Il bel maschio di Balia nera (Ficedula hypoleuca), in finnico: Kirjosieppo, appena arrivato nel nostro giardino dalla migrazione primaverile, dopo accurata ispezione si e’ prontamente appropriato di una delle nostre casette di legno e si accinge a farci il nido.
Bene…la casa e’ sistemata!
Ora bisogna trovare una compagna: per cui tutto baldanzoso si mette sul tetto della casetta e lancia il suo richiamo di corteggiamento. Come dire: “Io sono un buon partito: ho gia’ una bella casetta…venite, ragazze, venite!”
E come si impegna nel canto: Guardate che tipo!
Calling out for Company.
This black-and-white guy is the male European pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca), in Finnish: Kirjosieppo. He has just arrived from the spring migration and after accurate inspection has taken possession of one of the many nest boxes we set up in our garden. He is ready to build his nest in there.
All right: the house is found!
Now he needs a mate. He knows what to do to attract a female: he will stand on top of the box singing loud, claiming that he is a very good party! As if to say: I’ve got a place to stay, so…come girls…come!
Look what a smart guy!…
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Linked to: WBW. WATW. My Corner of the World. Tom’s Willy-Nilly. Floral Bliss. Saturday’s Critters.
A gorgeous video and lovely photos, Luisella!!
È un tipo tosto, anche troppo. 😀 Alcuni anni fa ne ho visto uno che ha cacciato via una cinciarella che aveva già occupato una casetta.
Buona settimana! :-*
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Lovely ❤︎ He is a proud house owner! Kirjosieppo is such a pretty bird.
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Wonderful little bird. Great pictures too.
cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne.
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Lindo, gostei bastante de ver o video.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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Che simpaticone !
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Facci sapere come gli va con la sistemazione della casa! Buona settimana!
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Ahah! Grazie Enzo! Seguiremo come va la famigliola… Buona giornata.
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O no…? Ma che meraviglia la natura. Ciao Karl e grazie!
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Obrigada. Boa semana to you too!
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Thank you very much, Stewart. I’ll link up to your page…
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Yes, very pretty. Thanks for stopping by, Riitta!
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Purtroppo lo fanno… è la natura. Se la prendono in particolare con le cinciarelle…povere! Buona settimana a te e grazie! xx
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Such sweet photos! I hope the mate eventually arrived.
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…a handsome little fellow who is new to me. His song is music to my ears!
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Hello,
I love your cute Pied-Flycatcher. Lovely photos and video. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
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Thank you, Lisa! We’ll see how the story goes…
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Thank you for your appreciation! Yes…the fellow is musical. Have a great week, Tom!
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Thank you very much, Eileen. Nature is wonderful…!
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una delizia!
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👍🏽
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Fantastico !!!!!
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Vero? Grazie Margot!
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Fantastica natural! Grazie Alessia!
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Kiitos!
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Ascoltare gli uccelli è un vero spettacolo, vivo in campagna e quindi lo so bene. Qualche volta ho sentito anche , tra i canneti sulle rive del lago, un mix di uccellini, anatre e ranocchi… ero tra l’incanto e le risate, alle nostre orecchie sono anche molto buffi!
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Hai detto bene…ascoltare e magari osservare gli uccelli è un vero spettacolo. Grazie Anna di essere passata. Buona serata!
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He’s quite vocal!
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O what a nice one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. It is an amazing small bird.
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Thank you very much!
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What a cutie with a wonderful song!
Your link is a great part of ‘My Corner of the World’ this week! Thanks for joining us.
My Corner of the World
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Thank you so much, Betty. Thanks for hosting…it is so useful! Have a great week!
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Wonderful. I didn’t realise that in Finland the Pied Flycatcher is a garden bird.
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Thank you Phil for stopping by! Your comment is much appreciated. Have a nice week!
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Such a wonderful little bird.
All the best Jan
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What a sweet little bird and such a pretty sound he makes. I enjoyed the video and the photos.
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Thank you very much!
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Hello, what a sweet bird and pretty too. I enjoyed the photos and the video! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend. PS, thank you for the comment on my blog.
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Hello. Lovely video. Kirjosieppo is a beautiful bird.
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Hello Anu. Yes…he is a beautiful rascal! 😉
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Thank you so much, Eileen. Have a great Sunday!
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He’s a beautiful little fellow!
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We have tree swallows nesting. I think both sexes participate in the nest building, egg hatching and feeding their young. At least watching them it appears that both come and go from the nest frequently. – Margy
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lol I love your description of what he’s singing.
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This was such a delightful post! The excitement is visible:) Hope he got what he asked for:):)
Thank you for sharing it with All Seasons! have a lovely week! Is the weather warming up where you live?
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Thank you, Jesh! Your comment makes me happy. And…yes, at last summer arrived in North Italy too. Have a great week!
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Thank you very much, Susie! Hope you are doing fine.
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Different birds have different behaviours, but it is a joy to observe them. Thanks Margy for your contribution!
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Thank you Carol. It is an experience to watch him!.. 😉
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