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Post by Taz on Feb 13, 2020 11:20:02 GMT
Well, after last years disaster whereby our great tit nest was destroyed we had planned on moving the box. That did not happen, but now we have a rooster. Probably a female (quite clean), so now we will just have to look at ways to make sure the same thing doesn't happen again.
Taz
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 13, 2020 12:10:05 GMT
Nice to have you back with us Taz, Good luck for the new season, Hopefully you come up with a way of stopping any cats getting to the box.
Is your roosting a GT again?
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Post by sammi on Feb 13, 2020 20:05:36 GMT
Good luck Taz. I've just refreshed my memory and read your posts from last year. So sad to lose a nest like that.🤞🤞
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Post by Taz on Feb 14, 2020 11:58:44 GMT
Thanks Sammi,
Yes, we were very upset about it. I'm disappointed that we did not remember to move the box early enough though. Not sure how we are going to cat proof it yet. We will come up with something.
You have your work cut out for you with 5 boxes, lovely pics, keep them coming.
Taz
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Post by Taz on Feb 14, 2020 12:02:10 GMT
Nice to have you back with us Taz, Good luck for the new season, Hopefully you come up with a way of stopping any cats getting to the box. Is your roosting a GT again? Hi Paul,
Yes, GT back again. I thought at first it was a female, but the box has started getting messy so probably a male. I have seen the pair outside a lot, so fingers crossed.
I don't know what to do about cat proofing the box yet, probably trim a nearby branch from the tree and maybe something not nice to sit on covering the roof  . Looking forward to all your news/pics again.
Taz
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Post by WildlifePaul on Feb 14, 2020 12:28:39 GMT
Nice to have you back with us Taz, Good luck for the new season, Hopefully you come up with a way of stopping any cats getting to the box. Is your roosting a GT again? Hi Paul,
Yes, GT back again. I thought at first it was a female, but the box has started getting messy so probably a male. I have seen the pair outside a lot, so fingers crossed.
I don't know what to do about cat proofing the box yet, probably trim a nearby branch from the tree and maybe something not nice to sit on covering the roof . Looking forward to all your news/pics again.
Taz
You could get something like this to put on the roof Taz www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garden-Fence-Wall-Spikes-Security-Bird-Cat-Repellent-Intruder-Burglar-Anti-Climb/312334008674 |
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Post by Taz on Feb 15, 2020 14:15:02 GMT
Thanks Paul,
That is the kind of thing I had in mind 
Taz
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Post by Amanda on Feb 15, 2020 18:52:58 GMT
Wishing you a successful season Taz  |
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Post by suep on Feb 16, 2020 19:22:31 GMT
Good luck Taz, hope the cat proofing goes well . Sue |
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Post by Taz on Feb 20, 2020 9:13:29 GMT
Thanks Amanda and Sue. Hope we all have a successful year with the little ones.
Taz
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Post by elle on Feb 21, 2020 21:25:27 GMT
Hi Taz
I wish you all the luck in the world, I had a cat problem with one of my boxes and I made like a “bouquet garnie “ with Lemon thyme & another strong smelling herb I can’t remember now, and laid it in the cats pathway to the nestbox & I have to say it was a massive success, I changed every few days so that the smell was strong (apparently they don’t like strong citrus smells)
Also there are some plastic strips with nobbles on, the strips are about an inch wide and you can nail/glue them on the roof of your nest box & the cats don’t like the uneven surface, it’s worth a try Taz
Good luck
Elle
Xx
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Post by Taz on Mar 19, 2020 15:58:13 GMT
Thanks Elle,
Just an update, my rooster has stopped roosting, I think they may have found a better box nearby. The male sits above the box every morning, chirping away. Been too busy lately so not really had a chance to keep eye on comings and goings.
Fingers still crossed though.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Mar 19, 2020 19:47:54 GMT
Fingers crossed Taz, Still a few weeks before everything gets really serious.
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Post by Amanda on Mar 19, 2020 22:56:55 GMT
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Post by greatbluehopeful on Mar 20, 2020 10:07:34 GMT
Thanks Elle,
Just an update, my rooster has stopped roosting, I think they may have found a better box nearby. The male sits above the box every morning, chirping away. Been too busy lately so not really had a chance to keep eye on comings and goings.
Fingers still crossed though.
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Post by Taz on Apr 10, 2020 20:02:27 GMT
Hi everyone,
Not had a lot of time to look through posts, very busy at work at the moment.
Update on my box, about 4 days ago a GT started bringing in nest material, when it became quite promising a blue tit turned up one afternoon and nearly cleaned it all out!
Since then, the GT has been very busy and today looks like the nest is complete. The GT has also started roosting overnight now too. Some soft furnishings may need to be added, but all in all I think she is pretty much settled and completed with her new home.
Phew!
Just a shame I can't be at home to watch it all unfold, bit of reversal this year, hubby is at home all the time so he can keep me updated with progress during the day. Sadly our recorder packed up last year so unable to put photos up yet. Will get hubby onto it soon.
Hopefully I can start looking through all your posts over the weekend.
Enjoy and look forward to catching up with nest boxes on the forum.
Taz
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Post by sammi on Apr 10, 2020 20:08:23 GMT
Thanks for the update Taz. I'm pleased things seem to be happening for your GT's. Hope hubby can fix your recorder.
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Post by suep on Apr 11, 2020 10:51:41 GMT
Great update Taz, so pleased you have a nest, will keep everything crossed for you . Sue |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 11, 2020 11:13:29 GMT
Nice to see you have a nest again Taz, Did you manage to sort the box out to be "cat proof" in the end.  |
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Post by Taz on Apr 11, 2020 19:03:06 GMT
Nice to see you have a nest again Taz, Did you manage to sort the box out to be "cat proof" in the end. Sadly, not done this yet, but the cat that was the biggest problem has moved on with her owners to a new house. Fingers crossed Taz |
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Post by Taz on Apr 11, 2020 19:04:55 GMT
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Post by greatbluehopeful on Apr 12, 2020 6:47:31 GMT
Don't get me started on cats Taz!!! Only my cat troubles are self inflicted....you can read all about it on my thread.
Anyway,lovely pic of the GT. Best of luck...I wish it great success.
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Post by Taz on Apr 12, 2020 12:16:51 GMT
Don't get me started on cats Taz!!! Only my cat troubles are self inflicted....you can read all about it on my thread. Anyway,lovely pic of the GT. Best of luck...I wish it great success. Bless you GBH, I feel your pain. |
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 12, 2020 12:54:48 GMT
Nice to see your GT settling in Taz.
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Post by Taz on Apr 12, 2020 19:09:28 GMT
Nice to see your GT settling in Taz. Thanks Paul, She seems quite restless tonight, I'm thinking she may lay an egg in the morning 🐣 Taz |
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Best of luck with this years progress.... yes, fingers crossed. 