Nest ID please

[Kittiwake]

Just found this tiny little nest in the garden. I'm not sure what species it is. Any ideas?



Thanks

[astarsdad]

Hi,

That lovely nest is a chaffinches. Most nests can be described as a work of art and if that is the case, chaffinches nest are the Da Vinci's of the art world, so intricate.

Terry

[Kittiwake]

Thanks for the ID, Terry! It certainly is a thing of beauty.

[posie]

Beautiful nest, but why are the insides of the chicks' mouths a different colour, is it due to the light when the pic was taken?

[Kittiwake]

Yes, probably Posie. It was bright sunlight and half the nest is in shadow. It was a rather hurried photo as I didn't want to interfere. Walked past it earlier today and could just make out an adult bird sitting in it, so all is well.