Birds nest in shed

GBX

Hi,

Found this little nest in my shed. Possibly could be robins. Saw a robin in the garden the other day for the first time ever. But could be another bird.

Are they robins or another bird?

Esel

I think a robin's eggs are blue.

Mech1

I know you mean no harm, but I recommend that you delete the photo above as your not allowed to take photos or otherwise disturb a birds nest.

https://www.npws.ie/licencesandconsents/education-and-science/photograph-or-film-protected-wild-animal-or-bird

Esel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123342952#Comment_123342952

From your link:

In general a licence is not required for photography/ filming of wild birds provided that there will be no risk of disturbance to a nest containing eggs or unflown young of any bird,

however, if you intend to photograph a wild bird on or near the breeding place of such a bird, you should apply for a licence

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I don't think taking a photo of the nest/eggs inside a shed would be considered 'disturbance'.

Seth Brundle

I assume they are blue tit eggs: https://blog.gardenwildlifedirect.co.uk/bird-egg-identification-chart/

Boardnashea

"In general a licence is not required for photography/ filming of wild birds  provided that there will be no risk of disturbance to a nest containing eggs or unflown young  of any bird"

This is exactly what you are doing when taking a photo of a nest with eggs in it. You are disturbing a nest containing eggs.

It is lovely to have in in your shed. You are very lucky. Now step back and enjoy from a distance.

10-10-20

Ah here lads, I feel that there has been an over-reaction completely here. That's unfair on the original poster - assuming malevolence or intent with a camera-phone on his part towards the nest. Yes, I understand that there is legislation there but don't jump down posters throats on the basis of their fascination at the natural world.

I'll just add that it's important to close any door but to make sure that the entry-point is maintained into the shed, as I had an issue with a cat and a birdbox on a tree years ago which caused the loss of blue-tit 7 chicks, and it upset me greatly at the time.

GBX

Definitely an overreaction. I'm aware not to disturb a nest, I'm leaving them in peace. I won't be deleting the picture.

In regards to keeping the opening clear. There is an access point which they'll be able to fly in and out of.

Thanks the replies.

Mech1

Check the forum charter. Its even listed in there that photos of nests are not allowed.

I was not trying to cause trouble or anything for the op but rules are rules.

Boardnashea

I was not "assuming malevolence or intent" but a nest of tiny eggs abandoned for any more time than is necessary is at risk of cooling and dying, while a photo is being taken. Parent bird is hovering about outside, waiting for you to leave and may stay away much longer than intended as a result. "Disturbing" is more than physically harming the nest or the eggs.

I would not be concerned about continued use of the shed while incubation and fledging continues but please keep it to a minimum and don't try and peak in to the nest again.

Nests can easily be abandoned completely.

GBX

Photo deleted. Rules are rules - no issue there. I didn't see the forum rules, it's the 7th sticky down the list, I didn't scroll down, just clicked the post new topic at the top of my browser page on my phone. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Anyway, I'm obviously concerned the nest is left. I'm the only one who goes into the shed. Which is not often. So hopefully they'll grow and hatch without issue.

Mech1

What we need now is a mod to step up and confirm that all is good now and maybe explain how this works.

OpenYourEyes

Mod Note: Disturbance is disturbance, regardless of intent or impact. Thanks GBX for deleting the image as we don't want to encourage nest photos in any way, shape or form.

Thankfully in instances like this Robins can do perfectly fine if someone is using the shed as long as they limit their time going in and out or standing at the entrance etc.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Rubberchikken

We had a pair of birds nest in a hole in the doorway of our shed some years ago.

Didn't realise it until we heard the chirping while in the shed one day. We'd been going in and out, not realising.

The hole was in the wall.on the outside of the door and no way would we have disturbed them.if We'd known.

It was lovely to watch the parents come.and go feeding and finally see the little uns eventually take flight.

We blocked the hole after they all left as we'd noticed our cat sitting on the ground underneath looking very hungry.

These days the birds nest under the eve over our gutters.