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  1. 22-11-2015 #1
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    Default After long absence, Nuthatches return to feeders

    They disappeared a couple or three years ago when the large Oaks were taken down, but have in the past couple of days found their way back with a vengeance. Must have a big store of sunflower hearts building.
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    Great shots, Rolf! I've not seen any near our garden. No nut trees of any sort - either Oaks or Hazelnuts!
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    Excellent . Well taken
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    A Great spotted woodpecker female has now started to make daily appearances.
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    Lucky you! Haven't seen one since I left the New Forest area!

    You'll hear me squeal in Reading if one does appear though!
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    LOL, I'll keep listening then.
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    Have had 50 plus Goldfinches queuing up at the feeders though!
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    Brilliant, we get a few, but no more than a few normally at one time.
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