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| Author: | Roy Harvey [ Fri May 04, 2012 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Blackbird nesting on ground |
This evening whilst walking along the ditch at the bottom of our paddock I flushed a Blackbird. On closer inspection I discovered a nest at about knee height containing four eggs. It was built on the sloping side of the ditch and was well concealed by the nettles and other vegetation. I have never previously seen, or heard of, a Blackbird nesting on the ground. Hopefully, the Magpie will not find it in such an unusual location. Roy |
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| Author: | Roy Harvey [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird nesting on ground |
I checked the Blackbirds nest when the chicks were almost fully grown and still present, then again the next week after they had gone. As far as I can tell they fledged successfully. A pair of Magpies had been scouring the local area for nests to predate and, amongst others, had cleaned out a clutch of Song Thrushes that were almost ready to fly. Maybe a few other species will have to adapt to ground nesting in order to be more productive. Roy |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird nesting on ground |
Hi Roy I have once seen Blackbirds nesting on the ground and like yours were on a side of a ditch. Magpies have predated the Long-tailed Tit nest in my garden, this was the first time they have nested in my garden and now probably the last. Russell |
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