Whilst compatible with my husband in most things, where I see cluttered messy 'Nature Area' at the bottom of our garden he sees cluttered mess. I finally gave him permission to clear up a bit down there and he started removing a branch from a rotten old dead tree covered in ivy. Having removed the branch it turned out the rest of the tree was unstable. My last words as I left to walk the dog were, 'Be careful of any nests'. Unfortunately, this blackbird's nest was very well hidden right at the top of the tree.... I now have a very guilty husband who has put it in another tree but I think the birds will abandon it - with a bit of luck they still have time to start again. I'll be in trouble for posting this but I don't have anything else - and sorry the eggs aren't focussed too well - it was high up and I was told off for causing yet more disturbance. Sorry blackbirds - I think this nest has been used for years - we'll leave the rest of the ivy alone.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the birdies will return! But it's a great shot nevertheless. I actually think the way the focus turned out makes it even nicer and quite quirky! :P And the composition is also great. Like it lots! And again, fingers crossed for the birds to return. Keep us posted!
Aw well hopefully they will come back or some other birdy will adopt them, these things happen so don't worry too much. That is a fabulous nest and great capture for this time of year
Awww Judith a sad story to accompany your image. We still have a blackbird nest in out pyracantha bush , but I left it a little exposed when I was cutting the bush / hedge back.
what a sad story - but as you say, they may have time to build another - and at least there weren't chicks yet!! I get to see what happened with my birds nest in a light tomorrow. Great shot nevertheless
Wonderful picture. Poor birds though - I hope they do settle in the new tree. My husband also tends to remove a lot more from our garden than I would like. But well, as he's doing the hard work I guess I shouldn't complain ;)
If you are lucky they may come back, but they probably hadn't laid a full clutch yet (usually 4 or 5 I think) so even if they have to start again it won't be too late! I think they sometimes manage 2 clutches in a year anyway if the weather is favourable!
Hopefully the parents have made a return to the relocated nest, but if not ~ stuff happens...and it certainly wasn't a willfully malicious act. I suspect the blackbird population will not be seriously affected by the loss. However, I certainly understand how bad you felt. Wonderful photo and sweet story of your guilty feelings. :)
