Do Blackbirds use a nest twice? (1 Viewer)

[amelia1730]

I reluctantly want to cut a climbing evergreen Clematis down in the garden - it's half dead and messy - but at present I have a blackbird nesting in the half that is green and leafy near my kitchen window. I have cut some away already (it spreads about 8 feet) in case any other birds decide to use it for nesting leaving Blackie and family well alone. Are they likely to use the nest again? I would hate to remove what's left of the greenery if there is a possibility.

I have a very fast growing evergreen ready to plant ASAP to cover the trellis for the summer so really want to remove the old one as soon as the blackbirds have fledged.

 

[KnockerNorton]

there is a possibility but it's quite small, as they usually build a nest nest, especially if the first one has been disturbed a bit. I'd wit til they're gone, then carry on trimming. They'll be at least a week between fledging and new nesting anyway.

 

[Edward]

The Blackbirds in my garden used the same nest three times last summer.

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[amelia1730]

Oh dear! My new plant may have to wait...............