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[Taz2]

Ours are purring each evening. The pump has been running all winter though.

Taz x

[CLKD]

I switch off our pumps because gold fish go to the bottom to keep warm and if there is a circulation of water the temp. changes and they can die of shock.

I'll be keeping a close eye for our frogs now!

[Taz2]

We haven't got any goldfish in ours - just some fish that appeared by themselves. Don't they eat the tadpoles?

Taz x

[Limpy]

We've had a magpie loitering on the ground by the nut feeders.
Normally I don't like magpies but this one just sits there looking upwards in a vaguely hopeful way. Oh, it does run off with any bread that's put down, it can fly, OH has seen it. The main thing is, it doesn't spook the little birds, I think it's just an amiable bird.  Never thought I'd say anything positive about a magpie.

[Taz2]

I know they can be difficult but I really like them. It doesn't sound good though that yours is behaving in this way. He may be suffering from one of the various bird diseases but hopefully he will just be an amiable magpie    They are one of the most intelligent birds though - you only have to look at the clever way they construct their nests to keep out predators to see that.

Taz x

[Limpy]

I do hope he (it does look like a he) is ok.
We are going to be away for a couple of days so he will have to look after himself. 

[CLKD]

   I don't like going away over-night because m y birds won't get fed 
We have 2 magpies here currently.  They fly off if I go outside.  I love the corvids!
Fish will eat tadpoles - for years ours didn't notice them - we have a blackbird that scoops up tadpoles too 

[Taz2]

I do hope he (it does look like a he) is ok.
We are going to be away for a couple of days so he will have to look after himself. 

    What does a "he" magpie look like??

Taz x

[CLKD]

You'll need to find a 'she' and ask ……...

[Limpy]

I do hope he (it does look like a he) is ok.
We are going to be away for a couple of days so he will have to look after himself. 

    What does a "he" magpie look like??

Taz x

Lacking a sense of direction and a bit confused, mind you, that could be me too............

[Hurdity]

There was a very big flock of gulls over the village - and I was wondering why they were here - we are 10 miles from the coast so thinking they've come up the valley because of stormy weather at sea. Must read about this when I have some time!

Hurdity x

[CLKD]

Seagulls used to head inland when the weather at sea was bad but you may find it was due to a farmer ploughing  .  Or a new garbage dump being opened ……… we have them all over the UK now, I don't know one type from tother though 

[Taz2]

We have seagulls  here that I fear have never seen the sea - they frequently follow the plough along with the buzzards. We are around 35 miles from the sea. You might find this article interesting Hurdity http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19490866

Taz x

[Hurdity]

Oh I missed this - thanks for the link Taz  Lovely to see buzzards following the plough.

I must say I hadn't appreciated the rise of the urban gull because I rarely go anywhere (town or city) that's more than 10 miles from the sea - well except for Taunton sometimes - but then I'm shopping so not looking up at the sky 

CLKD - we live in an AONB in the rolling hills of Devon so no new tips nearby and it's mostly grass and not often ploughed.

I reckon they were coming inland because of the stormy weather and perhaps coming up the valley from the coastal marshes about 5 miles away - perhpas it was high tide or something. Whatever it was, it was unusual to see such a big flock over the village! I love the sound they make - very evocative - but not during the night when I've stayed by the sea!!

Hurdity x

[CLKD]

Anyone who thinks a SSI or AONB is safe - think again.  HS2 rail line is going through at least 4 of these, remember having been paid for by the Tax Payer and we were led to believe these 'titles' were to protect our heritage. WRONG  - so enjoy the area whilst you are able! also, our houses can be bought by the Government via Compulsory Purchase Orders  - when HS2 goes through many people will lose their histories …………