Bird to make special delivery to postbox

RESIDENTS in a rural area of Co Clare have been asked to be patient for a few weeks after a nesting bird took up residence in their local postbox in recent days.

The bird, believed to be a blue tit, moved in to the An Post box over the weekend and has already built a substantial nest.

The expectant mother is due to lay her eggs in the coming weeks so in the meantime, a conscientious postal worker has erected a makeshift sign warning locals of the presence of the lodger.