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The chick's in the post: Bird builds nest in Highlands mail box

A post box in the Highlands has been temporarily removed from use after great tits built a nest inside it. Pictures by photographer Peter Jolly.

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The post box in Ardgay in Sutherland has become home to a clutch of great tits
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An adult brings another special delivery for the chicks inside the box
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Customers have been offered an alternative post box for posting letters until the chicks fledge and leave

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