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Wild Bird nest info
June 07, 2020, 03:29 PM
armoredWild Bird nest info
I have a Robin that has built a nest in my front evergreens right next to my front door.
My bushes are in need of trimming but I don't want to disturb the nest.
How long would a nest be active?
June 07, 2020, 03:42 PM
Johnny 3eaglesRobins usually lay eggs twice, sometimes 3.
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June 07, 2020, 04:01 PM
ggileKeep an eye on the nest and make note of the activity at the nest and check if there are eggs in it. Here in SoDak the eggs are starting to hatch and the birds will be busy for the next couple weeks feeding the youngin's. Usually by the end of two weeks the babies have left the nest and the nest may, or may not, be used again. At any rate, watching the nest activity will give you some idea on how/or when to proceed.
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June 07, 2020, 04:28 PM
Mars_AttacksI do no trimming until September.
Right now, we are literally covered in baby birds.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
June 07, 2020, 05:45 PM
.38supersigThere is a nest at the corner of my shed that has the third set of birds in it. Birds everywhere.
June 07, 2020, 05:59 PM
oddballCoincidence, I have a mother duck nesting 7 eggs, for the last 7 days, in a bush right next to my front door also. I put a bowl of water and some vegetables and berries in the area.
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June 08, 2020, 08:25 AM
gw3971I had a Robins nest and the 3 eggs hatched after about 2 weeks. Then mom and dad were busy for a couple of weeks feeding them. two of the three babies died.