Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 15, 2019 14:03:00 GMT
Can't imagine it being the led light Ben, I mean little blue tits are easy to scare and they don't mind them.
A bird like a starling doesn't seem like type that would be scared or put off by abit of light!
In my opinion of course.
I think its probably more the fact you replaced the box with a brand new one probably give the rooster a shock.
This is exactly why I won't change my sparrow box for this reason, I have put led light in though which they clearly don't mind.
I think if I did a full box change like you have with the starling box though I would loose them so that isn't a risk am willing to take.
You could always just put the cap over the light sensor of the led light aswell, This will stop it working until you remove the cap again.
Hopefully they come back though be a shame if they don't nest this year for you after being with you that long!
A bird like a starling doesn't seem like type that would be scared or put off by abit of light!
In my opinion of course.
I think its probably more the fact you replaced the box with a brand new one probably give the rooster a shock.
This is exactly why I won't change my sparrow box for this reason, I have put led light in though which they clearly don't mind.
I think if I did a full box change like you have with the starling box though I would loose them so that isn't a risk am willing to take.
You could always just put the cap over the light sensor of the led light aswell, This will stop it working until you remove the cap again.
Hopefully they come back though be a shame if they don't nest this year for you after being with you that long!