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14-05-2009, 03:54 PM
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| | | Re: Robins and nest boxes
Our Robins nested in a sort of shed with no door, on an open shelf where the cat could easily have got them (had I not trained her that birds are our friends).
The OH thought they were stupid, and yes, we have a Robin nest box too.
Somehow all 6 chicks fledged 
I'd really like to say at this point that the Robins obviously knew best. But to be honest, I think it was luck that made this brood successful (and my excellent cat management skills  ).
Weird nesting habits seem to be a common Robin trait.
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14-05-2009, 03:57 PM
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| | | Re: Robins and nest boxes
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Originally Posted by Jim Ford  The 2 we have that aren't used are 90% hidden in ivy. Of the ones in use, one is quite exposed in a cotoneaster bush 2 meters from a public footpath and the other is fully exposed on a wall in the car port.
Jim | We've had a robin box on our garage wall within the garden for 10 years - Never been touched - This little fella below is so deep within our garden hedge we could hardly get him, and certainly would never see him..... one of a clutch of 5 rung during the last few days. What I'm saying is - ideally - they should be hidden. 
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14-05-2009, 08:24 PM
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| | | Re: Robins and nest boxes
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Originally Posted by larachmor We've had a robin box on our garage wall within the garden for 10 years - Never been touched - This little fella below is so deep within our garden hedge we could hardly get him, and certainly would never see him..... one of a clutch of 5 rung during the last few days. What I'm saying is - ideally - they should be hidden. | They're sneeky huh?! 
Awww he's lovely and so glad he's made it so far - great pic!
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