It's a robin's nest!

It's a robin's nest!, originally uploaded by Rhian vK.

I did my best to avoid disturbing the nest, though I had to place it on the

one chair I could leave in the hangar. I didn't notice the original position

of the parasol, so did my best to conceal the nest, but leaving access for the

parent bird.

And yes, a robin has been sitting on the eggs!

The robin is famous for its unusual nesting places, especially those in and

around the garden - old kettles are often used where provided. More unusual

sites have included: coat pockets, letter boxes, the skeletons of animals,

items of machinery, filing cabinets, old tins, old boots and even unmade beds.

A more usual site is in a hollow or a bank on the woodland floor.