Pardalotes nesting in hanging basket

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lyndal.money
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Pardalotes nesting in hanging basket

Hi,

I have some pardalotes nesting in one of those plastic self watering hanging baskets on my from verandah.  Is it possible to move the basket onto a tree that's about 4m from it's current location- there are young in the nest. 

Lyndal

Night Parrot
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I can see why it would be tempting, but myself I wouldn't take the risk. There is a chance you might cause havoc depending on the age of the nestlings. Personally I don't think its worth that risk, particularly if they are safe as they are and have already got this far without help.

Woko
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Non disturbance gives the best chance of survival, I reckon, lyndal.

Holly
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Hi Lyndal - yes i would leave it be if possible. Given they have chosen that site they are probably quite comfortable with you anyway.

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