Introducing… Blue tit Nestbox number two which is becoming popular if not a little controversial in my garden. Should it stay or should it go? Blue tit pair viewing, video 1:42 with bird calls, try 480p quality. The Nestbox above is situated above the arch at my silver border. It has replaced the terrace Nestbox… Read More Arch Nestbox 2008
Today saw some very interesting activity at the nestboxes. If you have been following the story of our Nestbox that has a camera you will know that we have a blue tit roosting at night but another pair visiting during the day. Tonight saw some commotion in the Nestbox as our rooster had an uninvited… Read More Toil and trouble
I am delighted to report that this morning is the second consecutive day that I have seen Blue Tits showing interest at our Terrace Nestbox entrances. It is looking like we could be lucky with this location again. It was a small bird I spotted this morning shortly before I topped up the bird feeders… Read More Terrace enquiries
Last March we put up a Terrace Nestbox which was successfully used by one or more Blue Tits. Details of the success of this Nestbox can be seen on the link https://www.shirlsgardenwatch.co.uk/2006/11/preparations-for-winter-birds.html . Unfortunately the box unit itself has not been a success. Rain damaged the exterior and it looked unsightly as seen below. We… Read More New Terrace Nestbox