Nice birdie! Golfer discovers robin nesting in clubs

RSPB member Jim Nisbet found the mother sitting on five eggs amongst the golf clubs in his garage.

In the rough: The nesting robin peers back at Jim. (SWNS)

Golfer Jim Nisbet got himself a surprise birdie when he went for his spare clubs - and found a robin nesting in them.

The mother was sitting on five eggs and Jim spotted her just in time, gently avoided disturbing them.

To his delight the brood have now successfully hatched and left his garage.


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Jim, an RSPB member from Burnside, South Lanarkshire, said: 'Over the last few years a robin has visited the garage and nested.

'This year however the choice of my spare golf bag was a rather unexpected site.


'I discovered that there were five eggs and I tried not to disturb the nest but took the chance of the photos.

'I'm now anticipating the robin's presence, as usual, when some gardening is being done and we expose some worms for her chicks.'

 

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An RSPB spokesman said: 'Robins can be inventive when it comes to building a nest, occasionally forgoing the conventional nestbox for a safe and snug site elsewhere.

'Providing birds and other garden wildlife with shelter to raise their young, as well as food and water, is a fantastic way to give nature a home on your doorstep.'