Spring is in the air... (1 Viewer)

JMikeB said:

Or some local Magpies think. This morning it is foggy and 1°C yet a pair of Magpies are busy nest building near the small feeding station I have set up at work nr Wigan. The nest is approx one third finished.

It is not long since I saw a Wood Pigeon sitting on eggs nr Wigan, at Martin Mere last Saturday I saw Mallards mating and also some very young Mallard ducklings.

Anyone else seeing signs that the birds are already preparing for warmer days?

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pabs said:

Mike,
Corvids are known for being early nesters. What I have found strange lately is that in the last 2 years I have had blackbirds singing at 3 o'clock in the morning in january. There seems to be an increasing collection of birds singing before dawn in towns and at odd times of year.
regards,
Paul
http://www.birdlist.co.uk

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