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What height was the nest?
Whatever it is, its a very early nest to already have chicks given the weather we’ve had. Steve
Hi Steve,
sorry I have been dashing in and out today and forgot to answer
The nest is actually in a bush that overhangs a fence, so the height would only be about 5 foot, ground level is higher my side. That was what caught me out, the tree's still have no leaves etc so could easily have seen nests but this was just a overhanging bush that I was trimming back.
As you will have noted from my earlier post, the blackbird mother has returned
Our resident collared doves have this time nested in another tree, yes, I was about to cut it as well It's a conifer so I'll leave until late September.
Mind you, my wife & I saw a hawk (cannot say which just too far away) earlier today circling above the area we live, huge bird it was. So there may be less little birds around soon
Rob
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I too have a pair of blackbirds who have nested at the back of my garden and judging from the activity today I would say their young have hatched, however I'm now very concerned as they are forecasting snow here on Sun and Mon with bitterly cold temperatures. I fear the worst for these new arrivals.
Alas they have built the nest half way up a 10 ft high bank, which has a whole load of garden compost etc in front of it, so is totally inaccessible, which was a great place for them to put it but renders me unable to assist them in anyway. I shall have to leave them be and hope for the best.
Good luck with your Blackbirds and keep us updated.
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Mum and Dad'll fluff up the feathers and sit on 'em, The only time usually that they get cold even in snow is if they fall out, or parents frightened away from nest for too long. Put food out near on for parent birds to keep them close. Good luck - H PS. Hitchcock's not directing this site is he?
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Good news about the little chicks, they have grown quickly and seem to be doing very well, a quick picture to update this thread, I feel like a proud parent After the near miss with hedge trimmer I'm very happy they survived
MHS...Rob
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How wonderful to have a happy ending to this possible Hitchcock site.
Please keep us informed of the progress as they begin their journey towards flying the nest. It is almost as though they are honorary members of Motorhome Facts.
Threads like this make me think I might just sign up for membership.
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How wonderful to have a happy ending to this possible Hitchcock site.
Please keep us informed of the progress as they begin their journey towards flying the nest. It is almost as though they are honorary members of Motorhome Facts.
Threads like this make me think I might just sign up for membership.
Jug-gler
Hi jouster - Jug-gler, thanks, I like that "honorary members of MHF" I will try and keep an eye on them.
MHS...Rob
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he looks in great shape/condition, thanks for sharing that picture 
It's a conifer so I'll leave until late September.
They could also be food for the circleing hawk in a few week though. 
