing and after it had rested it flew off, touched the window again and flew away.

It is a real privilage to be able to help these tiny beauties, but I'd be happier still if I never had to do it again?

[Kate]

I so enjoyed reading your post and looking at the photos. There is such a feeling of calm. Merci.

[Robert Ferrieux]

from Helen

Lovely photos, John, but more important, what lovely feelings you have.

[rogb]

Great stuff! The photos look more like a serin - which are regular visitors around us in the PO and have a beautiful, canary-like, warbling song.

[Jonzjob]

I stand, sit and lie corrected Rob I tryped serin and it came out siskin but as normal I have a dislek-sick keybaord, but then I have to admit that I have never ever made a mastike befour

This is the view out of our lounge window, so you can see the target that the birds have!



That's our breakfast sat on the table and we get a lovely view of all the birds. We are very lucky to have found this place!

[Robert Ferrieux]

from Helen:

Apart from his tender heart, John has an extraordinary talent for woodwork. Just take a butchers at his site. His creations are delightful.