January Update - Overnight visitors, installing cat spikes and a quick look inside the nestbox!

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Live Nest Box Camera 2023 - Loughborough, UK

Күн бұрын

Hello everyone and welcome to the first video of 2022. Some of you may have had a look at the livestream and seen that we've had an overnight visitor staying with us for a few nights. You may have also seen that they were disturbed by a cat.
Measures have been taken and the box now resembles a metal porcupine in order to try to keep the cats away from the box. This should also stop larger birds such as Magpies and Wood Pigeons from hanging out on the top of the box as well.
Rest assured the birds are doing fine and are regularly seen around the garden and on the feeders. They still pop into the box a few times a day so we'll see if one of them starts roosting again.
We don't expect any nesting behaviour for a little while yet but it'll be interesting to see if the box gets used again this year now it looks like something from Mad Max!
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@nestboxcam-loughborough 2 жыл бұрын

Just a quick note to let you know that as of 23rd Jan the bird has returned and is sleeping in the box once again. The livestream may still be running depending when you are reading this. You might be able to find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bb2mq5dplZi6dXU.html

@maxine1200 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

🍉

@maxine1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@maveWhite Birds would not nest in a larger box.

@spookyghost7524 2 жыл бұрын

maybe a bad play there, a neighbor had a bird box with similar spikes on it, and the cat from the house across the road from them got injured while climbing on it, the owner of the cat successfully took the birdbox owning neighbor to court and claimed vet expenses plus unnecessary distress, there are other ways to protect the box from cats, especially with how vindictive people can be nowadays

@JStoja 2 жыл бұрын

In the name of what did you decide to mutilate a cat? More enjoyable viewing? This cat probably hunts other birds, such its natural behavior . Except that no one sees it...

@pineappleginseng1557 2 жыл бұрын

Guest bird: "I think someone was trying to break in last night" Human: "Terribly sorry about that. Allow us to install some security! We assure you, this shouldn't happen again! Enjoy your stay"

@shycat5905 2 жыл бұрын

💖🙏🏼

@lovealways2609 2 жыл бұрын

bird hotel 🏨 ▪︎▪︎▪︎ in the twilight zone 😵 🎵 doo doo doo doo

@dustinlerch9272 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like watching a bear try to unzip a tent …

@glorygloryholeallelujah 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought a cat paw could be both adorable and terrifying simultaneously. 🤔

@humor5211 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@derealized797 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me, this time i looked out the window and noticed my cat up on top of one of the bird houses out back, digging his paw around in there getting all into it. So i tapped the window and he knew he was busted, froze up looking towards the house. When i went outside he was sitting on the ground trying to look innocent like nothing going on here. As i got up close to him though he suddenly sprinted away. Little jerk. Eh well he was just being a cat. He never did that again though, probably knew that we could be watching at any time, he wouldn't know.

@guilhermev3545 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing adorable about a cat...

@derealized797 2 жыл бұрын

@@guilhermev3545 sure there is, it's adorable when they hold onto their prey and kick it with their back legs. That's to disimbowel it. Or how their eyes dilate when stalking their target, because they're pygmy lions, and they hunt because they enjoy it not for necessity.

@heli0centric 2 жыл бұрын

@@derealized797 Animals acting like animals and not furry humans? Say it ain't so

@stacyfrazierbauer8811 2 жыл бұрын

You don't realize how frightening and big these predators are untill you see that on camera from their prospective .Poor little birds.

@haneenasad Жыл бұрын

Exactly :(

@I_love_sparrows Жыл бұрын

Atleast the bird wasnt hurt

@dinodare1605 Жыл бұрын

I mean, people cope their way into thinking it's nature but housecats are literally invasive.

@pumppupappi 10 күн бұрын

@@dinodare1605 you are free to think that

@BloodwyrmWildheart 10 күн бұрын

@@pumppupappi And he's correct.

