Nesting

Our wooden shed is destined for destruction at some time in the to not too distant future - it's badly rotten with plenty of gaps to let the wind and rain in. For the moment it's okay as an impromptu woodshed but not much more.

I was suprised to find a bundle of leaves on a shelf at the back of the shed last weekend. Closer inspection revealed it to be a very messy bird's nest with three eggs in it, which turn out to be those of a Robin.


When I looked in the shed today it appears as if the Robin is now sitting on the nest, but I didn't look too closely as I didn't want to disturb her(?).

Meanwhile, I also had a look in the nestbox in one of the hazel trees at the back of the garden and found several tiny Blue Tits - so it looks like there's plenty of nesting going which is great to see as we want to encourage the wildlife.

As for the rabbits - they get bolder every day and might prove to be the exception...