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Staff at the Fledgling Project were shocked to find a feathered friend had made this nest in the engine of their community bus.
It was a case of history repeating itself, as 19 years ago exactly the same happened when a fledgling nested in their vehicle. At the time the unnamed Project, which offers rural community transport for the elderly, disabled and socially excluded in Howden, was running a competition to help decide on a name.
"One lady suggested naming it after the bird and that how the Fledgling Project came about," said founding member Christine Say.
Christine's husband David found the nest when he came to check the water and oil in preparation for the bus to be serviced.
"I got a shock when this bird came flying out of the bonnet. We can't believe it has happened again. This time it was a song thrush, which are lucky, so we have been told to buy a lottery ticket!"
After seeking expert advice the couple have discovered their bus will remain out of service for a while as they have to wait 10 days for the eggs to hatch and another 10 until the fledglings are ready to leave the nest.
"We intend to do everything humanly possible to ensure these birds are not disturbed, even if we have to get a new bus drafted in," said David. (22-05-57 GT)
Published on 22nd May 2008 in News.
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