@taurieleveningstar2748 2 жыл бұрын

Hello bird friend, I'm from Munich, Germany, and for more than 10 years I take care for about 25 nist boxes. I'd like, if I may, to give you an advice for your nist box design. The distance from the bottom to the lower edge of the entrance hole should be at minimum 17 cm, better 20 cm, so predators like cats cant reach down to the chicks, even when the nest is stuffed with nesting material. Also I fixed most of my boxes on long roof laths, minimum 2.5 m, so it's very difficult for cats to climb them. If you want to, you can provide the boxes, after the autumn cleaning, with dry hay or moss to get the birds a more comfortable place for the night. bye and good luck for your fluffy friends

@monica2862 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@avwel3827 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!!❤

@lucreziam.1369 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I was planning on building one, and your advice is really, really useful! If you have any other tips on this, that would be wonderful! Thanks a lot for your sharing!💙🐦

@shershahdrimighdelih 2 жыл бұрын

+++

@lulwhat 2 жыл бұрын

Nazi nein nein

@larryscott3982 2 жыл бұрын

It’s called shelter for a reason. The depth of the box and the only way the cat could reach in kept our little friend safe. Nice box design

@Broockle 2 жыл бұрын

the cat also had the worst angle reaching in since the paw can only bend upwards while on the roof like that. plenty of reason to freak out tho

@Otheim 2 жыл бұрын

@@Broockle Good thing there was no lining. Kitty could grab this little fella.

@BladePocok 2 жыл бұрын

@@Otheim Kitty my ass! Thats a crude predator, big cat!

@Red-pq8go 2 жыл бұрын

💕такие милые лапки и птичка мила ❤️❤️💕

@lovealways2609 2 жыл бұрын

@@BladePocok yea.. kitty was not seeing if birdie wanted to come out and play. kitty was gonna make scrambled eggs with feathers.

@lokdawg5410 2 жыл бұрын

Bird: “I though I seen a puddy cat.” Cat: (reaches inside with paws) Bird: “I did, I did!”

@shycat5905 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a real Tweety moment.

@hannahjohn2053 2 жыл бұрын

Bird: "I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat." Cat: (reaches inside with paws) Bird: "I did, I did taw a Puddy Tat"

@toddmiller5322 2 жыл бұрын

Can't help but hear Tweety's voice when reading this.

@Ben_Kimber 2 жыл бұрын

Fee fi fo fat! I tawt I taw a puddy tat!

@thathandsomedevil0828 2 жыл бұрын

That bird just had a: "HERE'S JOHNNY!!!” Moment.

@BLOODKINGbro 2 жыл бұрын

Knock knock!

@paulmysliborski4832 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@p_roduct9211 2 жыл бұрын

All mice and no play makes Fluffy a very dull boy.

@KristaGrym Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@edelweiss8168 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching the Live cam with my daughter when suddenly the cat stuck his paw in. Shocked us! I was so afraid the cat might find a way in. He was so determined. Made a lot of noise on the roof. It was a good half hour before he gave up & the bird was able to fall back to sleep. Glad to see the outside of the bird box & realize there's no way for the cat to get in. 👍🥂

@d-padqueen1103 2 жыл бұрын

Great news, the bird came back to stay the night after the poop was cleaned out and the spikes were placed! Thank you for all you do, it's really made me smile - I haven't done that in a long time!

@maxine1200 2 жыл бұрын

😢 My heart was in my mouth for the poor little guy. The cat even frightened me and I wasn't even there 🤯

@condorX2 2 жыл бұрын

You're so innocent 🤗

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no

@raingerdiesalot 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so bad like- just huddled up in your home and something tries to snatch you out while you’re a sleep. 😢

@maxine1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@raingerdiesalot Mmm, and your point is.......... 😉

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

@@raingerdiesalot look at my bird bath

@zye.... 2 жыл бұрын

What a cute sleepy fluffy birb I felt so bad and terrified when it was trapped and in panic there. Thank you for adding the spikes! :)

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sora

@zye.... 2 жыл бұрын

@@BirdBath1 ahoy

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

@@zye.... look at my birds

@zye.... 2 жыл бұрын

@Алексей Прокопенко true, I didn't consider the increased noise. Regarding the nest: interesting point. I guess unmated males and females or generally during winter non breeding periods maybe just seek out bird boxes to sleep securely, not just for hatching eggs

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

@@unknownstranger6558 look at my birds

@jimih8539 2 жыл бұрын

Poor little bugger !!! Well done for putting the cat spikes on 👍

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

@darrenfitzpatrick2543 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s dad

@unknownstranger6558 2 жыл бұрын

Poor little cat, without dinner (but purpose for spikes is defending content with live of bird thought year)

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenfitzpatrick2543 enjoy my birds

@aak1992 2 жыл бұрын

@@unknownstranger6558 cats aren’t poor, there’s plenty of mice for them to catch. And there are people who love to leave food out for strays.

@BlairAir 2 жыл бұрын

This series is the best little nature drama ever. Another KZfaq rabbit hole I never expected!

