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Wren's Nest (was - help identify nest?)

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  • 28-04-2012 9:09pm
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    sineadom
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi all,
    Found a spherical (but a bit elongated) mossy nest low in an evergreen bush, hole entrance at the front with some hay peering out. Found an eggshell under it - small and white with only a few very light rust coloured speckles. I'm thinking it's a wren's nest but not sure. Have taken a pic, can upload tomorrow if nec.
    Thanks in advance for your help!
    Sinead


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    Kess73
    Registered Users Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    Wrens lay white eggs which can be specked, and your description of the nest sounds right for a wren.


    Best thing you can do is keep your distance in case there are young in the nest.


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    swifts need our help!
    Registered Users Posts: 944 ✭✭✭swifts need our help!


    yeah probably a wren. They usually have a front door step made of tiny twigs


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    sineadom
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭sineadom


    Watched it from the safety of the car the other day - it's a wren's nest alright, parents in and out constantly, feeding chicks.:) The car was parked on the concrete right by it but they didnt pay any heed to me sitting inside - near impossible to get pics with my camera tho - they're just too darn quick! :)


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