Abandoned Nest Box

[horselady]

I was so thrilled when blue tits chose our nest box to build their home, but noticed all the chirping babies had suddenly gone very quiet. Left it a week then we got the box down today and there were 4 dead babies in it. Why would this have happened, everything seemed normal and the box isn't in a place where they were disturbed. Poor little things

[ladybirder]

Parents killed by cat or other predator perhaps. Very upsetting horselady.

[Chipchopper]

I have a nest box which has had young great tits in it for a few weeks, mine has also gone quiet for the past three days (not checked it yet), I hoping that they are now fledged.
There has been a very determined black cat prowling around prior to it going quiet, I scared it away every time I saw it, but couldn't watch it 24 + 7.
Think I'll take a peak in the morning.
Hope at least some of yours managed to get away, this is one reason they have large broods.

[Chipchopper]

Hi Horselady,
After reading your post yesterday, I decided to check on my nest box this morning.
Plenty of fluffy nesting material, that was all but I did hear a lot twittering from nearby trees, so I feel fairly confident that at least some made it.
Just thought I'd post an update.
Hopefully some of your chicks made it too.

[horselady]

I hope so Chipchopper.