@lielastrong2026 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, the fear of that tiny bird…I can’t imagine.

@Catenfur 10 күн бұрын

Good thing the bird kept calm and quiet. If it had made noises the cat might have stayed longer. Poor baby!

@user-fx7ic1tw6d 2 жыл бұрын

Котяра под конец, похоже свалился с высоты🤣🤣🤕А лазоревка оказалась мудрой - спокойно переждала стрессовую ситуацию 👍

@lilianddodo3865 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving these birds a chance to live safely in ever declining safe havens for birds. 💛

@pamelabryant7390 2 жыл бұрын

Omg!!! I was holding my breath the whole time. I’m so glad the little guy made it through the night. Here’s the good news do you have a new subscriber. Thank you please do stay safe and God bless you and yours.♥️🇺🇸🌹

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Pamela

@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 2 жыл бұрын

Those "cat paw in the box" moments were freaky af!!

@barbnorton 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you helped our little friend out. 💕

@picturemethis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. I’m glad the little one is unharmed. Hopefully she comes back.

@sirpii 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update! And great to see the outside of the bird house!

@o.oxoxoa 2 жыл бұрын

It's full of sincerity. I was surprised by the brilliant idea with such a pretty heart. It's amazing!👍❤️

@arashimam1578 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ingenuity and the heart!!

@avalon1rae 2 жыл бұрын

Those spikes blind birds every day .We installed them and after a very short time we noticed residue on the spikes and then we noticed birds with their eyes poked out.Loose the spikes and try carpet tack stripes

@KATSPF 2 жыл бұрын

As a cat lover I just want to say: this is why you should keep your cats inside. Cats are an invasive species in 85% of the world. They are responsible for decimating the local fauna of any place they live. Our fluffy feline friends are apex predators with very limited predators above them on the food chain especially in urban environments. Unless you have a barn with a mouse problem you probably shouldn’t have unsupervised outdoor cats. You can leash train a cat or build a catio if you want your cats to have outdoor time which will help native bird populations recover. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.

@allthumbs3792 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree! Not only is keeping cats indoors important for birds/local fauna but any vet will tell you your cats will be safer, healthier and live longer indoors. My two cats are given plenty of inside stimulation and toys. But for windows, they have never known the outside, and they don't miss what they don't know! No cars, no diseases, no dogs, no poisoned rodents, no coyotes. I don't love the cat box but I do love and respect my cats.

@Shaun137 2 жыл бұрын

@K N Maybe that should also apply to humans as well as we are more destructive than cats will ever be.. . Also I am a cat lover, who fitted his cats with a stretch collar with a bell on it.

@kackboonification 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shaun137 Yes, humans are destructive. One example are people how don't keep there cats inside.

@Tinyvalkyrie410 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shaun137 cat bell collars only make a very minimal difference because cats are ambush predators. Depending on the style of hunting your cat prefers, you will be saving 50% of their prey at maximum, and as little as 2% at minimum. I’m glad you love your cats, but please keep them indoors. Outdoor cats live half as long as indoor cats, and are responsible for significant devastation of wildlife. Keeping them inside is good for cats and for other animals as well. Humans are destructive. Letting cats go outside is just one of the ways we prove that every day.

@jatojo 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that house cats can have an influence, locally, on the bird life. But using a nest box as an example in this context, is pretty absurd. A bird in a nest box is even more unnatural than having a cat outside.

@helenb17 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Looking forward to the spring activity!

@stevezurek7281 2 жыл бұрын

cats trying to kill everting . In East Melbourne Australia there is a cat curfew in our suburb ( Knox council)no moggys after dark Great modification to the bird box mate 🇦🇺👍👍👍👍

@ninabis6892 2 жыл бұрын

I am so scared for the bird 😯

@brookewestphall 2 жыл бұрын

That poor bird. Thank you for trying to fix the situation

@arcticwarbler9299 2 жыл бұрын

How ingenious of you to come up with that solution!👍

@egnieto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these lovely birds videos with us🥰 I would love if you could continue on this project and upload more videos!

@tonyafromgeorgia3519 2 жыл бұрын

I love all animals, I wouldn’t want the spikes to hurt an animal, glad it won’t harm them, good deterrent for the birds. Poor little bird was frightened, so glad the kitty couldn’t get it!!

