Blackbird nesting in old shed

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 6, 2011 18:10:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 6, 2011 18:10:41 GMT The old shed i was going to pull down on the allotment, is now home to squatters.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

seaburn Top Member Posts: 2,603	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 6, 2011 18:20:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by seaburn on May 6, 2011 18:20:16 GMT babies only the mother could love! glad you found her before you took the roof off.

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,970	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 6, 2011 18:41:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on May 6, 2011 18:41:23 GMT Seaburn said it more kindly. They are very ugly at this stage.

peony Top Member Posts: 4,719	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 6, 2011 18:42:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by peony on May 6, 2011 18:42:47 GMT Mum looks very sweet though.
	Hertfordshire

cowslip Guest	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 6, 2011 22:01:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by cowslip on May 6, 2011 22:01:44 GMT Aaaaah, bless. Lovely pictures Tel.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 7, 2011 5:36:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on May 7, 2011 5:36:16 GMT :)yes they have a face only a mum could love at this stage, good job you looked before you decided to pull the shed down ;D

wildlifefriendly Guest	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 7, 2011 6:48:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 7, 2011 6:48:21 GMT Those chicks are very young, just think how many 'nasties' will be caught and feed to those chicks before they fledge. A handy nest to have on the allotment.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 7, 2011 8:10:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on May 7, 2011 8:10:33 GMT Ahhh Tel, thats lovely ;D I always worry about blackbird fledglings as they spend about 2 days on the ground once they are out of the nest, anything could get them.
	Geordie in Exile..

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 10, 2011 18:54:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on May 10, 2011 18:54:13 GMT The nest was empty this morning, looks like one of the cats that are always on the allotments has taken them. Its a shame but it was 90% certain they would not live.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

wildlifefriendly Guest	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 10, 2011 19:37:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 10, 2011 19:37:21 GMT That is a real shame. There is still plenty of time for another brood It is a good job birds don't have our emotions.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 10, 2011 20:18:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on May 10, 2011 20:18:55 GMT You are dead right WLF
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Blackbird nesting in old shed May 11, 2011 5:01:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on May 11, 2011 5:01:11 GMT :(shame

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