Birds Nest

jims-terrano · 16-06-2010, 16:02

Hi Guy's, I got a problem with a birds nest in my hedge. Now first of all I don't want to do anything to harm the blackbirds who occupy it and as far as I'm aware it may be illegal to disturb them anyway.

What I want to know is when are they likley to fly the nest so that I can cut the hedge?

Jim

extreme-4x4 · 16-06-2010, 16:17

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Hi Guy's, I got a problem with a birds nest in my hedge. Now first of all I don't want to do anything to harm the blackbirds who occupy it and as far as I'm aware it may be illegal to disturb them anyway.

What I want to know is when are they likley to fly the nest so that I can cut the hedge?

Jim

as soon as yours or the local cat finds them . if no cat borrow one lol

Loz · 16-06-2010, 16:21

My moggie bring's a black bird in on an almost daily basis, I'll pop him in the post to you!

I can't see a problem with cutting the hedge once they've left, farmers must have the same issue with their miles of hedgerows.

Tony · 16-06-2010, 16:46

Cut the the hedge where the nest isn't. or the rest of the hedge except for the bit with the nest in it.its all the same.

Blackbirds nest all through the summer begining in april with their last broods in july/early august, dependant on the weather.
Tony

felixthelogchopper · 16-06-2010, 21:30

Firstly, any attempt to interfere with the nest is indeed a criminal offence. If you are going to cut the rest of the hedge, make sure you leave enough cover from both predators and sunlight.

extreme-4x4 · 16-06-2010, 21:36

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Originally Posted by felixthelogchopper

Firstly, any attempt to interfere with the nest is indeed a criminal offence. If you are going to cut the rest of the hedge, make sure you leave enough cover from both predators and sunlight.

or get a cat lol

Martin60 · 16-06-2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by felixthelogchopper

If you are going to cut the rest of the hedge, make sure you leave enough cover from both predators and sunlight.

Camo for predators, what next

16-06-2010, 16:02	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Birds Nest Hi Guy's, I got a problem with a birds nest in my hedge. Now first of all I don't want to do anything to harm the blackbirds who occupy it and as far as I'm aware it may be illegal to disturb them anyway. What I want to know is when are they likley to fly the nest so that I can cut the hedge? Jim

16-06-2010, 16:21	#3
Loz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wolverhampton, UK. Vehicle: Still saving... Posts: 188	My moggie bring's a black bird in on an almost daily basis, I'll pop him in the post to you! I can't see a problem with cutting the hedge once they've left, farmers must have the same issue with their miles of hedgerows.

16-06-2010, 16:46	#4
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	Cut the the hedge where the nest isn't. or the rest of the hedge except for the bit with the nest in it.its all the same. Blackbirds nest all through the summer begining in april with their last broods in july/early august, dependant on the weather. Tony

16-06-2010, 21:30	#5
felixthelogchopper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Essex Vehicle: 1996 Ford Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 284	Firstly, any attempt to interfere with the nest is indeed a criminal offence. If you are going to cut the rest of the hedge, make sure you leave enough cover from both predators and sunlight.