Unusual place to build a nest

[Victor Meldrew 33]

I've seen Blackbirds nesting in January before (from my office window!). Admittedly this was in an enclosed building quadrangle with balconies but I guess it can happen anywhere there is shelter and where there is a good supply of worms nearby.

[Mr Clowning 10]

Yes seen the link the one at drakehouse has the same nesting material plenty of moss so it could be a mistle thrush! Spring could be in the air I even spotted a bumble bee last week.

 

I spotted a queen last week on a footpath, it must have turned a little cold for it. I saw one though today as it dived bombed me while out in the woods so they certainly think its spring, just hope we don't get a boat load of snow now as they will be in for a shock.

 

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Makes you wonder how they sleep bless them!

 

Maybe they don't sit the nest and let the light do the work ?

[FELICIA 10]

Exactly wich lights is it on would like to take a photo

[allwednesday 11]

Its on waterthorpe greenway not beighton road ! I see your point about being disturbed lets hope not but its already on a major junction with plenty of disturbance.

[melv 16]

It's a mistle thrush that's sat on the nest

[maggidee 10]

you should not have disclosed the location just have said peaks bit late now

[martin-f 10]

knowing our luck will get a cold snap

 

They will be fine if we do they have the added bonus of the light to keep them warm, look here at the Nottingham peregrines last year sitting eggs.

 

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[whatawaste 10]

Drove past today and saw the chicks and mum! lovely sight in all that urban scenery.

[allwednesday 11]

She is now on her second clutch fantastic.

[whatawaste 10]

I drove past today and there's no nest! It looks like it's been destroyed (to be fair it was quite dark and i was going close to the speed limit) can anybody confirm this please?

[manxbiker 10]

Was there at 1500 today

[pinkgirl 10]

Its been there quite a while. It looked empty when

we went past earlier though