tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post7592775668314070038..comments2024-03-19T00:47:13.672+00:00Comments on Alex and Bob`s Blue Sky Scotland: Fife Coastal Path. Kirkcaldy to Buckhaven. Part Two. Caves, Bullfinches. Industry.blueskyscotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-14230761476840594552018-02-15T17:34:34.873+00:002018-02-15T17:34:34.873+00:00I'll definitely be watching the bus video when...I'll definitely be watching the bus video when I'm back at work where it's warmer. This bloody horrid north wind is making my attic/computer room freezing!<br /><br />I know blackbirds like fruit and I've put out cooking apples which have been starting to go soft for them and apple pieces. I also put some food on the floor for blackbirds. I get them that fruit-flavoured suet too. Like I say, one pair have started coming a bit but I'd like as many as at my old house - they were so friendly.Carolhttp://www.mountaincowardadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-48950458929702742052018-02-15T01:18:30.903+00:002018-02-15T01:18:30.903+00:00Hi Carol,
It's a different bus video this tim...Hi Carol,<br /> It's a different bus video this time. That last one was 'funniest bus ride Fife Burntisland- Kirkcaldy' which is a cracker as well. I thought of that right away for this Fife post but then I found this new Glasgow one instead. No guitar in the Fife one just singing.<br />Blackbirds like natural fruit like apple cores, brambles or cherries. Cheap option is a £4 large bag (House coal sized) of mixed loose seeds from B and M stores. Blackbirds, robins, sparrows, finches etc like that but only some selected seed preferences then pigeons and squirrels eat the rest. Fat balls are good but dominant birds tend to hog them so only a few get to eat. Nut feeders are good- assorted great, blue, long tailed tits love them as they can hang the best without getting tired. Everything seems to like black sunflower seeds the best but they are more expensive. You get plenty in the £4 mixed seed bag anyway. It's good value.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-57493942546585457932018-02-14T17:16:43.850+00:002018-02-14T17:16:43.850+00:00I think you put the bus ride video out before but ...I think you put the bus ride video out before but I found it absolutely hilarious. I wish we still had that kind of person in our area now (well, in my new area, I might - much more down to earth!).<br /><br />Not sure I ever saw a bullfinch - we have chaffinches but don't think we have many of the bullfinches. Lovely bird. I'm still trying to attract blackbirds to my new garden to feed - I love those but they haven't been visiting. One pair look like they might be thinking about it though. I hope so...Carolhttp://www.mountaincowardadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-8448899240533955342018-02-12T00:24:40.210+00:002018-02-12T00:24:40.210+00:00Hi Andy,
I believe joy riders burnt a stolen car i...Hi Andy,<br />I believe joy riders burnt a stolen car in one and they do have a well used appearance... litter,graffiti etc... there is a local group that looks after them now but unless they gate and lock them all up it's very hard to stop anyone gaining access.<br />I'm glad I visited them though.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-53301542967481125892018-02-11T18:07:53.800+00:002018-02-11T18:07:53.800+00:00Cracking walk and loads of interest. Those caves s...Cracking walk and loads of interest. Those caves should be treasured and protected but it seems they have fallen into disrepair. I often grumble at having to pay to see sites like this but I can see that without someone taking responsibility (and covering their costs) that ruin is often the inevitable resultAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-12146194659455741272018-02-11T00:52:30.635+00:002018-02-11T00:52:30.635+00:00Cheers Anabel,
yes, Fife is special. Loads of smas...Cheers Anabel,<br />yes, Fife is special. Loads of smashing villages and towns. More of them coming up.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-11251742593558931542018-02-11T00:49:50.835+00:002018-02-11T00:49:50.835+00:00Hi Ian,
you may be right as its not a bird I'v...Hi Ian,<br />you may be right as its not a bird I've seen much at all. Seen more waxwings, tree creepers, eagles, kingfishers, jays, woodpeckers, otters, water-voles, and red squirrels than bullfinches which is surprising considering how often I'm outdoors in the right habitat.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-86709041862566202652018-02-11T00:43:41.145+00:002018-02-11T00:43:41.145+00:00Hi Rosemary,
It's a lovely well kept village ...Hi Rosemary, <br />It's a lovely well kept village but I like the more rustic harbour. Alex has bullfinches visiting every autumn but he has a rural garden. All I get are pigeons, sparrows, grey squirrels, a blackbird or two, three mad bird eating cats and a sparrowhawk. It's a war zone out there :o)blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-91068685035902818042018-02-10T23:11:12.823+00:002018-02-10T23:11:12.823+00:00Ah yes, Dysart and East Wemyss - loved these wee v...Ah yes, Dysart and East Wemyss - loved these wee villages.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-7578450125982904612018-02-10T22:45:07.330+00:002018-02-10T22:45:07.330+00:00There seems to be an influx (? irruption) of Bullf...There seems to be an influx (? irruption) of Bullfinches this winter Bob. Usually they are really shy birds in the UK, but we've been able to get really close to parties of them all winter, including some small groups in our garden. I suspect that these are birds from Scandinavia wintering in the comparatively mild winter of Scotland. <br /><br />Whatever, they're a joy to watch and a splash of winter colourIan Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130778756061507141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-77772718275536567332018-02-10T20:24:06.471+00:002018-02-10T20:24:06.471+00:00What a delightful little place Dysart looks with i...What a delightful little place Dysart looks with its whitewashed walls and blue sky.<br />As soon as the caves became so low, I would have gone no further.<br />I have two pairs of Bullfinches that regularly visit the garden - they appear to be very loyal to one another.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com