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1. www.rspb.org.uk › activities › all-about-nest-boxesOur ultimate guide to nest boxes - The RSPB Wildlife Charity

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   Birds such as House Sparrows and Starlings often take over nesting holes used by tits. Most tits are able to defend a box successfully, provided that the intruder cannot get inside. A hole size of 25mm will exclude larger species. Do not fix a perch on the front of any box, as this will encourage intruders.

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3. shopping.rspb.org.uk › buying-guides › buying-guideNest box & bird houses guide - The RSPB

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   A 25 mm entry hole is best suited for smaller birds, such as blue tit, coal tit and marsh tit. A 32 mm entry hole is suitable for slightly larger garden birds like great tit, tree our house sparrow, nuthatch and lesser spotted woodpecker. 32 mm entry holes can be protected from predators with a 32 mm nest box plate, or reduced to a smaller size ...

4. www.bto.org › how-you-can-help › providing-birdsPutting up a nest box | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology

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   Shelter your box from the weather — the front of the nest box should be angled vertically or slightly downwards to prevent rain from entering the nest box. Make sure it is sheltered from prevailing wind, rain and strong sunlight. Height from the ground should be about 3 metres — small-hole boxes are best placed 1-3m above ground on tree ...

5. shopping.rspb.org.uk › page › top-nest-box-tipsWhen should you put up a nest box? And our top nest box tips

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   Nest boxes should be positioned roughly 3-5 metres from the ground and there should be a clear flight path for the bird to enter the box. Make sure you place the bird box away from potential predators like cats and Squirrels. Swift boxes should be at least 5 metres high with a 5-metre clearance in front of it. For open-fronted nest boxes, you ...

6. www.wildcare.co.uk › blog › choose-the-right-birdChoose The Right Bird Box For Your Garden - Wildcare

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   1. Box type: Open-fronted nest boxes are used by blackbirds and robins but can be susceptible to predation of not carefully located. Enclosed boxes have a contained brood chamber accessed by an entrance hole that determines the size of the species that can use it. These are used by tits, sparrows, nuthatches and starlings.

7. homeandroost.co.uk › blogs › garden-birdsBest Place to Put A Nest Box | Essential Guide to Bird Box ...

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   Jun 16, 2020 · When aiming to attract Woodpeckers, fix the bird box securely to a wall or tree at 2-4 metres in height. This provides a sufficient breeding place at the right height for them. Larger birds such as Tawny Owls do sometimes use specialist bird boxes and these would need to be placed up to 5 metres from the ground.

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   How do I choose a bird nest box?

   • Choose from open-fronted bird boxes and those with varying sized entrance holes depending on the bird: Wrens, Robins or Blackbirds - Opt for an open-front nest box. Ideally, place these 1 to 2 metres from the ground. This is the height at which they would nest naturally.

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   Where should a Bird Box be placed?

   • Wrens, Robins or Blackbirds - Opt for an open-front nest box. Ideally, place these 1 to 2 metres from the ground. This is the height at which they would nest naturally. If your garden is established and you have plenty of foliage, this might be an excellent place to try so that the bird box is less visible to predators.

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   Are nest boxes good for birds?

   • Made from environmentally-friendly, durable timber, nest boxes should provide good insulation and ventilation, making them warm in winter and cool in summer. For smaller garden birds, nest boxes are excellent substitutes for the holes found in old trees.

   Nest box & bird houses guide - The RSPB

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   How do you keep birds away from a nest box?

   • Keep nest boxes away from bird feeders — as high levels of activity of visiting birds could disturb nesting pairs. Use galvanized or stainless steel screws or nails that will not rust. If fixing boxes to trees, galvanised wire can be used to tie the box to the trunk or hang it from a branch.

   Putting up a nest box | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology

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   How do birds get into a Bird Box?

   • Birds may land on a nearby branch first, checking that the route is all-clear. Once they are certain it is safe, they will fly to the entrance hole with a beak full of insects. Placing perches nearby will be appreciated by the birds. Do not place a perch beneath the bird box because it can be useful for predators.

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   Can you put a Bird Box in a garden?

   • If you have established climbing plants, you can fit the box there. The more time that birds have to get used to the bird box the better, however, it doesn’t really matter what time of year you site the box. However, the absolute best time is in the autumn or winter if you want the birds to occupy the box quickly.

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9. www.gardenesque.com › blogs › the-garden-journalHow to Choose a Bird Box for your outdoor space - Gardenesque

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   Jun 29, 2021 · Choosing . Providing nest boxes for birds in your garden is a great way to attract different species of birds. You will find that bird boxes usually come in two different types: With a hole at the front to protect from predators. Open-fronted. The holed bird boxes tend to be most popular with your smaller garden birds such as tits and sparrows.