Topic: Best tree or shrub for Blackbirds?

[Bun]

I want to plant something that the Blackbirds will like to nest in but will keep out the Magpies, as every year they raid their nest & the alarm sound from the Blackbirds goes on for bally ages, day after bally day! Bally Magpies! >:(

[Robert_Brenchley]

Magpies are a menace to small birds, but I don't think you'll find a shrub designed to keep them out. What you need is something which grows really thickly so it's hard to see the nests. A thick thorn hedge is probably as good as anything.

[dotCompost]

without doubt pyracantha is best for blackbirds

http://www.wildlife-gardening.co.uk/OG1.htm

http://www.gardenseeker.com/Magazine/Articles/a_berry_christmas.htm

[Bun]

Fanks. :)