Baby bird identification

SillyMangoX

I was in my shed today, took down a watering can with the intention of doing some gardening and noticed it felt a bit heavy. Had a look inside and got a lovely surprise! I put the can back up where it was straight away after taking a picture. Does anyone have any clue what they might be? I’m thinking robins and I know they can nest in unusual places!

SillyMangoX

MOD: Just a reminder that, as Srameen pointed out, it's illegal to approach/disturb/photograph nests and nesting areas without a valid licence.

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Probably a robin.



Just a general note, as a young bird was mentioned, (and I don't make the rules) but it's actually illegal to photograph chicks in nests.

SillyMangoX

I had never heard of that law before, wouldn’t have done it if I realised

Stigura

Cecilia Creamy Copper wrote: »

Just a general note, as a young bird was mentioned, (and I don't make the rules) but it's actually illegal to photograph chicks in nests.

Just out of bone idle curiosity ~ in no way trying to act devils advocate here;

Where does that leave people with those web cam fitted nest boxes

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Stigura wrote: »

Just out of bone idle curiosity ~ in no way trying to act devils advocate here;

Where does that leave people with those web cam fitted nest boxes

It's related to disturbance. There are no issues with nest cams , if fitted before nesting begins.