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bigmart
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Re: Attracting Birds.
I reckon you've been sniffing the chichester Harbour Mud.
What other excuse can there be.
Martin
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I reckon you've been sniffing the chichester Harbour Mud.
What other excuse can there be.
Martin
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jhr
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Re: Attracting Birds.
Know the sort of thing you mean.
I've seen a prototype with a flattish surface with food suspended from above for them to feed from, and covered with an extremely adhesive glue, so that the little darlings don't come unstuck until they are replete. Not sure what the rifle and telescopic sight were for, however.
A later development of the same concept provided for some wiring, carrying a high voltage, to be snaked across the surface. The reason for this seems obscure but may have had something to do with providing heating for them to dry out their wings.
I'm sure that an approach to the RSPB could see this device going into commercial production.
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Know the sort of thing you mean.
I've seen a prototype with a flattish surface with food suspended from above for them to feed from, and covered with an extremely adhesive glue, so that the little darlings don't come unstuck until they are replete. Not sure what the rifle and telescopic sight were for, however.
A later development of the same concept provided for some wiring, carrying a high voltage, to be snaked across the surface. The reason for this seems obscure but may have had something to do with providing heating for them to dry out their wings.
I'm sure that an approach to the RSPB could see this device going into commercial production.
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Gordonmc
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Re: Attracting Birds.
I have seen examples of similarly minded bird loving boat owners in several marinas.
They place effigies of feathered species in their rigging, surely to make our avian friends feel at home.
I have also seen the more considerate among us suspend such toys as CD's to entertain, a' la budgie mirrors.
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I have seen examples of similarly minded bird loving boat owners in several marinas.
They place effigies of feathered species in their rigging, surely to make our avian friends feel at home.
I have also seen the more considerate among us suspend such toys as CD's to entertain, a' la budgie mirrors.
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jhr
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Feeding hint
I understand that though these shy and retiring creatures are partial to bread, buns and other people's cornish pasties, the finest delicacy that you can offer them is an Alka Seltzer tablet. This, according to an acquaintance of mine, makes them "burst with joy"
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I understand that though these shy and retiring creatures are partial to bread, buns and other people's cornish pasties, the finest delicacy that you can offer them is an Alka Seltzer tablet. This, according to an acquaintance of mine, makes them "burst with joy"
;o)
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tome
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Re: Attracting Birds.
I've noticed a squirrel down there also! Imagine my joy if I could tempt him onboard. A little furry companion - I'd never have to sail single-handed again. I see him now on a cold night in the channel, hopping about merrily down below, always exploring. Searching for something to sharpen his tiny teeth on and the sheer ecstasy of hearing him gnawing gently on whatever takes his fancy.
If I don't rescue him he will surely fall prey to a fox or the cold weather. What can I do for my fellow creature?
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I've noticed a squirrel down there also! Imagine my joy if I could tempt him onboard. A little furry companion - I'd never have to sail single-handed again. I see him now on a cold night in the channel, hopping about merrily down below, always exploring. Searching for something to sharpen his tiny teeth on and the sheer ecstasy of hearing him gnawing gently on whatever takes his fancy.
If I don't rescue him he will surely fall prey to a fox or the cold weather. What can I do for my fellow creature?
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oldharry
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Re: Exploding Seagulls....!
Cor! (or should it be Caw?) The thought of feeding the Seagulls Alka seltzer.... dont they make enough mess already! No to mention an overinflated Cormorant trying to dive for his dinner.....
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Cor! (or should it be Caw?) The thought of feeding the Seagulls Alka seltzer.... dont they make enough mess already! No to mention an overinflated Cormorant trying to dive for his dinner.....
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claymore
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Re: Attracting Birds.
Ahh, so really you think they are a nuisance and you are trying to get rid of them.
My offspring the Zoologist brought home a large dollop of Tigershit which she explained would keep Sam Hall - the neighbours tomcat - away from our garden which he used to spray regularly and copiously. It did work and it was a joy to see the look on the normally inscrutable face of said S.Hall when he smelt the stuff and then legged it at great speed.
Might I suggest that you smear the boat in Condorshit?
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Claymore
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Ahh, so really you think they are a nuisance and you are trying to get rid of them.
My offspring the Zoologist brought home a large dollop of Tigershit which she explained would keep Sam Hall - the neighbours tomcat - away from our garden which he used to spray regularly and copiously. It did work and it was a joy to see the look on the normally inscrutable face of said S.Hall when he smelt the stuff and then legged it at great speed.
Might I suggest that you smear the boat in Condorshit?
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Claymore
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Twister_Ken
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Re: Attracting Birds.
Was it you that was offering a good home to a pair of great tits? Or was it Stingo?
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Was it you that was offering a good home to a pair of great tits? Or was it Stingo?
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ccscott49
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Re: Attracting Birds.
I've never had any trouble attracting birds. I understand the question, but what's the problem?
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I've never had any trouble attracting birds. I understand the question, but what's the problem?
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Evadne
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Re: Attracting Birds.
I'd suggest you go down to the boat every day and place a good handful of blackberries on your bird table (Tescos do frozen ones). All the birds that are attracted to my boat seem to be addicted to the things, despite what it does for their digestion.
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I'd suggest you go down to the boat every day and place a good handful of blackberries on your bird table (Tescos do frozen ones). All the birds that are attracted to my boat seem to be addicted to the things, despite what it does for their digestion.
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tome
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Re: Attracting Birds.
Make sure you thaw them out first, wouldn't want the little creatures to get stomach cramps would we?
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Make sure you thaw them out first, wouldn't want the little creatures to get stomach cramps would we?
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Evadne
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Re: Attracting Birds.
Too right. The idea is for them to feed on your boat then fly off to another boat to digest them, not get stomach cramps and stay in the rigging. You don't see lots of purple bird poop around blackberry bushes, so feeding them on board should ensure clean decks.
This is further guaranteed if you also rig up a radar controlled shotgun pointing at the bird table.
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Too right. The idea is for them to feed on your boat then fly off to another boat to digest them, not get stomach cramps and stay in the rigging. You don't see lots of purple bird poop around blackberry bushes, so feeding them on board should ensure clean decks.
This is further guaranteed if you also rig up a radar controlled shotgun pointing at the bird table.
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