I've been lucky enough to get to use a decent sized shop for a few days. I've always wanted to build boxes for screetch owls, kestrels, and flickers. Below are some photos. I started with the plans from Nestwatch (Cornel). However the flat roof situation didn't sit well as last year we had the wettest year in recorded history and this year we are outpacing that. I think we're about 10 inches above normal. So I modified to a 15% slope for the roof and sides and had to bevel the top edge of the front panel in order for them to fit well. This brings me to a bit of a predicament. Those same slopes, while good for shedding water, make a top-hinged side for cleaning nearly impossible. I'm considering making the front of the box the clean out panel. Thoughts?
All that said, the back panels are longer for mounting. Now that I know where they are going, I may need to modify how the box is places on the back panel. I have a dual roof. I'm planning on putting the boxes under the eaves of the higher roof looking out over the lower one. That will protect them quite a bit more than an open metal pole which could end up as a lightning rod. Has anyone done something similar?
Photos on my phone are too big. Will log on later with reduced photos
All that said, the back panels are longer for mounting. Now that I know where they are going, I may need to modify how the box is places on the back panel. I have a dual roof. I'm planning on putting the boxes under the eaves of the higher roof looking out over the lower one. That will protect them quite a bit more than an open metal pole which could end up as a lightning rod. Has anyone done something similar?
Photos on my phone are too big. Will log on later with reduced photos
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