Making a nest box

Place a bird feeder in the garden is a great way to attract wild birds to the garden to come and live in yours, but also many species of birds, with lots of amenities you need to build a nest decline in nesting in areas where there are many natural sites

There are many types of birds that will nest in a cavity, for example in an old tree or die, but the chances of breeding are harder and harder to find for the birds, which in turn contributes toDecline in many species.

Sun putting a nest box or boxes is ideal for long-term bird numbers, then we see some things you consider before making your box.

First, you must create a box design on the bird species you choose will probably win the game. The birds are his to win, will probably depend on your location and your living environment.

Secondly, you must decide whereGoing to put your box of birds. The good news is that most species of birds are quite flexible, so after a few basic principles, the election of success to ensure a suitable location.

The nesting box should be accessible to you, as if some new birds build nests directly to existing nests, it is better if you clean the box at the end of each breeding season. The height at which the field must be placed on the floor determined bythe type you want and probably will win.

There is no rule regarding the direction of the entrance hole should face, but it makes sense to get to reach north to south and south in the northern areas. This means that the orientation of the hole will help keep the temperature low enough, in the warmer south and keep up ranges colder than the north.

There are a few options in the nest box placement that is best avoided. The box should notbe placed on an area of occupied people to use, this can prevent the selected field in front of nest building, or if elected, the adult birds to restrict the movement in gathering food for their young.

The entrance to the box should never faced a busy street or road as adult birds can be easily influenced by fast moving traffic.

If the field is in an urban area, is a good idea, some natural cover in the vicinity. This will be the young birds when it's time for them tothe nest.

Your final consideration is that the robbers. Complete protection is not likely and not very practical. A number of nests to predators will always be in conflict, since these natures way, but you can make your entrance hole is the right size for your species. If the entrance hole is protected by a predator, then the front of the bird box should be expanded to be replaced. If snakes predators in your area, then a good tip is to put a metal band aroundpole or a tree, where the field is.

By following these simple steps, you will be the best chance that your nest box to be chosen as a suitable place for nesting, and you should soon attracts the birds of your choice.

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