Nest boxes
Can anyone help? We made a nest box a couple of years ago and the very first year we had blue tits nest in there. We were so exited. Later in the year long after they had left we had a sneaky peak in the box to see a perfectly lined what looked like carpet throughout. We left it in there and the following year we had no residents. So this year we have seen lots of interest but still it appears no birds want to set up home there. Do you think this is because we have left the moss carpet inside and birds are leaving the nest as they think somebody already lives there? Should we remove all of this moss? Any advice would be much appreciated..
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I would remove all the moss and give the nest box a good clean.
See here http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/read-and-learn/helping-birds/nestboxes/smallbirds/maintenance.aspx
Sheps...
Birds are prospecting now but the tits will not properly get down to serious nesting until April. Probably a good idea to remove the moss and grass that is there. Make sure there is a clear flight line and it should not be positioned to get too much sun. A north or east aspect is preferable unless shaded for much of the day. Lots of info on the RSPB and BTO websites.
Sheps/Redwing,
Thanks for your advice. Did what you said and cleaned it out and low and behold we have had a female move in.. All being well we should be seeing some chicks soon. I believe they're blue tit's but the female does look quite white so it could be coal tits. Either Way we are very happy to host another family in our home..
Wow, I have a robbin nest but no luck. Might take some inspera toon from your nest..
Thanks..
Thanks Clinton, will update any progress ... Hope to get hatchlings
Put out mealworms for all the garden birds today. Update pictures, robin on nest and blue tits coming and going. ... sorry for poor quality, full zoom didn't want to get too close.