We abandoned the bird feeder when we had a large Brown Rat climb up the trellis to get at the food.
Now just started feeding the female hedgehog who is busy taking dry leaves etc. under the cycle shed, guess she's building a nest in which to give birth to the hoglets.

Quote from: Moonglum on May 11, 2026, 10:26:24 PMHere's a new old one for you Martin @port perran , although you might have already heard it...

With Leoni on rhythm guitar/BVs.

Tim

Yes, I saw that.
Excellent.

Here's a new old one for you Martin @port perran , although you might have already heard it...


With Leoni on rhythm guitar/BVs.

Tim

Quote from: Dorsetmike on May 11, 2026, 04:24:22 PMBought a small bird feeder that fixes to the window on suction pads; after three days I was 1 robin, 2 magpies and a pigeon (?small birds?). Today I get a note through the door roughly translated it says "thou shalt not fix bird feeders on thy patio" they attract rats! In 12 years here I have only seen one rat and that came indoors via the pipework.

That's because you didn't have a bird feeder. 
You could always get a cat (if you're allowed to) to catch any rats. We have 4 cats. Betty doesn't understand that she's not supposed to be able to get inside the bird table though:

Very nice @Southerngooner .

Probably not something that I'd go out and buy but very pleasant.

I've mentioned on here before that I run a Music Appreciation group at the local Mens Shed. Last week the theme was "A special memory" which brought out the usual eclectic mix from our group of 18, but the winner was this song from one member's granddaughter. We all loved it, so have a listen!

https://youtu.be/wus4YMdLWrk?si=6kNaU5Kbm8svQU64

Dave

I also skimmed through the M-F-Continuum and there were a couple of tracks I quite liked but to be honest I found most of it a bit over whelming, sorry Nick @ntpntpntp . All About Eve was pleasant light relief...

Tim

Quote from: port perran on May 09, 2026, 07:06:07 PM

Quote from: Moonglum on May 09, 2026, 05:55:40 PMCrikey @ntpntpntp that's a lot to take in but I will give it a go!

Tim

Likewise.
I'm in the train room for a bit tomorrow  morning doing aa bit of tidying up so a good chance to give that little lot a listen.

Well, I listened to that right through.

Definitely not music to have on whilst concentrating on something else.

Much as it is perfectly good stuff it is just not the sort of thing I enjoy I'm afraid so none of it, sadly, will find a way onto any of my playlists.

Thank you for sharing though.

I do understand the complainant's point of view to a certain extent. Our experience is that bird feeders tend to provide an easy meal for other beasts as well. In our case it was squirrels, and I didn't see why I should pay out good money to ensure the survival of the grey pests. Also, the local cats (including ours) regarded any unwary birds as small KFCs, so we gave up on the idea. So the sparrows and blue tits have colonised the eaves of our house and our compost bin has been a nice warm restaurant for rats for many a long year. So long as they don't come into the house I don't mind. The sheep was bad enough...

Cheers,

Chris

I reckon the only rat is the one who grassed you up