House Raid

Out of the bird boxes I erected only a handful have attracted occupants. None of the open fronted boxes have been used nor has the Marsh Tit box despite its sawdust interior being excavated. 1 box in the meadow and two in the wood however have been occupied by Blue Tits.



Over the weeks I have been watching the adults bob to and fro, now I can hear the cheeps of young inside as the adults bring in caterpillars. Today however I was met by a sight of devastation. A large hole had been eaten into one of the boxes and there were no signs of Blue Tits or chicks.

No doubt a Woodpecker located the nest and decided he fancied a snack. You can avoid this by using metal hole protectors however it is my aim that my efforts supplement nature not dictate it, therefore I decided not to lend extra support to any tit family's, such is life as a small bird. The dangers are many.