Relocating A BIRDS NEST WITH EGGS
 

G'day augi

As long as the parents know where the nest is located now, they should
resume parenting. Keep an eye out to make sure the chicks are being fed
when they squawk, otherwise you might have to take on the parenting role
yourself.

Bronwyn ;-)


augie wrote:
We have had to remove a huge gum tree from our yard due to renovations.

A nest with eggs was discovered in our tree, and between us and the tree
loppers we salvaged the nest and part of the branch it was located on.
The best solution I could come up with was to relocate the nest into the
next closest (but smaller) tree, about 4 meters away, so the nest would
still have shelter.

The parent birds are agitated and trying to locate their nest.

What are the chances of our 'relocation program' working out?

(The birds are small black and white birds, larger than a willy wagtail,
smaller than a butcher bird. I have no idea what they are called, but
have stayed as a pair caring for the nest until now).