Bluetit Diary    Nov 2008 (2)

 

 

Monday 17th November, 2008

We've had several visitors already.  Some more desirable than others though all of them are interesting.

I thought coal tits were only interested in nests close to the ground!  This is Box2 which is installed at top of ladder height - about 15 feet up!

Just look at that tail!  He reminds me of Fantail from many years ago.

Grab the nest box while you can!

This is a great tit researching Box2 six minutes later.

I think you'll find the hole in this box a bit tight for you again this year.

 

Not a welcome visitor!

I'm sure this female great spotted woodpecker is searching for food rather than somewhere to build a nest or roost for the night! 

There's no food in there yet!

A great tit investigates Box1 this time.  That reminds me, I haven't put back the bluetit sized metal plate yet!

Here's a bluetit looking at Box1.  I know we have had some success with great tits in the past, but I still think bluetits are more interesting to watch!