Jake w 232 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Could anybody tell me what these eggs are please Jake w I think they are goldys but not sure lads Edited March 30, 2014 by Jake w Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hard to say without seeing the nest, location and actual size of the egg, preferably the bird too lol. Looks like a Goldfinch or Linnet. Could even be one of the Tits though. Dont get caught taking photo`s, you might end up handing some cash over to the crown.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bob's right, mate. Only way to know beyond reasonable doubt would be to see the bird. I'm sure a few of the lads on here could have a good crack at it for ye. But, seeing the hen on them is pretty irrefutable. Edited to add; Given the time of year? If that's a wild nest? My money's on robin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jake w 232 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ok cheers lads it's at bottom of my garden and there's a load of different birds about the yard il keep my eye out but not gonna disturb them anymore cheers lads Jake w Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shamo 319 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I would suspect it isn't wild Goldy, going by the Nest type and location. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taz2010 1,297 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 defo not a goldie mate by the shape of the nest and egg markings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,795 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Robin or Dunnock ?,but it looks a full clutch so do sit away back and you should see and ID the cock bird going in and out feeding the hen who should be sat on them. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Robin or Dunnock ? Dunnock eggs are sky blue, mate Robins tend to nest about knee to waist height. Often as not in a wall or cover against a wall. They're nesting early (now). Their eggs and nest lining look good for those featured. Truth is? I really couldn't imagine what else it might be, now that we have confirmation that it's a wild nest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,795 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Chaffinches maybe as there nesting now as well and i'm sure their eggs are along the lines on the ones in the pic, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jake w 232 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Been sitting and watching and I think it is a goldy as I keep seeing a goldy cock going into where abouts it is lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunnys 1,228 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 they look like goldies ta me they gone early in ta wild ,these first nest usually fail in ta wild .atb bunnys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunnys 1,228 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Chaffinches maybe as there nesting now as well and i'm sure their eggs are along the lines on the ones in the pic, they could well be fireman seem ta have the squibbles on them , atb bunnys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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