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by loiswakeman @ 11/05/2007 - 17:23:45

Yesterday I was rather amused to see a baby blackbird begging for food from a robin and a sparrow that were feeding from the same pile of seeds and porridge oats in the garden. One of those "if only I had the camera" moments: a big black bird with its bright orange bill wide open, bowing to two tiny 'parents'. I suppose the instinct to ask for food must be much stronger than any visual signals that might make the chick behave differently.

I'm surprised that a brood has already hatched successfully - it seems awfully early. Or do adults beg for food?

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11/05/07 @ 17:34

I think I'm right in saying blackbirds generally hatch from early April onwards. By the way, I get those 'if only I had the camera moments' every blasted day. You'd think I'd have learnt by now. James.

kevinwilsonkevinwilson pro
11/05/07 @ 18:51

i've never seen that before, so thanks for sharing the moment!
i'm still marvelling at the skylarks in the meadow near home...they make such fantastic music.

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loiswakemanloiswakeman [Member]
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14/05/07 @ 09:30

Yes - listening to a lark singing is one of the best (free) experiences there is. A little bit of Heaven on Earth.

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LissaTLissaT pro
14/05/07 @ 00:59

And when you hae a camera you realise that you need a better one. How many wonderful pictures of birds and animals come out as small brown fuzzy specks because your eyes are so much better than your lens?

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