Many Little Beaks to Feed.

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During the nice weather, my old Tom cat likes to eat alfresco. Not that he speaks Italian mind you!

I put his plate of food in sight of the back door so that I can get to it when he has finished and before the flies and ants discover it.

But there is always another beady eye on Wesley’s leftovers. A Blackbird sits on the shed roof waiting for him to finish and wander off.

Last year I did a similar post here. with Hazel sitting on the back door step.

Well the Blackbirds have nested again and no doubt have many 'little beaks to feed'.

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Just a bit whilst Hazel is not looking.

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Woops. - I've been spotted.

Now Hazel herself, prefers the comfort of carpet under her paws when eating so she gets her breakfast in the conservatory.

I was washing up the other day and as it was a warm sunny day I had the back door open. Imagine my surprise when the Blackbird this year hopped over to help himself to the plate of food in the conservatory. He was a bit wary as Hazel was half asleep under one of the chairs. She just watched him out of the corner of her eye.

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This is actually the female bird just eyeing it up.

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The male returned and hopped in 'as bold as brass'.

I managed to get my camera and a few shots, as he kept flying off with a beak full of food and then, after feeding the young, came back for more.

Both the cats virtually ignore him and I guess the Blackbird can sense this.

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Yesterday I went to the kitchen to discover this cheeky bird eating Hazel’s food in the kitchen. Of course he flew off as I entered - right out the kitchen door, across the conservatory and out the back door! He knew the way.

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I took the last three photos from the kitchen door, so he didn't mind me either.

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