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Coal Tit Box (1 Viewer)
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timmyjones
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i have had a successful coal tit box this year concealed by a honeysuckle 10ft high on side of house
i have had a successful coal tit box this year concealed by a honeysuckle 10ft high on side of house
About to put about 160 boxes or so in a woodland I have and hope to get a pair or two Coal Tits. As I understand, they are regular but less frequent users of boxes. Essentually like a box size of Blue Tit, but could benefit from a hole only 25 mm, as this could prevent other species taking it over. As for where, Timmy's post shows anywhere is possible, but I think a box in a conifer stands a slightly better chance - if there is an isolated conifer in an otherwise deciduous woodland, this is the spot to put your box.
However, if Coalie is visiting your garden through the winter, keep your fingers crossed ...they can suss out the site during the winter and maybe will stay on to breed
However, if Coalie is visiting your garden through the winter, keep your fingers crossed ...they can suss out the site during the winter and maybe will stay on to breed
robshreeve
Active member
hi i,m new to this can anyone tell me how i can get sizes and dimensions for different types of nest boxes
Elizabeth Bigg
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robshreeve said:
Have a look at this:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/whatyoucando/nestboxsmallbird/index.asp
I have found this book particularly helpful. This book has been re-released now so a new version with more info and instruction is available but is twice the cost.robshreeve said:
http://www.birdfood.co.uk/dev/shop/products_details.php?cID=37&sub=40&pID=458
I search the internet myself through google along with looking at books in stores and bird fairs. Any bird in particular you were struggling with?
robshreeve
Active member
many thanks elizabeth and stephen great info there trying to introduce various boxes into a local park hoping to attract some visitors
Sleeper said:
Also think this BTO Nestboxes book is a good little guide - lots of information, including requirements for all the individual species ...and for just £3.50 you can't go wrong!
Elizabeth Bigg
Addicted member
Jos Stratford said:
Errrrmmm!! See post 8 about this.
From the BTO website:
1. The BTO Nestbox Guide is a completely new book, containing everything you ever wanted to know about nestboxes. The 77 pages are packed with useful information on how to provide homes for birds, with excellent colour photographs and artwork.
2. The BTO Nestbox Guide can be obtained for £8.99 (including p&p) from BTO Boxes, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU. Cheques should be made to BTO Services Ltd.
Elizabeth Bigg said:
The old version is still available for £3.45 ...or, at least was about a month ago when I bought it (and is still advertised on the link provided). Maybe the new book is better, but the old seems excellent to me
Elizabeth Bigg
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Jos Stratford said:The old version is still available for £3.45 ...or, at least was about a month ago when I bought it (and is still advertised on the link provided). Maybe the new book is better, but the old seems excellent to me
Oops! - sorry Jos. B
Elizabeth Bigg said:Oops! - sorry Jos. B
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