leightonjames Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 So there I was, pottering along in the Brisol traffic yesterday afternoon and I suddenly notice that my engine temp is in the red. Sh*t.... I pull over and pop the bonnet. I'm not the most mechanically inclined but thought I'd take a look t the radiator. Sandwiched in the bottom left corner (between another tiny radiator - anyone know what that is?) was this; A friggin birds nest!! At first I thought it was just dead grass caught up inside but definitely not. Can even see the marks where the little blighter has been paying regular visits through the front grill!! Cheers Leighton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Imagine its thoughts when you've been out driving... "wheres ma house?!".... or maybe it tags along for the ride and enjoys the breeze... sorry POUNDING IN THE FACE from the wind lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzer_R Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well I've never seen a birds nest in an engine bay! Must mean you don't drive it enough haha, I'm guessing the other little radiator your referring to is the oil cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I have forwarded the picture to the RSPB who have come back to me saying it is the nest of the Spotted Icterin Warbler. It is apparently one of Britain's rarest birds and as such is on their endangered species list. Their instructions are that you VERY carefully put it back as it was and under no circumstances drive the car until the end of the mating season in October. You need to pm me your details so that they can send a protection and enforcement officer round. They say you would be compensated for alternative travel on the bus up to a maximum of £3.10 per day until it has mated and the eggs hatched. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leightonjames Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 LeonK - hahaha! I drive it everyday which is the weirdest thing! Only parked on the drive overnight!! Gotta feel sorry for the little thing, all that effort haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I have forwarded the picture to the RSPB who have come back to me saying it is the nest of the Spotted Icterin Warbler. It is apparently one of Britain's rarest birds and as such is on their endangered species list. Their instructions are that you VERY carefully put it back as it was and under no circumstances drive the car until the end of the mating season in October. You need to pm me your details so that they can send a protection and enforcement officer round. They say you would be compensated for alternative travel on the bus up to a maximum of £3.10 per day until it has mated and the eggs hatched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesding Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Wow! At least the bird has taste 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattfinch Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I can't believe that was in you engine bay and also can't believe they don't want you to drive your car until the end of the mating season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Have you checked the washer bottle for great crested newts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Someone else has a mouse living in theres lol the zed santary ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Mate your getting the wrong types off birds in your car lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Someone else has a mouse living in theres lol the zed santary ha ha I once saw a horse in a 370..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I wouldnt eat that one just burn her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Or should have said him lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Damn......that's some freaky find! Be even madder if you found a roasted bird and a couple of boiled eggs in there Look on the bright side. Bit of sugar......boil that sh$t up for A few hours......hey Presto! BIRDS NEST SOUP Highly prized Chinese delicacy :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Keyser Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I take it you don't get out much It takes a while to make a nest that big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Wow, I was not expecting to see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Umm, a good habit to get into is when cleaning the car weekly (presuming that one does clean the Z weekly) is check everything under the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideboy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Could be worse, pulled a live pheasant out of the neighbours volvo last year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Could be worse, pulled a live pheasant out of the neighbours volvo last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Someone else has a mouse living in theres lol the zed santary ha ha I once saw a horse in a 370..... I thought Amy Winehorse was dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattfinch Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 :lol: ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siman350z Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hahaha, if you find a bird nesting in your car you need to use/ clean it more often! I know these engine bay detailers are a little crazy but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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