"Bedesmans Bird Watchers" was formed in 2004 at Bedesmans House Sheltered Housing Complex situated 100 yards from the river in Bedford town centre following the introductin of a homemade tit box to complement an existing feeder and birdbath.
When it was obvious that the box was proving interesting to the Blue Tits a camcorder was set up to monitor the events and when we were satisfied that they had settled, it was left running to film the feeding of and eventual departure of the brood of 2. Unfortunately we found 4 bodies remaining when the box was cleaned out.
Following the departure of the fledglings we trained the camcorder on the feeder and obtained good shots of: Goldfinches, Greenfinches and Blue and Great Tits, from which photographs and video were produced.
2005 was a failure as the nest was built but abandoned during the crucial period as double glazing was being installed in the main building.
2006 we were hoping for a whole new venture for Bedesmans Bird Watchers as a new homemade box complete with camera inside replaced the old one, but alas due to reasons we believe yet again our feathered friends got scared off at the most crucial time.
However, 2007 was a success with a pair of blueys nesting in Cambox 2 who we named George and Mildred but sadly only 2 out of 9 survived but it was certainly an education worth watching................
2008 George and Mildred are Back but this time they have opted for cambox 1.
Cambox 1 Cambox 2
We have 2 Cam Boxes situated in our courtyard at Bedesmans House
