How to Move a Robin's Nest
For some, noticing a robin's nest in their yard provides an opportunity to watch the beauty of nature unfold before their eyes. But there might be a reason a homeowner needs to move a nest -- perhaps it's in a tree that needs to be removed. Robins also occasionally nest in the cavities of swing sets or other structures that might need to be moved. If you do need to move the nest, you need to exercise caution, as doing it the wrong way may be bad for the bird's little family. And keep in mind that the entire process of incubating the young robins takes only two weeks, and in another two weeks the young birds will fly off. The experts say to let the nest be if it all possible. Does this Spark an idea?
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Check the nest. Depending on the location of the nest, you may need to use a regular ladder or a step ladder to get to the nest. Before climbing onto the ladder, make sure that it is set securely into the ground. You may want to enlist help to hold the ladder for you to make sure it's secure.
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Look inside the nest and examine its contents. Do not touch the nest in any way. Simply look inside and see whether or not it is empty or if there are eggs inside it.
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Determine whether the nest can be moved. If the nest has eggs, moving it may deter the adult robin from returning to it, simply because of confusion, thus leading to the abandonment of the eggs. If the nest is empty or unfinished, you can move it since eggs have not yet been laid or have already been hatched.
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Discard the nest if it is empty, or unfinished. Neither the robin's environment nor the process of nature will be disturbed if you move an unfinished or empty nest. Simply put on a pair of gloves, take the nest down, and dispose of it in an outdoor trashcan.
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References
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