@condorX2 2 жыл бұрын

You're so innocent 😁

@growurown207 2 жыл бұрын

outdoor domesticated cats are not part of any ecosystem, they're an introduced menace and native songbirds deserve protection

@honeydew1678 2 жыл бұрын

@@growurown207 for sure, but without harming the cats.

@bocaraca3814 2 жыл бұрын

@@honeydew1678 no, cats KILL all the little animals that they can, they are not a natural part of the ecosystem. But we only empathize with them because are pets... cats simply shouldnt stay outside.

@awkela3316 2 жыл бұрын

The kitty left hungry

@franciscobanda3796 2 жыл бұрын

Man we need more people like you. Thank for take care of the Nature . Good Bless you.

@pennylane2304 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting to see inside when the wall is removed. I am, and remain a constant fan. Thank you from Tasmania ❤️🇦🇺

@SimsVlog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update!!

@bnerea4111 2 жыл бұрын

Emocionada, en el alma, gracias gracias 💗💗 por estos maravillosos videos

@rickyrodriguez5744 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the spikes!

@GJH-fb8ny 2 жыл бұрын

*Amazing to capture something we would otherwise never have known or seen!*

@rachelhybrid632 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍 thankyou so much it's a very exciting time 🌺

@Claire-pp9vs 2 жыл бұрын

Yyyayyyy thank you for making it safer for the next bird x x x me and the husband are so happy it’s safer, it’s surprising how attached you get to watching it 😁 x love from south wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 x

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Have a smile with me

@AngelsOfAresED 2 жыл бұрын

I love how so many of us are so invested in this little bird! 😍

@Ale_giro 2 жыл бұрын

SOOOOO CUTE!!! Sleeping bird was so cute! 😚

@AbeTheRock 2 жыл бұрын

This is me when I’m tryna get the last Pringle in the can

@TheGoldenpk 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂reeaalllyy just made me laugh!!!!

@khiledkhileddraw2109 2 жыл бұрын

That's sooo scary My heart's with this bird.

@jenng1770 2 жыл бұрын

Those birds are so lucky to find it. Hope you build more for all the birds there.

@DaemonC 7 күн бұрын

Omg i burst out laughing as soon as that paw came into frame 🤣🤣🤣

@teapea85 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see more footage of them nesting, it absolutely fascinates me. Well done for bringing such brilliant content to KZfaq

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Am I too?

@razorjean 2 жыл бұрын

And I thought the bird beak last year was scary lol. Never thought the cat could get its paw through

@sissy9560 2 жыл бұрын

Awe, love this. This is my first time watching your videos. I’m subscribed. Love my birds!

@saidagm3029 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you. It is amazing.

@susanlynn5290 2 жыл бұрын

Awe.. taking care of our birds with this upgraded box♥️

@BirdBath1 2 жыл бұрын

Had to

@ilener1698 2 жыл бұрын

That kitty paw coming in through made me chuckle. You can tell that cat was thinking “what furry one is in here” but the cat was way off since his paw was positioned upside down never being able to get the bird at all. Clever to cover the box on the roof because there is no doubt the cat would return to try again and probably bring another feline friend as well. Cats are determined.

@GLRDesignsdotcom 2 жыл бұрын

Poor little bird!!😧 So thankful it didn't end up on the dinner menu for that kitty!👍 Love your videos....Thank you for sharing!♥️

@briansilver6196 2 жыл бұрын

Iv subscribed ,looking forward to watching this over the coming season, thanks for doing this

@carvinieri5217 2 жыл бұрын

1:30 this sound tells me clearly, the cat has reached ground level😁

@PNWAffliction 2 жыл бұрын

ehehe every cat owner recognizes that sound ehehe

@saquist 2 жыл бұрын

That's hilarious!

@peanut3741 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the little birdie reclaimed its home!

@garyclifton2180 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant enjoyed watching this

@juliasim2097 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait until next video! ^,^ Its just awesome to watch

@aseelpetstv 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🐥❤️

@abqannie5052 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine a giant cat paw coming into your tidy little home as you sleep?

@shycat5905 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, the equivalent would be someone trying to pry open your home's door as you slept inside alone.

@kawaiiluvlis5805 6 ай бұрын

You're an amazing person. You care for the lovely birds.

@nestboxcam-loughborough 6 ай бұрын

You are so kind

@anothergoogleuser 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@aberbader5331 2 жыл бұрын

That bird is so cute 😊

@lauralishes1 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought that hole is far to close to where chicks would be. Especially after nesting material goes in and raises it towards the hole even more.

