Mr & Mrs Blackbird - time for nesting

[ladylouise62]

Having caught them in my front garden (well, I snapped her but he was being shy and hiding under the hedge), I went into the kitchen only to see them both 5 minutes later in the back garden - and she had a mouthful of leaves. She then flew off into the ivy... so hopefully they will stay this time (last year a pair started but gave up). The reason they abandoned it before was due to the cat appearing on the top of the fence, so I'm going to have to find a time when they aren't about to put something on the top to ensure that they can't get anywhere near.

[rolf]

Oh yes very good, looks like a pair of home makers.

[ladylouise62]

...yep, a pity that I can't set up a nest-cam

[rolf]

Got one you can borrow, or is it too late?

[ladylouise62]

I'm not sure if they are resident yet, I'd have to check, and I suppose itdepends upon how long it would take to set up.
Also, it wouldn't be 100% protected from the elements as it's just tucked in the ivy - is that ok?

[rolf]

I'll have a look.