Had a very similar experience last summer with a female blackbird. She flew full on into the kitchen window whilst I was out in the garden. I thought she must be a goner as she laid there on the concrete looking completely dead. Then there was a twitch, she got up, sort of, then fell over under the wheelbarrow, with eyes closed. I kept an eye on her whilst working nearby and sure enough she got back on her feet, waited what must have been another 5-10 minutes then flew off looking fine. I was kind of relieved I resisted handling her which was the first instinct, the shock of that on top of the impact might have done more harm than good.
Was surprised to see a robin bouncing around eating peanuts in the bird/garden part of the diy store earlier I got the impression from a staff member it lived on the plant food shelves. Brightened my morning
Mealworms............. I soak 'em for about 10 minutes to soften them before feeding them to the boidies. Not so scratchy on their little throats. A bit of delayed satisfaction doesn't do any harm. Q. Why don't birds legs and feet get cold as we know it ? Something to do with blood circulation I believe.
Many bird legs are covered with a rough, scaly skin that limits heat loss, not to mention the legs and feet often have an incredibly small surface area compared to the rest of their bodies, severely limiting the amount of skin actually exposed to the cold.
Very scientific and thoroughly impressive. Personally, I would've nipped down the local market and got a feather duvet and wrapped it around me lallies. But ther we go. I ain't got scaly legs, even after empatigo as a child ! Jeeze, but I was a scabby little lad ! Had legs like a sparrow, too !
Just seen the Great Garden Bird watch advertised on the telly - pretty sure that has never happened before - and this was a proper advert, not just a mention on a gardening prog or the one show
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Had a very similar experience last summer with a female blackbird. She flew full on into the kitchen window whilst I was out in the garden. I thought she must be a goner as she laid there on the concrete looking completely dead. Then there was a twitch, she got up, sort of, then fell over under the wheelbarrow, with eyes closed. I kept an eye on her whilst working nearby and sure enough she got back on her feet, waited what must have been another 5-10 minutes then flew off looking fine. I was kind of relieved I resisted handling her which was the first instinct, the shock of that on top of the impact might have done more harm than good.
I have some home brewed wine that has this effect !
Grace Starling, Pride of the N.E !
Lovely picture Peat B. I moved the mealworm feeder yesterday, attached it to the bird table instead of the shed window. Robin found it immediately
Was surprised to see a robin bouncing around eating peanuts in the bird/garden part of the diy store earlier
I got the impression from a staff member it lived on the plant food shelves. Brightened my morning
The reed buntings turned up today,
I thought they'd deserted me
In the sticks near Peterborough
Mealworms............. I soak 'em for about 10 minutes to soften them before feeding them to the boidies. Not so scratchy on their little throats. A bit of delayed satisfaction doesn't do any harm. Q. Why don't birds legs and feet get cold as we know it ? Something to do with blood circulation I believe.
Many bird legs are covered with a rough, scaly skin that limits heat loss, not to mention the legs and feet often have an incredibly small surface area compared to the rest of their bodies, severely limiting the amount of skin actually exposed to the cold.
Any discussion on this will be welcomed.
Interesting one here too:
http://yourontarioresearch.ca/curiosity-shop-answers/why-dont-birds-legs-freeze-in-extreme-cold-weather/
Very scientific and thoroughly impressive. Personally, I would've nipped down the local market and got a feather duvet and wrapped it around me lallies. But ther we go. I ain't got scaly legs, even after empatigo as a child ! Jeeze, but I was a scabby little lad ! Had legs like a sparrow, too !
Just seen the Great Garden Bird watch advertised on the telly - pretty sure that has never happened before - and this was a proper advert, not just a mention on a gardening prog or the one show