Hello, I have a starlings nest in an old tyre high up on the side of the house, the eggs hatched just a week ago and it’s been lovely watching mam coming and going and feeding her chicks, however I went out this morning and the nest is empty, could she hav

Seems an unusual place for a Starling's nest ... however the chicks are in the nest for about 3 weeks after hatching so from your timings it appears likely that there has been predation!

Yes you’re correct, unfortunately I spotted a young cat in my garden just after I posted the question

Thank you for the reply!