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Thrush builds nest in underground carpark

  • 23-05-2010 09:08PM
    #1
    Sundew
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    Last week I was going to my car in an underground carpark where I live . I looked up at one of the steel girders and noticed ribbons of plastic hanging down. Thinking that kids had thrown stuff up I went to pull them down and noticed that a nest had been built.
    Seems to be a song thrush. I'm very surprised they would come in to a covered carpark to build a nest :eek:

    Got a photo this evening but will try and get a better one during the day.
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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Sing Thrush. You'll find birds nesting is some very unusual places. It's not unusual to find them in unusual places.:)


  • #3
    Sundew
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    Caspian Rapid Cheek wrote: »
    Sing Thrush. You'll find birds nesting is some very unusual places. It's not unusual to find them in unusual places.:)

    I think the reason I was surprised is that it's a very busy residental carpark with lots of noise etc. Though it's a great place for little birds to fledge :D


  • #4
    stevensi
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    I actually think that is a mistle thrush. It looks more paler then a song thrush although that may be light


  • #5
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Going by mottling and head size relative to body I'd definately say SOng Thrush. Colour or tone ID is a non-runner in this case.


  • #6
    LostCovey
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    Caspian Rapid Cheek wrote: »
    Going by mottling and head size relative to body I'd definately say SOng Thrush. Colour or tone ID is a non-runner in this case.


    It's a Mistle Thrush.

    - head pattern
    - head shape
    - shape and pattern of ventral spots
    - decorated nest, using colourful bits of plastic and string

    LostCovey


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  • #7
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I bow to your superior eyesight. Mine is not what it was and I can't make out the detail you can - particularly on a laptop out on this bright day. :)

    I thought the spotting was smaller/less bold than usual for a Mistle Thrush though I'd love to see the colours better.

    Oh for the clarity of youth!


  • #8
    Sundew
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    LostCovey wrote: »
    It's a Mistle Thrush.

    - head pattern
    - head shape
    - shape and pattern of ventral spots
    - decorated nest, using colourful bits of plastic and string

    LostCovey

    Yeah I laughed when I saw the streamers hanging out of the nest:D Thats what drew my attention to it in the first place. Actually my hubby was going to cut them in case some little gurriers spotted them!

    It seems we have some chicks today.036.gif
    Spotted both parents on the nest at the same time and saw some little heads when I looked up after work this evening. Will get my camera out tomorrow and get a shot.


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