tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post5261990635286903711..comments2024-03-01T15:43:57.247+00:00Comments on MIDMARSH JOTTINGS: Nestbox InvestigationsMidmarsh Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-74094917034385228042010-10-25T18:28:58.425+01:002010-10-25T18:28:58.425+01:00Hello R. From what I have seen the Blue Tits are ...Hello R. From what I have seen the Blue Tits are fussy birds and spend a lot of time investigating different potential nest sites.<br /><br />You could put a small amount of chopped dried grass or a thin layer of wood shavings in a box.<br /><br />Here is a short piece of fuzzy video I got of a BT roosting in very cold weather.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/m1btr/3165784601/in/set-72157607536738463/<br /><br />Whatever you put in will most probably be turfed out in the nesting season and I am not really sure whether they need anything in the winter. Just a place to shelter from the coldest winds. This year I am leaving the box bare.<br /><br />Let's hope they like your boxes and decided to nest there next year. Don't be surprised if they seem to lose interest. They often come back over and over with weeks in between visits.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-17503088831614119232010-10-25T15:50:24.331+01:002010-10-25T15:50:24.331+01:00Interesting. We have two almost side by side nest ...Interesting. We have two almost side by side nest boxes and have been watching blue tit activity busier than Picadilly Circus, I kid you not. Some birds are coming straight out of one and right into the other<br /><br />I hadn't realised about winter roosts, should I put some hay in the boxes?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032496035480280429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-36144289387697718112010-10-24T13:43:26.816+01:002010-10-24T13:43:26.816+01:00They are going to have to learn to share Keith ;)
...They are going to have to learn to share Keith ;)<br />I am beginning to hope it may be used for a winter roost.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-66631431130843870432010-10-24T13:42:22.514+01:002010-10-24T13:42:22.514+01:00There could well be some trouble with the one box ...There could well be some trouble with the one box Adrian as a Blue Tit also keeps showing interest.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-11487723827199882010-10-24T12:24:25.344+01:002010-10-24T12:24:25.344+01:00I hope you've got enough boxes and cameras Joh...I hope you've got enough boxes and cameras John lol<br />It looks very promising.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-84191812198335934312010-10-24T03:37:54.891+01:002010-10-24T03:37:54.891+01:00This level of interest you will end up building a ...This level of interest you will end up building a terrace or even having to go highrise.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-46818397885746752010-10-23T21:35:22.135+01:002010-10-23T21:35:22.135+01:00Hello Twosie. Great to hear from you. The Blue Tit...Hello Twosie. Great to hear from you. The Blue Tits were never this active in the Autumn. Maybe the Great Tit will use the box as a Winter roost.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-3052421316447952582010-10-23T21:14:39.078+01:002010-10-23T21:14:39.078+01:00Hi John, it has been lovely to see the great tit&#...Hi John, it has been lovely to see the great tit's investigations of your bird box. We do hope it is sussing it for use next year.twosiehedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972530472501847782noreply@blogger.com