Blackbirds nesting in November

[Ryan m]

Went to reduce some conifers today 09/11/21 and had to postpone due to 2 blackbird nests, unusual or due to warm weather?

[openspaceman]

37 minutes ago, Ryan m said:

 

Went to reduce some conifers today 09/11/21 and had to postpone due to 2 blackbird nests, unusual or due to warm weather?

 

About 15 years ago I saw a blackbird sitting eggs in a hedge abutting a university building in February. I assumed the warmth from the building made them start early.

[nepia]

That's a shame; I'd say that not only would any hatchlings not stand a chance due to cold and lack of food but the parents would struggle trying to feed offspring to their own detriment.  A lose, lose situation

[Ryan m]

That's a shame; I'd say that not only would any hatchlings not stand a chance due to cold and lack of food but the parents would struggle trying to feed offspring to their own detriment.  A lose, lose situation

[Ryan m]

If they even hatch, it’s going to get really cold soon!

[Mr. Ed]

We had bats flying at noon yesterday - is that normal?

 

[Mark J]

1 hour ago, Mr. Ed said:

We had bats flying at noon yesterday - is that normal?

 

No, perhaps something has disturbed their roost.

[Khriss]

5 hours ago, nepia said:

That's a shame; I'd say that not only would any hatchlings not stand a chance due to cold and lack of food but the parents would struggle trying to feed offspring to their own detriment.  A lose, lose situation

Make sure birdfeeders are nearby and full. K

[nepia]

Blackbirds aren't interested in the peanuts, sunflower hearts or mixed seed we feed.  I wouldn't expect them to hop up onto the feeders but they even stay away from the spill; there are plenty of other willing avian ground feeders for that though 

[Stere]

They like fallen apples