Robins nest

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Have discovered a robins nest in here with eggs in this morning. Wondering now about watering the basket.

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Thank you for the tips.
It was not a new basket but is now in its 3rd year. No sign of a nest when I fed and topped dressed earlier so I was very surprised to find it.
We do have quite a few robins close by and I have seen an adult one flying out.

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Dr Mike Oxgreen said:

One way of watering that would work quite well is to use a plastic bottle. Make a very small hole in the lid, fill with water and place upside-down on the surface of the compost in the basket, perhaps balanced against the wall. It'll dribble water directly onto soil without disturbing the birdies.

Maybe I will try this. They have chosen a nice warm place it being a south facing wall.;)

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Pleased to say I have baby robins. Now to keep the cats away!

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Fortunately it is not a sensor light, so is switched off. It is very tempting to switch it on and have a peek though.

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Mmm leftovers.

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I guess it is a bit cramped in that nest

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I could only see 5 eggs.

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Just spotted 2 out the nest. Seems they are all out and one egg still there.

Edited by SPR2 on Saturday 30th May 13:19