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Handy Tips - Nesting Boxes |  |
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Siting nest boxes correctly is important for two reasons. Firstly, a good site will increase the likelihood of the box being used and, secondly, will increase the chances of the young fledging successfully. A good position will be secluded, sheltered from driving rain and too much strong sunlight and give as little opportunity as possible for cats to ambush the occupiers! Nest boxes should be separated from your feeding areas to avoid |
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conflict between nesting and feeding birds. A new nest box has a very good chance of being used if it is put out in late winter or early spring. Clean out your boxes once they have been used to keep down the build up of parasites. Wear gloves for this job! New nest boxes may be more attractive to some birds than old ones and if a box is not used in a couple of seasons it is probably in the wrong place. Don't forget that birds need shelter in the winter too and will often use boxes as a roosting place. |
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