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Springwatch Easter egg quiz

Tim Scoones Tim Scoones | 14:53 UK time, Wednesday, 31 March 2010

This Easter weekend you might find more than just chocolate eggs if you venture out into your garden, but can you tell which feathered families have moved in?

Our friends over at the BTO have launched their in an attempt to find out which birds are nesting in gardens across Britain and Ireland.

To start you off, they've helped us put together this quiz. Can you tell us which doting parents these nests and eggs belong to?

1. Pathetic Platform © Richard Castell
Pathetic Platform © Richard Castell
2. Unusual location © Richard Castell
Unusual location © Richard Castell
3. Re-used for several broods © Richard Castell
Re-used for several broods © Richard Castell
4. Found lower down © Peter Castell
Found lower down © Peter Castell
5. Easy to watch © Richard Castell
Easy to watch © Richard Castell
6. Loose layering © Richard Castell
Loose layering © Richard Castell
7. Untidy © Richard Castell
Untidy © Richard Castell
8. Cobweb construction © Richard Castell
Cobweb construction © Richard Castell

To request an identification wallchart featuring these images and get involved in the survey visit .

They have a loads of info for anyone interested in taking part, including important advice on .

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