QUAIL HOUSE. We love bird watching and it was a great way to help scientists figure out migration patterns, population size, and habitat changes for local birds. Last month, my family participated in the great Backyard Bird Count. If your roosting box does have ventilation holes, ensure it is placed on the floor corner and that it is very small. Remove any potentially dangerous branches if near paths, homes or other areas of human activity. Find nesting boxes for Robins, Sparrows, Woodpeckers, Wrens and more. Predators could raid the nest and young birds might venture out of the box too soon. These spots can leave the nest vulnerable to predators which you can discourage by putting a guard, such as a collar, around the trunk. Just below the entrance to the box, mark five straight lines at 50mm in from the left and right, and 15mm down from the bottom of the hole. She quickly realized that the information she was learning along the way could be beneficial to many others and started blogging as a way to share this knowledge with others. Here are a few tips: The nesting box should be designed for the specific species you want to attract, based on known species in your region. From China. These tree guards help protect the nest and may also provide a place for some forest-dwelling bat species to roost. Both nesting and roosting boxes benefit from an overhang which prevents rain from going in and makes it harder for predators, like cats and racoons, to reach in. Do not use insecticides or flea-powders – boiling water is adequate. Soft woods, such as pine and cedar, are easy to … ga('linker:autoLink', ['secure2.convio.net', 'donate.cwf-fcf.org'] ); The same is becoming true for many New Zealand birds. The roof, if you use one piece of wood and it has an overhang, will be a bit longer than the floor panel. All Rights Reserved. Well, that may take a little bit of work! Description. Porch provides your breeding Gouldians with no visual distraction. This project is for wrens (super sweet, tiny birds!) From China. © 2020 Canadian Wildlife Federation. If the tree trunk is also a concern (perhaps the top looks weak) consider having a tree company lop the top off to allow the stronger lower portion of the tree to remain standing for several more years. C $16.19. Clamp the wood to the workbench and drill a 7mm … Free postage. Keep reading for tips on nest box placement, best materials for bird houses and many other tips for backyard bird watchers. Charitable registration # 10686 8755 RR0001, //