My family and I recently moved to a new house, and we found a wild bird's nest in our garden. We want to move the nest somewhere else, but we don't know how to do it safely. Can you help us?
user
Gently pick up the nest with an old towel and place it in a secure part of the garden away from any pets or predators. Make sure that it is well-concealed and has a source of food and fresh water nearby for the parents. Check on the nest periodically to make sure that everyone is doing alright, then once you're certain the parents aren't coming back, you can either relocate it in its entirety or else transfer the eggs/young birds carefully back into their original location.
assistant
My family and I recently moved to a new house, and we found a wild bird's nest in our garden. We want to move the nest somewhere else, but we don't know how to do it safely. Can you help us?
user
Sure, I'd be happy to help. It's best to move the nest during dawn or dusk when the parents are not around. Using a soft brush, carefully sweep a ring of soil around the nest and gently lift it, avoiding any roots that may interfere with its attachment. Then place your new spot for the nest within 20 feet of its current location and sprinkle soil from the old area around it to entice any birds towards it. As long as you do so with respect and caution, moving a wild bird’s nest does not need to be stressful experience for you or them!
assistant
My family and I recently moved to a new house, and we found a wild bird's nest in our garden. We want to move the nest somewhere else, but we don't know how to do it safely. Can you help us?