birdsnest identification

[marton]

Can anyone identify a small birdsnest,found in ivy being removed from a house in central France? The outside is made from tiny twigs and lichen-the inside,which measures 45mm diameter by 30mm deep,is lined with cow hair and down.It is exquisite.

[FP]

It could be a wren's nest.  These are very neat and round with a fairly small opening.  I often have them in the ivy on my house.  I have also had siskins' nests which are also tiny and beautiful.  I am not a bird expert though.

[Newt]

Hi Marton,

Take a look at these images.
http://images.google.com/images?q=bird%20nest&hl=en& amp;lr=&sa=N&tab=wi