Robins and Stellar Jays

Discussion in 'Celebrate Biodiversity' started by Roger Hawkes, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. Roger Hawkes

    Roger Hawkes Active Member

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    Hi . This is not a plant problem ,but it is sort of tree problem at a stretch . I'm not sure where to ask this but I'll try here .
    We have a pair of Robins and also a pair of Stellar Jays which now have two offspring .The Robins we thought had a young one as instead of two hopping around we saw three .Now I think we are back to two . All of a sudden I and my neighbour have each found a Robins egg in our garden . It was suggested that the jays may have taken them out of the nest .
    My question . Is there a nest which can be built for the Robins to protect the eggs from the Jays or other predators ?
    I find it a bit disturbing watching and listening to the Robins having to battle it out every spring . I hope there is a nesting solution .
    I also notice a severe drop in the smaller birds this year .
    Thanks , from Saltspring Island .
    Roger
     

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