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Grand Designs… Part II Freezing. That's how March began. And if you missed that, you must have been abroad! But the cold weather did result in some frenzied feeding action in the garden and the completion of my first bird hide has allowed me to get some of my best shots yet with my new camera (coming soon). For anyone who hasn't looked a woodpecker or jay in the eye from a range of just 6ft, can I suggest you try? They are truly stunning birds but seldom seen at such close range. The warmer weather seems to have turned the jays shy again but I'll be waiting in hope for their return. The blue tits have been in and out of the hole in the wall most days and old nesting material has been found beneath it, indicating that spring-cleaning is in progress. The other holed boxes have been receiving some attention but it is not yet clear if they will be used. Being in the middle of the countryside probably means there is a surplus of nesting spaces. The woodpecker box isn't receiving too much attention, though both green and great spotted woodpeckers are seen frequently in the wood. Finding their nest sites might not be so easy given how shy these birds can be. Both the garden and woods are buzzing with life. Goldfinches have visited several times and a cuckoo has been heard. A flurry of nesting activity is expected in the next few weeks so watch this space and in the meantime, enjoy the photos! The map below outlines the rough lie of the land with nest box positions and the other known nest sites. |
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Click here to read Grand Designs Part I Click here to read Grand Designs Part III LINKS BTO
National Nest Box Week RSPB
- nest box designs Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trusts - nest box designs |
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