The peat piles they usually use in the main yard have very shallow sloping sides so far and are unsuitable for them, perhaps the workers there have learned that this will prevent them nesting in it as when they do, the workers have to leave the piles untouched until they've fledged which must be an inconvenience for them even though they seem to enjoy and support the wildlife around there on the whole.
Kane Brides said
Wed Jun 6 9:11 PM, 2007
Does anyone know if the Sand Martins are breeding at the Peat Works in Astley this year?
Cheers Kane
Cheers Kane
The peat piles they usually use in the main yard have very shallow sloping sides so far and are unsuitable for them, perhaps the workers there have learned that this will prevent them nesting in it as when they do, the workers have to leave the piles untouched until they've fledged which must be an inconvenience for them even though they seem to enjoy and support the wildlife around there on the whole.