Nature can be so cruel!
For the past few weeks I have been enjoying seeing a pair of Mistle Thrushes (sure they were) creating a nest in a tree opposite my flats. Must admit was a bit concerned as could see where they had made this nest was rather exposed, even more so as the trees are late in leafing this year.But last night could hear a lot of bird noise and when I looked out could see the pair frantically flitting from one tree to the other. And then I saw it..........a crow making it's way to the nest. And the worst thing happened, it flew away with a chick..........and then came back for another. Now I know it probably has it's own chicks and crows are not called carion crows for nothing but these poor adult thrushes were doing their hardest to get the crow away from the nest.......all to no avail. Part of me is now hoping they will now move to another nesting area as am sure now the crows know it is there they will be back. Nature is a wonderful thing but can be so cruel sometimes.
Carol Burge ● 5463d0 Comments