Posted in Nest Boxes on Nov 7th, 2008 4 Comments »
After years and years of using wooden nest boxes I’m considering using a woodcrete nest box.
Three hole Schwegler nest box Allows addition light, which encourages birds to nest in the back of the box out of the reach of predators.
I’ve found out the Schwegler nest boxes are Woodcrete boxes made from a mixture of sawdust and [...]
Posted in General on Nov 5th, 2008 No Comments »
Now is a good time to buy a nest box as birds roost together in old nests or in nest boxes. They do this to help them survive and keep warm through the winter nights.
The roof should overhang the entrance hole to keep out rain.
Make sure the roof fits well as torrential rain could flood a nest [...]
Posted in General on Apr 12th, 2008 No Comments »
A bird box with a camera would be a lovely thing to have and I asked advice about bird boxes with cameras the other day
I’ve decided not to get one at the moment.
Have just bought some more bird food and I need to get a new hanging feeder, so will leave the bird box camera for [...]
Posted in Nest Boxes on Mar 22nd, 2008 5 Comments »
I’m thinking of saving up and getting a bird box with a camera - for next year.
If you have a bird box with a camera that you are using this bird nesting season and have any advice or can recommend one please let me know.
Thanks. Trisha
Posted in General on Dec 26th, 2007 No Comments »
I’d like to give you some top tips about feeding birds and enjoying bird feeding -
Buy a bird box now. If you put a bird box up now it can be used by birds to overwinter in as a roost. It will mean the bird box will already be in place for the nesting season next year.
Get children [...]
