Nestbox activity (1 Viewer)

Euan Buchan

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

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• Apr 18, 2005

• #1

Why don't we have a thread were we write down what you seen. Have you seen any movement around the box today? This morning when I was getting breakfast I saw one of my Great Tit's go in the nestbox so I looked through my telescope & saw it fly away & so I just ate my breakfast & when I finished saw it fly in & out again went on the tree next to it & went in still building its nest never see to much activity in the afternoon but will know when the chicks hatch will see them alot

 

david2004

Well-known member

• Apr 18, 2005

• #2

Hi Euan. None today. Over the past few days had Blue Tits checking out nestboxes - again! Is it too late for this?? My House Sparrow Terrace birds don't seem very active -egg laying? Also had a pair go into another box, possibly roosting. Don't know what's happening though. Check out my thread to see more info.

 

Euan Buchan

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

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• Apr 19, 2005

• #3

Last night I was putting fresh water in the bird bath & I looked at the nestbox and I was very certain I saw the female Great Tit stare at me all I saw was a black thing with white patches at each side. My Mum said I should take my binoculars & see if it was or noot but I just said no don't want to disturb it. A hour later saw the Male Great Tit put its head through the hole then fly up in the tree & repeat the gesture. As for this morning I didn't see anything before I went to College

 

Euan Buchan

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

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• Apr 25, 2005

• #4

Saw some activity last night

 

smudgepot

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2005

• #5

The nestbox hasn't been going well, but I did get to see birds take all of the cat hair that I put out for them. I just laid it on the grass and it was gone in a matter of minutes. I'll have to start brushing my cat regularly so I can collect more!

 

Euan Buchan

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

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• Apr 28, 2005

• #6

This morning I looked through my tlescope & immeditaly a Great Tit flew out

 

Euan Buchan

The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

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• May 4, 2005

• #7

Havn't seen much movement recenly they just of laid their eggs but I'll keep an eye out

 

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lvn600

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• May 6, 2005

• #8

I've got a nestbox on a pole with a baffle. A bird has clearly been building a nest in it but I've been watching out for 3 days and have not seen a bird. It must work the same shift I do.