Nesting news
Nesting news
02 Mar 2016![Nesting Robin, by Trevor Daniels Nesting Robin, by Trevor Daniels](https://www.bto.org/sites/default/files/styles/400_wide/public/img_0302.jpg?itok=HDrgpUj4)
While we try our hardest to provide the right nest boxes for the right species, things don't always go to plan! GBWer Trevor Daniels was very surprised to see a Robin bringing nesting material to a small-hole nest box when there was a open-fronted one nearby.
While he was watching, a pair of Blue Tits decided that they were going to occupy the box instead. A standoff ensued with the Robin perched on a nearby bracket and one of the Blue Tits refusing to move from the box. Eventually the Robin disappeared, while the Blue Tit pair remained for a while before vanishing themselves!
This happened in late February. According to data from the Nest Record Scheme of 9,000 Robin records with accurate laying dates, 2 (0.02%) started clutches in January, 45 (0.5%) in February and 1271 (14%) in March, so keep an eye out for any nesting activity!
If you do have birds nesting in your garden this spring, why not monitor them for Nest Box Challenge?
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