Although Cerulean Warbler has a gorgeous bloom, it is not a good performer here. For the first four years I had it, it only bloomed every other year. I think I've had it for at least six years, and it has only rebloomed twice. Bud count is usually around 12. Slow multiplier too. It does appear to have made it through this harsh winter. Debra

I hope you do give your chance Encounter seeding another chance :) Maybe it will be better in more sun. Of course, the color may not be so pretty, but who knows. I am the one who has such a hard time getting rid of seedlings though. I've been going through mine, have several reds, various shades & sizes, & am having such a hard time whittling them down.

Well, this is a mystery! I don't know anything about the birds in England, but after looking online for quite awhile, I couldn't find anything that looked like the one in your picture. The closest I could find with that white band across it's lower back, was a young house martin. Sometimes young birds look different from what they grow into. Could you send the picture to some place that knows all about birds? Sorry I couldn't help you. And sorry this beautiful bird died. I had a beautiful small warbler hit my window and die. :( Please report back here if you ever find out what your bird was. Good luck!

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