Blue Grey Gnatcatcher in my letter box (1 Viewer)

[D-birdnovis]

Hi,

I have what looks like a blue grey gnatcatcher in my letter box. I have never seen a bird like it before and my research tells me that they are not common place in the UK.
The bird is nesting in my letter box and has been there for about 3 weeks. I check on it from time to time, the first lot of eggs just kind of disappeared and the bird was gone for 2-3 days but it has since come back and appears to have eggs again.
Is there anything I can do for it. I am not one to mess around with nature or anything but I am worried a squirrel got in and ate the first lot of eggs or something.
Any info would be awesome.


Danni

 

[delia todd]

Hi Danni and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I've moved your post to the ID forum and hope someone there will try and help you identify this nest. It won't be a Blue-gray gnatcatcher, as they don't occur in the UK.

If you can try and get a picture of the bird it would be very helpful, but a description would help too.

I hope you enjoy your time here with us.

 

[Peter C.]

Hi D-birdnovis;

Welcome to BF (as I see this is your first post...)

Fascinating situation! Not a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, for sure, since (a) they don't occur in the UK and (b) don't nest in letter boxes - they make tiny, cup nests on twigs in bushes and trees.

'Fraid I don't know what over on that side of the pond looks like a Gnatcatcher, but I'm sure some people over there will be along with suggestions shortly.

Later,
Peter

 

[dantheman]

Perhaps a Wren or a Blue Tit? Hopefully the letterbox isn't in use - that could cause the birds a problem and lead to desertion.