How to site nesting boxes.

     When you to install your nesting boxes, be sure that they are secure enough to withstand high winds and severe weather. The best way to put up small nest boxes is on free-standing metal poles or PVC pipes. These pipes or poles offer several advantages:

• • Nest boxes can be mounted higher than when mounted on a fence post.

  • Some predators find poles difficult to climb.

  • Poles can be easily equipped with predator guards.

  • Get construction plans for building predator guards.

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