This morning's find instantly brought to mind the nursery rhyme:
Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby, cradle and all
I was clearing up under the old leylandii tree when I spotted something which had fallen:
Side view:
Back view:
Top view:
I have no idea which bird built this nest. It measures about 6 inches across and 4 inches deep. (15cm x 10cm) Fortunately there was no baby to fall with it. By the looks of the variety of material and the intricate way it has been built it must have taken quite a while to construct.
I know it's not a guessing day but it looks like a Blackbirds nest.
ReplyDeleteI think you are probably correct Adrian.
Deletereally very sturdy looking, but sorry it fell. hope you saved it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is TWG. I expect it was used this Spring.
DeleteA work of art that is John :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is Shirl - some birds put an awful lot of effort into nest building.
Delete