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Nice pics,something about scenery like that which can only be described as "wow"...
Anyone notice the snow covered dog in one of them??
I thought this one taken the same day looked like a windswept head ? then again maybe it's just me
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I adopted a young Gorilla once, when he got older and I told him who his real parents were he fxcked off back to the Congo, ungrateful bxxtxxd
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some beauties mate
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Cracking
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Some of the wildfoods which folks can give there birds.
I reckon theres nothing better you can give your birds as far as keeping them healthy and in condition, I,ll try my best to give times of year to collect, what part of plants to use and properties of each plant, some descriptions will have ??? as I am unfamiliar with these plants myself but there is some reference of people using these for there birds.Many references to properties and health benefits are from herbal medicine and there effects on human biology but imo will benefit birds in similar ways. Apart from the goodness gained from the plants themselves feeding these is a great way to keep your birds occupied,
Hopefully this will help some of the folks new to collecting wildfood,
cheers
coltsfoot - early spring - seeding heads - general tonic
alder - Jan - April - catkins and seed cones - protein and oils
dandelion - spring - whole plant, birds go mad for seed heads - high vit A, C, B6, iron, magnesium, one of the best conditioners/ tonics
chickweed - spring - autumn, can grow all year round however - whole plant - similar properties to dandelion
meadowsweet - summer - seeds although worth trying flowers ??? essential oils
milkthistle - summer/ autumn - seedheads - anti inflammatory, antioxidant ( hangover cure )
sowthistle - summer - whole plant - properties similar to dandelions
groundsel - early spring - autumn although can grow all year, whole plant/ particularly seeding heads - general conditioner
mugwort - summer - seeds/ possibly leaves ??? - essential oils/ tonic
ragwort - summer to as late as November - seeding heads - funny one this, toxic to most animals, greatly enjoyed by finches - properties unsure ???
dock - summer into winter - seeding heads - one of the best, thought to be a great conditioner for plumage, contains oils which are greatly beneficial, good oils though so birds don't become fat.
burdock - late summer through winter - seeding heads - goldfinches are particularly adept getting at the seeds contained in the heads ( burrs ) - calcium, potassium, blood purifier ( powerful antioxidant ), anti inflammatory, fatty oils
plantain - summer/ autumn - seeding heads although young leaves may be worth a try ???as they have similar properties to dandelion
ash keys - spring - buds enjoyed by bullys - keys hang from tree in winter, unsure which birds feed on these but most likely bullys - properties ???
rowan - autumn ( winter has begun when the waxwings have ate the last of the rowan berries ) - for softbills mostly, possibly bullys - high vit C
knapweed - summer - seedheads although worth trying flowers as they are high in nectar - general conditioner
goatsbeard - summer - seedheads although flowers are high in nectar so maybe worth trying - general conditioner/ healing properties/ preventative
shephards purse - summer - seedheads - properties unsure ??? healing properties
evening primrose - summer - seeds although young leaves worth a try - essential oils/ acids
fat-hen - summer - seeds - protein, vit A, calcium, phosphorus, potassium
teasel - autumn winter - seedheads - highly nutritious, anti inflammatory
weld - summer/ autumn - a bit obscure this one but probably seed heads and may be worth trying flowers ( high nectar content ) , good reference to be used for enhancing plumage colour ( yellows/ greens ) when fed to birds
herb robert - all summer - unfamiliar with this one but reference to bullfinches will eat the buds flowers and stems, also other finches enjoy these ??? essential oils, boosts immune system, preventative
blackberries - autumn - superfood, antioxidant, high vit c, omega 3, essential fats etc etc
rosehips - late summer/ autumn - antioxidant, vit c, vit a, vit b, fatty acids
pyracantha - late autumn/ winter - highly nutritious, birds known to get drunk eating berries
cotoneaster - late autumn/ winter- highly nutritious
white campion - summer/ early autumn - seeds - similar nutritional value to chickweed
red ( pink ) campion - as above
charlock ( wild mustard ) summer - seed pods - properties ???
hawksbeard - summer - a bit obscure this one - very similar to dandelion so may have similar benefits ???
elderberry - late autumn/ winter - berries but worth trying flowers - highly nutritious, high vit c, vit a, vit b, antioxidant
persicaria - a bit obscure - most probably seedheads - properties ???
if anyone has any more please share
An excellent informative and well put together article. A must for all bird lovers and enthusiasts. (Very good and so interesting)!
Cheers
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Very dark but very good
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Great pics lads, love the auld ones
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Love the Grey Mares Tail, been up 4 times now, still not made it to White Coomb though with the clag,Absolutely AWESOME!! I recognized the Grey Mare's Tail pic as i was up there not to long ago .. Bloody brilliant pics
Cheers Andy
Was a dull,dreary day i went up there Al,was really busy though..have you seen the wild goats up there? I didn't but apparently theres loads up there?
Aye there's a few mate, dull and dreary all the time it seems, cheers
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Absolutely AWESOME!! I recognized the Grey Mare's Tail pic as i was up there not to long ago .. Bloody brilliant pics
Love the Grey Mares Tail, been up 4 times now, still not made it to White Coomb though with the clag,
Cheers Andy
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Drawing a Fox
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Beauties
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liking they pups mate, especially the chocolate
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Kittle can you mind tbe show your we whippet pup was abot 3 months if it was that ?
Aye mate, got a red rosette with her no long after lol
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nice pics, wheres this mate
Dunbar, Moffat, Crainlairich, Cockenzie, Glencoe
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Cracking pics bud
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Sidari mate, I had to look on trip advisor as I had wiped it from my memory mun
the wifes review
Sounds totally different to the place we stayed!
May go back one day, just not to that place
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Sidari mate, I had to look on trip advisor as I had wiped it from my memory mun
the wifes review
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Johnnyboy
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Hello folks, not been on here for a few years. Just found out about Johnny boy this morning, can't believe it. Myself and John amongst others used to have some good craic on here back in the day and so it continued on Facebook with Johnny still questioning how my whippet was bred and my choice in shirts? lol. Although I never met Johnny I'll miss him, I know he was one of the good guys. Rip John x