"Oxymel of Squill" wrote in message
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A bird of some sort is squatting in my spare letterbox, wih 10 eggs,
just
now hatching. I can't tell two birds apart except this isn't a pigeon
so
it's not for the chop. It is small, black and grey with a yellow
splash on
its chest.

I was wondering if the best thing to do is leave it alone to get on
with it
or to show a spot of hospitality by posting a worm or two through the
letterbox. Anyone have any ideas what it might be / to feed or not?

cheers

This http://www.noahsarkgardens.co.uk/Wil...ardenBirds.htm
may help with identification. Definitely do not feed it in the manner
you describe or disturb it in any way otherwise it will vacate the nest.
Just keep your distance. It will find plenty of food. You can help by
making sure that predators do not cause harm.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.