Sunday, 2 December 2012

My bottle feeder is still going strong................................ defying all the odds

I first put out this bottle feeder on the 19th of September wondering how long it would last before the  squirrels destroyed it.

Well here it is with my little Robin... still going strong albeit a little chewed up in places.

It's below freezing outside so I only managed a few shots this morning before retreating back indoors.

Dunnock.

Coal Tit. 
All the feeders are very busy at the moment...

 Blue Tit.
...but it's the bottle full of seeds getting the most attention.

The Bird D'pot
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21 comments:

  1. MadSnapper2 December 2012 at 13:14

    i love the colors of the robin, but that little titmouse makes me smile

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  2. Laloofah2 December 2012 at 13:55

    So sweet of you to take such good care of our little bird friends, Andrew! And so nice that they show their gratitude by being such lovely models for your delightful photos! :-) I'm glad the squirrels have left your feeder pretty much in tact.

    I just adore your little robins, and that first photo is particularly precious! I thought the Coal Tit was a chickadee! I'll have to look it up and see if they're related, they look so alike. I've never seen a Blue Tit before, and love his facial markings and pretty colorings. He was sure studying you!

    I sure enjoy your wonderful blog!

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  3. Elizabeth Edwards2 December 2012 at 14:11

    so neat. ( :

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  4. Larry2 December 2012 at 15:14

    Great shots of your feeder visitors Andrew! Your Robins are just gorgeous!

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  5. MoiCLouLou2 December 2012 at 15:17

    Hello Andrew!

    Nice birds at this feeder. It's not the feeder that is important, it's the seeds the're after...
    Have a nice Sunday!
    Louise

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  6. TexWisGirl2 December 2012 at 15:54

    that's awesome! who would have thought plastic would last! :)

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  7. Brian King2 December 2012 at 17:18

    It has certainly held up well! The robin is a beautiful bird! Funny how your Coal Tit is essentially our Chickadee.

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  9. holdingmoments2 December 2012 at 19:07

    It's certainly lasting well Andrew.

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  10. Bob Bushell2 December 2012 at 21:03

    Perfect bottle feeder Andrew.

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  11. grammie g2 December 2012 at 21:53

    HI Andrew...That sure has served you and the birds well your bottle feeder!! : }...cute friends you have!!
    Gracexx

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  12. Anni 2 December 2012 at 22:08

    Being chewed up in places probably doesn't bother the birds one iota!!! Fantastic images once again Andrew!!

    Thanks for linking up this weekend.

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  13. Carole M.2 December 2012 at 22:13

    always delightful Drew to see your birds enjoying their days fueled up with your generous offerings. That means trudging out in the cold and damp air but the rewards are many as you step back indoors, proven by your wonderful photographs

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  14. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com2 December 2012 at 22:39

    I must look again through your blog to see what you use for a camera,you always get such great photos!
    Your robin is a fav of mine,phyllis

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  15. Modesto Viegas2 December 2012 at 23:42

    Good captures!

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  16. Sharon Whitley3 December 2012 at 00:08

    it certainly has lasted well - great to see so many birds visiting - I'm sad that I don't get as many now that next door has hacked his trees and bushes back - it's a bit too open for them now even though I keep the feeders stocked up - they're still coming just not nearly as many :-(

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  17. Michelle3 December 2012 at 02:38

    They are all beauties, but I do love the Blue Tit!

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  18. John3 December 2012 at 08:58

    I am sure that if a Grey Squirrel did get hold of it Andrew, it wouldn't last long at all! I have had 'squirrel proof' feeders destroyed by these little blighters!
    J
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  19. Pantherka3 December 2012 at 09:45

    This is great Andrew.

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  20. genie5 December 2012 at 18:36

    I think we need MORE feeders. You are definitely having the visitors. They like your accommodations. Such pretty shots.genie

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  21. Dave5 December 2012 at 19:14

    cheap and very cheerful, the bottle feeder that is.

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