Birds!

[alex_m]

Anyone else having alot of trouble with birdnests? Probably a stupid question, but it's my first spring working in arb and i'm suprised how many nests there actually are! 4 tree's (or half trees) have been left standing in the last week, all collared doves or blackbirds.

One customer from last week phoned the boss, saying that the nest, that was in a small yew tree, had 'fallen out and there was a broken egg next to it'. hmmm...... No wind to speak of and the nest was firmly wedged in thick yew.....

 

Or do you just stick them through the chipper?

[David Humphries]

Ducks eggs stopped play (well, and a bat) on a monolith re-reduction last week.

 

 

 

Back to do it in a few weeks.

 

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[alex_m]

Also, how long from egg to flight for doves and blackbirds?

Edited April 27, 2010 by alex_m

[dandkgroundcare]

my job today fell five conifers got three down and then the bloody doves stop play......now have to wait until the bleeders fly

[Mesterh]

 

Or do you just stick them through the chipper?

 

No never!!

 

 

Although only when its too late.

 

Not a good time to do conny hedges atm unfortunately.

[dandkgroundcare]

No never!!

 

 

Although only when its too late.

 

Not a good time to do conny hedges atm unfortunately.

 

but some would argue its never a good time to do conny's:lol:

[Mark Bolam]

There is never a good time to do conny hedges!

 

Illegal to disturb nests, so best left if found (certainly with fledglings). Clients are usually sympathetic IME. Half finished jobs are a PITA, but you will always be asked back to finish, and get a good name!

 

Doves are a problem because they nest all year round. Relocation is usually possible when reducing conifers, but remember not to leave the squabs frying in the sun with no cover over them.

 

If nests are accidentally mullered, swift, discreet and merciful despatch is required.

[Mark Bolam]

but some would argue its never a good time to do conny's:lol:

 

Beat me to it!

[Mozza]

There is never a good time to do conny hedges!

 

Illegal to disturb nests, so best left if found (certainly with fledglings). Clients are usually sympathetic IME. Half finished jobs are a PITA, but you will always be asked back to finish, and get a good name!

 

Doves are a problem because they nest all year round. Relocation is usually possible when reducing conifers, but remember not to leave the squabs frying in the sun with no cover over them.

 

If nests are accidentally mullered, swift, discreet and merciful despatch is required.

 

What Mark said

[dandkgroundcare]

or nite time raid with air rifle..........................only kidding