I have, not one, but two Robins nesting in garden. The Robiin is my favorite wild bird but to have two is a delight . I need advise on how to protect the nest from Magpies, even Blackbirds have trouble fighting them off so what chance do the Robins have?
2007-02-20 17:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Dont know about the nesting, but thought I would tell you that I have a hand-tame robin visits the garden every morning for his breakfast. I put a dish out for the birds and squirrels containing sunflower seeds, plain biscuit, toast, peanuts and nuts in shells. The robin is now so cheeky he cant wait till the dish is in place and lands on the side of whilst I'm walking down the garden! If I put a piece of toast on my outstretched hand he will land on my hand and scoff the toast!!! Cheeky or what!?
2007-02-21 06:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice. Robins are so cute.. not seen one in our garden for at least a year. I was noticing just yesterday all the new birds out and about, getting a little frisky and having fun. Lots of finches around too which I hadn't seen for a while.
For past 15 years we've always had a pair of blackbirds in garden every day..... they sit next to each other on the fence... even in the rain. Blackbirds have like the perfect caring relationship. They are smart birds. One time I saw a Sparrowhawk come down, explosion of feathers.. and take one of the blackbirds. It was sad.
2007-02-21 01:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Narky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! Robins are my favourite bird too. Maybe you could erect a canopy of netting over the nest when the parents are absent, leaving a gap large enough for the Robins but small enough to deter the Magpies. I absolutely detest Magpies because of their habit of eating live young from any nest they can reach. I know there will be people out there who say 'it's nature, just let them get on with it' but I would rather shoot a Magpie than let it eat a chick. Evil creatures.
2007-02-21 01:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by ☞H.Potter☜ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you do not interfere with nature. Appreciate the robins but if anything happens you can't get involved. I know it's cruel but it's the way it should be.
2007-02-21 03:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