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Given that they've decided to build a nest right next to your front door (!), it seems that they are reasonably tolerant of human activities. Be as quiet/slow moving as you can when watering, so you don't startle them — I agree with the 'misting' suggestion.
Do you see the adults around much? If so, you might find that they appreciate offers of food — especially when the eggs hatch. 'Our' robins love cheese (supermarket value grated cheddar) & will take it off our hands, given a bit of patience.
Do you see the adults around much? If so, you might find that they appreciate offers of food — especially when the eggs hatch. 'Our' robins love cheese (supermarket value grated cheddar) & will take it off our hands, given a bit of patience.
One way of watering that would work quite well is to use a plastic bottle. Make a very small hole in the lid, fill with water and place upside-down on the surface of the compost in the basket, perhaps balanced against the wall. It'll dribble water directly onto soil without disturbing the birdies.
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
One way of watering that would work quite well is to use a plastic bottle. Make a very small hole in the lid, fill with water and place upside-down on the surface of the compost in the basket, perhaps balanced against the wall. It'll dribble water directly onto soil without disturbing the birdies.
Yep, cut the bottom off a bottle of Buxton or Evian 75cl water & put it in top down (top off )Pour the water into it & it will drip through rather than soak it all
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
One way of watering that would work quite well is to use a plastic bottle. Make a very small hole in the lid, fill with water and place upside-down on the surface of the compost in the basket, perhaps balanced against the wall. It'll dribble water directly onto soil without disturbing the birdies.
Maybe I will try this. They have chosen a nice warm place it being a south facing wall.;)Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff