Hello,
I am brand hew here and brand new to anything to do with birds.
I recently did up my garden and built my own little bird box. I didn't think much of it and just put it up.
However to my pleasant surprise I have noticed that 2 and sometimes a third blue tit and going to the box backwards and forwards. Carrying nesting material too.
My question is in relation to the hole. When I built the box I used the only large drill bit I have, which measures approximately 24mm. Potentially 25mm at an absolute push.
I have googled and found that 25mm is minimum. I purchased a new drill bit the other day which is 28mm and was going to increase the size. However, now I am concerned that as the birds seem to be quite active going to and from the box, that I shouldn't widen the hole now.
Do people believe I should leave everything as is and assume that the birds are OK with the hole size because they are coming and going frequently?
I only ask because I have noticed when the bird leaves the nest, he/she is struggling to get out. They finally make it out but it seems like a 10-20 second struggle. Maybe this is entirely normal and they prefer a right squeeze?
Thoughts?
Photo attached. Although not great quality.
Thanks
I am brand hew here and brand new to anything to do with birds.
I recently did up my garden and built my own little bird box. I didn't think much of it and just put it up.
However to my pleasant surprise I have noticed that 2 and sometimes a third blue tit and going to the box backwards and forwards. Carrying nesting material too.
My question is in relation to the hole. When I built the box I used the only large drill bit I have, which measures approximately 24mm. Potentially 25mm at an absolute push.
I have googled and found that 25mm is minimum. I purchased a new drill bit the other day which is 28mm and was going to increase the size. However, now I am concerned that as the birds seem to be quite active going to and from the box, that I shouldn't widen the hole now.
Do people believe I should leave everything as is and assume that the birds are OK with the hole size because they are coming and going frequently?
I only ask because I have noticed when the bird leaves the nest, he/she is struggling to get out. They finally make it out but it seems like a 10-20 second struggle. Maybe this is entirely normal and they prefer a right squeeze?
Thoughts?
Photo attached. Although not great quality.
Thanks
