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Whitehouse Primary School, 2 Doagh Rd, Newtownabbey

Eco warriors do some Spring Planting

25th May 2018

The Eco team have been really busy this week getting our beds ready for planting.

We had to wait until the daffodils were ready before they could be cut back.

Mr McIntosh and Mr Kingsbury guided the children on their tasks.

You will be amazed at what they found in one of the daffodil beds!!

Take a look at our photos to see if you can spot their discovery.

Here's what to do if you make a discovery like ours!

“I found an abandoned bird nest with eggs!”

It’s unlikely the adults have left their eggs. Many birds don’t start incubating until the last egg is laid, which is why you might not see the parents for some time. Or maybe you’ve lingered too long and they’re waiting for you to scram. Even spooked birds most likely will return within a day or two.

On the off chance that the pair does not return, it probably means the eggs are not viable. Give yourself plenty of time to come to this conclusion, however, and don’t discard any nest or its contents without first reaching out to your local wildlife agency. Most birds and their nests are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which states that it is illegal to take, possess, import, export, transport, sell, purchase or barter any part of a nest or eggs unless you hold a valid permit