Nest box activity

I guess they must be right @Kandy.

 

I wonder if they would use an all metal nest box, perhaps with a wooden interior

 

They are almost certainly from a failed nest from last year. Watch the box closely for a day or two and if no activity, clear it out. Too early for tits (or any other small birds) to breed now.

 

I don't know, possibly yes if it were placed in direct sunlight. Maybe some tiny ventilation holes . Or perhaps surrounding the nest box with metal bars to narrow for a Woodpecker to get through might work. Similar to a Squizzer proof bird feeder but larger. It was just thought . R has made a Starling proof feeder from chicken wire and bits of pallet wood. I doubt a Woodpecker would get through it. I'll take a picture tomorrow.

 

Just watched a Magpie break off a twig from the fir tree and fly away to where they usually nest each year. And saw the Bluetits checking out the box on the willow tree earlier. Baby season is gearing up

 

I haven't got any tit nest boxes in the garden yet but when I get round to it what would be the best direction to face them please? I've been told they should face a specific way.

 

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My neighbour has two 5ft apart facing W he gets a nest in both boxes every year, i have them facing in every direction and only get visitors ,

I found time to make two this afternoon, nothing special just a quick knock up, ive burnt them to make them waterproof and make them look old,

I need to find a appropriate drill bit, i have one somewhere and they can go up .

 

Mine face East; you don't want to place them where they would get full sun all day. A little in the morning is fine to warm things up a bit but not midday sun.

 

North or east. South and west get too hot but if shaded most of the day can be successful. There also needs to be a clear flight line.

 

Thanks all, east it will probably be then. Having said that.....

I can live in hope @Redwing but I don't think that's going to happen way up here.

 

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