Birds galore
Our garden seems to be very popular with the birds this spring as we’ve had nests popping up all over the place.
First there was the blackbird nest where we saw two little ‘uns fledge, then the linnets in the orange tree. From here 4 fledged.
Also in the orange tree we’ve got a family of wrens, building on last year’s goldfinch nest.
Meanwhile in the nest box we have a family of blue tits. Here’s mum (or dad) bringing back a tasty grub.
But that’s not all. After we dispatched the roasties we noticed that there was a nest inside the roastie/pig pen. We think it is a wren nest but there’s no one home at the moment.
And finally (for now!) we have discovered another nest. This time it’s in the pergola amongst the grape vine and right above where we often have breakfast/lunch. As yet we haven’t see any comings or goings. Watch this space.
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we have a nest box in the garden as well, but the birds refuse to use it, I don´t know why..but I suspect it’s because we have cats…
It could be any of a number of factors. It needs to face in a certain direction – north east seems to be best. Also birds need a place nearby where they can briefly perch before going into the nest. The hole needs to be a certain size – the holes that great tits use is only a millimetre or more bigger than the one a blue tit needs. It could be the height off the ground – or it could be any of a number of reasons – including cats. I suggest moving it. Eventually you will find the right place then birds will come back to it year after year.