I heard it through the Grapevine.

Very rewarding 🙂.

that is so lovely. lets hope she gets to raise a brood this summer. I wonder what happened to an earlier nests she built. Its getting late in the season for a first brood.

it will be wonderful to watch and she what happens.

Great to see wild birds in our gardens & more so when they take up residence & build nests & rear their young! :)

Seems nesting places for Blackbirds are in short supply. We've 3 blackbird nests in our small garden, they are always squabbling.

I had robins and wrens nesting in the same shrub this year, but didn't hear any arguments

The blackbirds in our garden this year were exhausting as they were constantly on the defensive when I was pottering out & about and my cats joined me. I was genuinely worried they’d would succumb to exhaustion during their loud & energetic displays in the heat we had and would promptly usher the cats indoors to their disapproval.....

Loved reading all of the comments ... I do think I have taken more notice of the garden wildlife since Lockdown came into force.

How lovely, my blackbirds are tame like that Shirley, they come and let me know when they want a treat, had problems with the magpies again this year but I did see some babes so my efforts managed to save two for definite ....

Now that's topical Sue, there are 3 Magpies coming in daily, parents and a youngster I think. As soon as they land, a pair of Seagulls fly in and harass them until they all leave! It's quite comical at times ... :o)

That's lovely , especially that she trusts you too. You should have a good view when the nestlings start peering over the edge of the nest!
(I like that Sedum by the way!)

Stera, I'm looking forward to seeing some young ones. That's 'Autumn Charm', originally gifted by GoY member Scottish some years ago. Strikes easily from cuttings - interested? :o)

Yes please! Will PM you.

Read your PM and replied ...

How wonderful that she has chosen to build her nest so close to you. I'm sure it will be an exciting time when the young ones fledged

We planted a vine in autumn last year and it is coming on quite well (nothing like as good as yours) I'd be thrilled if in later years we had a bird nest in ours..

Lovely blog to read and lovely pics too, Shirley. The garden can be so rewarding when it comes to wildlife, especially the birds. I’m pleased you've had the chance to see a bit more in lockdown. Looks like a perfect spot for Mrs Blackbird and family.

Julia, we sat beneath the vine yesterday with a cuppa, Mrs. Blackbird carried on sitting in the nest, oblivious to us!

Thanks Kate, what with all the birds going in and out of neighbour's huge Bay tree, plus Mrs. B.'s nest we are surrounded by birds now ... :o)

I do love the Blackies Shirley and which ever garden we have , there are always the blackbirds. We have also had the babies in the garden too. I bet you were really pleased to see the nest.

Rose, I think they are such hard working birds, on the go from dawn 'til dusk.

Shirley, How wonderful! That would make my day. When she begins feeding the chicks it will be amazing.

Julia, I take a peek each day, and most times I see her tail feathers sticking up so she's definitely incubating an egg or two!

Oh isn't it exciting? Keep us posted especially when the new arrivals make an appearance!

Will do ... :o)

Waddy, OH and I sat with a cuppa mid morning and watched Mrs. Blackbird bringing food for one, if not two, babies! I had been digging out an old Ceanothus shrub and she stayed within a foot of the spade to catch any insects. She is such a busy Mum!