http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Rose-ringed_Parakeet

Not only have I not seen them here, I haven't seen any at all! They
look like a lovely addition to your garden) I see they are 'descended
from pets and aviary birds'. I am sure they will get a good dinner in
your garden)


They are beautiful and, yes, they do very well, not just in my garden, but
the whole road~).

Will they nest in your garden?



If nothing else, the fluffy seed from the bullrushes will be a popular
source of nesting material:~).

Ahh so that is the attraction

Must make a nice, comfy nest:~)

In or near my garden if you please)

No guarantees, but I'll cross my fingers when I've finished typing:~).

Ta, luv

I wouldn't want to cut myself with it ... I might be a venomous
spider:~(

*cough* I wouldn't dare presume ...

Fang you for being so circumspect;~)

Nodnodnod *backs off slowly, not making any sudden moves*

LOL! Now that's respect!:~))


Not sure what I would do if I came up against a very large spider
We have small ones in our house and they are very welcome Still some
people are afraid of them. I don't know if I mentioned this, but one
day I was in the bedroom when the phone rang. I answered it and sat on
the bed to chat with a friend. Just then, a spider ran up one side,
across the bed and down the other side. I mentioned this to my friend
and *SHE* started screaming!!!


Arachnophobes are extraordinarily reactive (although they don't glow in
the dark!).

Yers g

I used to be *dreadfully* arachnophobic, reacting to half
an inch of spider's web as well as all spiders. I couldn't even look at a
spider in a book. It completely affected my life, so I quite understand
your friend's behaviour. I'm glad you get along with my little friends,
if not huge ones.

What changed?

I haven't come across anything very big. The biggest we have knocking
around there 'ere parts is about 1 inch across. Gave me quite a start one
evening as it ran across the floor) That is about the biggest I have seen
here.


LOL But he has both, I don't mean both knees ;-) I mean nice knees and a
very kind and generous nature)

Glad to hear it, but I'm still not taking any risks;~)

Nahh he is a real sweetie, well with people he likes you understand ... I
am very sure he would like you)

Well, you can't dismantle it now. That shed will be gutted;~)

No, he won't do it now until the birds stop needing the food for
winter. We have heavy snow atm and I see the fat balls are totally
covered by snow. When it eases up a bit I need to go down and clear it.


We have no snow, but I've just rushed in from the garden through a hail
and rain shower. I put some extra bird food out, so that will be welcome
if the weather turns.

)

Ooh just spotted a small flock of starlings in the sky swooping about.
Not come down here though


Probably looking for a cosy roost for the night. You'll have them back in
the morning. How could they resist the sd(tm)?:~)

How indeed)


Ahaaaa I reckon I will be happy with your father's advice filtered
through you))

That's nice. He'll be smiling up in heaven now:~).

Good)) I expect he is always smiling down at you though)


Oh, that's such a nice thought!:~)) I've gone all over unnecessary! I've
got his picture all over the house and he's smiling (one of those
intelligent smiles with a twinkle in the eye).

))) Enjoy


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