Had to clear some ivy off a fence today as it was swamping a tree and unfortunately exposed a blackbird's nest with sitting female. The nest remains in place OK and the bird hasn't moved but the ivy that was hiding it has gone. Can anyone in the know suggest any way that I can put some protection back without spooking the bird any more. (I have looked at RSPB website but no help there).

Looked in my Observer book of birds eggs but no help - the advice was not to disturb the natural cover in the first place nor visit the nest more than once in 24 hours or spend more than a minute at the nest.

Sorry but I think the damage may have been done.

You could try Mr Midgley 01142 557824 / 07860 808179 he is at Woodseats and the website is www.voluntaryrescuecentre.org.
Hope this helps.

You could try Mr Midgley 01142 557824 / 07860 808179 he is at Woodseats and the website is www.voluntaryrescuecentre.org.
Hope this helps.

your link doesn't work

Anyone know about wild birds?


been out with a few in my time:hihi:

been out with a few in my time:hihi:

I've been waiting for that kind of post. This thread is a sitting duck for such comments really..............:hihi:

your link doesn't work

a ".uk" was missed off.

Click here (http://www.voluntaryrescuecentre.org.uk/about.htm) for David (known as "Midge") and Anthea Midgley's website.

I've been waiting for that kind of post. This thread is a sitting duck for such comments really..............:hihi:

No need to get fowl.

I've been waiting for that kind of post. This thread is a sitting duck for such comments really..............:hihi:

sorry boss couldn't resist;)

sorry boss couldn't resist;)

Just beware the Thrush.............nasty, spotty bird............:hihi: :hihi:

what are you lot twittering on about?

They sound like Parus Majors.