Bardsley Construction Ltd

Bardsley staff flock to protect birds nest.

A Blackbirds nest was discovered by Bardsley employees during the construction of a new Facility Management building for Edge Hill University at Ormskirk.

Dr. Des Callaghan, Consultant Ecologist at Eco Study (www.ecostudy.co.uk) said "Your support is much appreciated and I look forward to hearing when the birds have all safely fledged."

The nest was located within a hole in the rear wall of the building at about 2m height, near to the SE corner of the building. The hole has been created for a flu to be fitted, leading from a boiler in the plant room to the exterior. The Blackbird nest is in good condition and contains five eggs, which are being incubated presently by the parent. The Blackbird female was active around the nest and seemed accustomed to the construction activity occuring in the local vicinity.

1. No works that may damage or destroy the nest and eggs should be undertaken. Works on fitting the flu should proceed only once the nest becomes inactive. This will be within 2 to 4 weeks if the female hatches the eggs and rears the young, or earlier if she abandons the nest.
2. A temporary notice that explains the location of the nest and its legal protection should be fixed to the exterior wall of the building near to the nest.
3. The nest should be re-inspected at weekly intervals so that I may report on its condition and the point at which it becomes inactive and can be removed.