@nestboxcam-loughborough 2 жыл бұрын

It’s at the recommended RSPB height - around 15cm. No predators have been successful at getting at any of the birds or chicks so far. We’ve had cats, blackbirds, magpies and woodpeckers try and fail

@penelopelopez8296 2 жыл бұрын

Cool nesting box……very nice.

@michellejones8561 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the cat had climbed high to get at little birdie ❣️so glad no animal was injured ❣️

@balconiagarden 2 жыл бұрын

I've only been watching this camera stream for a week or so but I'm already so fascinated by this little bird's life 🥰 I hope she comes back and makes her nest and that we get the joy of watching it all. Thanks so much for setting the camera up and looking after them 💚

@eddiek0507 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea putting those pigeon spikes on the roof. It's best to get it done now, as nesting is not too far away. I think they should stop the cat, fingers crossed!! ...🤞👍🏻

@ahmetizmir1081 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, beautiful design.

@sharrongray1837 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there if only more people were like u the world world be a better place 💗

@Sigridovski 2 жыл бұрын

If you add hemp straw in the bottom, he will sleep so comfortably. It is the best bedding material. It is soft and anti-bacterial.

@CheatDayKerry 2 жыл бұрын

Good update. Would be interesting to know more technical details about the camera.

@finegirl4429 2 жыл бұрын

I love your bird house. It’s very nice.

@graphiteguy9028 2 жыл бұрын

When that paw came through the hole I lost it. 🤣🤣🤣

@Rebel_Canuck 2 жыл бұрын

Each year, for the first few years, I modified our birdhouses to better protect their residents. Pigeon spikes. Check. Keeps the crows and magpies off too. I’ve also extended the length of the entrance hole by attaching a small, wooden beveled square, with same size entrance hole drilled in the middle, to the inside and outside of the birdhouse, essentially creating a tunnel like entrance that is three times the thickness of the birdhouse wall. This prevents those pesky beaks from reaching inside far enough to open. No more birds or cats sitting on the roof. No more beaks trying to snag an opportunistic meal. I’ve wanted to add cameras to our houses, but I ultimately decided not too. I’m glad you did. Thanks for sharing! 🇨🇦

@paulralph2336 2 жыл бұрын

I use carpet gripper around my bird table, does the job well.

@Cindy-es4ob 2 жыл бұрын

I was so scared the cat was going to grab her that I kept looking away but still trying to watch lol and then finally a sigh of relief came.

@skyrimsiceprincess9664 2 жыл бұрын

You are AWESOME!!!

@raphaeleymann 2 жыл бұрын

for me the big news was, that Birds are going to sleep in Birdhouses when they don't nest - I will hang out a Bunch of Birdhouses soonish - hope I can help them a bit.

@VlK77 2 жыл бұрын

Пожелаем птичке удачи!

@sobrietyistheenemy 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you

@sobrietyistheenemy 2 жыл бұрын

From myself and all birds. God bless you

@pumukliworos8707 Ай бұрын

Dear nestboxcam you are amazing person! ❤❤❤❤❤

@nestboxcam-loughborough Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@user-wv4qu6tl7r 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍Благо дарю, здорово🙏

@JMarta 2 жыл бұрын

Little fluffy birdie

@SinterBronze 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, smart and a nice build. I will build my own Nestbox too. I hope I am not to late, here are so much birds already here.

@ThreeKhalilVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice channel thank u for everything

@Chelleander 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see that the bird will be okay hopefully! Hopefully no more cats will come haha

@user-gn2xv8ur1k 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо вам за видео.👍

@sheilam4525 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! 👏

@goon5450 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo, tolle. Sache!!!!!

@0fficialbanana 2 жыл бұрын

Birbyyyyy Soo cute 🥺🥰

@jdubs604 2 жыл бұрын

Humans: That little paw is so cute 🥰 Bird: 😱😱😱

@JM_Tushe 11 ай бұрын

Straight out of The War of The Worlds. 💀

@olgatelegina486 2 жыл бұрын

Very good👍!!!

@suineg1 2 жыл бұрын

By the sound of it the fluffy rascal fell down to earth after trying too hard. 🤣

@lovewillwinnn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this!! The vids....the cat deterrent. Bravo! 👏 🤩😍 🐦

@nougat117 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaw, the mother bird I had in my box died because of a cat doing the same thing, leaving 9 little birds behind... I hate when cats zre doing this. Glad you put cats spikes !