"All things come to him who goes after them"
Apparently this is true of 'birding'...
(so says Darcy - only he has caught nothing - he he).
(so says Darcy - only he has caught nothing - he he).
Personally, my favoured way is a blend of patience and concealment...
I always check the birdie bath as my very first activity, because should a birdie be bathing... I'll have more time to lie in the sunshine later!
While I appreciate that some of you might be wondering why I am looking for a birdie in here, it is good practice to check every corner (and once I found a bumble bee - which I wasn't permitted to keep)
... flattening oneself on a step can work if one concentrates and doesn't flicker the whiskers (unfortunately, the extra fluffy nature of my ears makes this approach a 'no no' for me)
... therefore, I quite often seek out things to hide IN! (try not to be seen doing this)
When concealed in shrubs, ensure entire fluffy form is out of sight. This is where those skinny tailed pusskins score (but then again, they don't get to eat the ants collected in their tail, later!)
I choose shrubs which are light coloured, like ME!
... except when I am distracted by a bee, forget and hide behind the lavender...
My superior spot has to be under the holly, where the bird table is nearest. I have been known to sit here for my entire 'outside time' allowance!
.... and ....where concealment fails, try chewing a feather indoors, it can prove surprisingly satisfying.
