How do I maximise my chances of birds using my nest box?
There are a number of guidlines you can follow to help maximise your chances of birds using your nest box. It doesn’t really matter in which direction you position the entrance to your nest box. What is important is that you do not face the hole towards the prevailing wind as this will almost certainly mean that rain will get into the box in wet and windy weather. Traditionally, boxes are positioned facing between north and south east. Try to avoid direct or prolonged exposure to sunlight as overheating inside the box can sometimes result in heat stress to the chicks.Placing a nest box in close proximity to a feeding device or feeding station may well put off birds from nesting in the box. Remember, most nesting birds are highly territorial and do not like intruders in their territory. Either remove feeders just before and during the breeding season or place the nest box well away from the feeding station.To attract Blue Tits, Great Tits etc, ideally your nest box should be fixed two t
