Jackdaws in my Tawny box (1 Viewer)

vilbs

Well-known member

• Apr 30, 2018

• #1

Hi there. I bought a lovely big tawny owl box from the rspb site and installed it up a tree. 3 months later and a family of Jackdaws have moved in. So my question is, is that it? Will it now always be occupied by the Jackdaws (whether same family or different sets) or is there a chance at a later date that some Tawnies take it over?

Thanks!

 

vilbs

Well-known member

• May 15, 2018

• #2

Anyone able to help with my query?

 

delia todd

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• May 15, 2018

• #3

Hi vilbs

I can't help you with any particular knowledge. However, I do think that you provide a habitat, feeder, nest box or whatever and whatever wildlife appreciates it will move in and take advantage.

Enjoy what comes.

However, it doesn't mean that Jackdaws will always make use of your box. If there are Tawny Owls in the area, they'll surely investigate, and if they like where you've put it may well move in.

Good luck.

 

H

Hauksen

Forum member

• May 15, 2018

• #4

Hi,

vilbs said:

Will it now always be occupied by the Jackdaws (whether same family or different sets) or is there a chance at a later date that some Tawnies take it over?

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I'd think that Tawny Owls, being much stronger than Jackdaws, will probably be able to claim the nest when they feel like it.

It seems that Tawny Owls are long-lived and don't like to move, ever, so I'd guess that it could be a while before an owl might even consider the new nesting opportunity. (If there's an established territory at your site.)

It appears that the male scouts potential nests, and the female decides on which one to use.

Regards,

Henning

 

vilbs

Well-known member

• May 16, 2018

• #5

Ah OK. Thanks Delia and Henning. Yes I appreciate any wildlife so Jackdaws or Tawnies I will be very happy.
Thanks again for in the info.