J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I checked six nest sites i had erected for the TC's. Found one empty, 2 with blue tits, one with a great tit and 2 with treecreepers....Well chuffed, no squirrel will be able to get to them either... Pics not too good due to the nature of the nest sites, but heres a couple... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DottyDoo 500 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 any pics a yer squirrel proof nests Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 any pics a yer squirrel proof nests They are metal sheeting matey.....doubled up on the edge. The only creature that can get in is human beings.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Pics top class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DottyDoo 500 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 any pics a yer squirrel proof nests They are metal sheeting matey.....doubled up on the edge. The only creature that can get in is human beings.... is the metal wrapped round a wooden box?? or is it just a sheet metal box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 No mate, its just a sheet of metal, shaped to resemble loose bark, being atypical TC nesting site. The entrance is doubled up and the whole thing nailed to tree's in a suitable position and camoflaged with several shades of spray paint. This is one of last years that i hadn't painted, but its all been done now. Interestingly enough, this one is the only empty one this year! odd! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DottyDoo 500 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 cheers for that, used to loads when i lived in south wales, but now here in north yorkshire only place i ever see them is a wee wood on farm where i keep me pigeons, them an nuthatch's always make me smile Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Nutters are safe from squirrels, TC's are the most vulnerable bird IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 The one i was watching last year JD The squirrels got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 The one i was watching last year JD The squirrels got it. Shame.......I can't understand why the RSPB isn't far more 'anti-squirrel'? Maybe they let the publics hearts rule the societies heads.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 The one i was watching last year JD The squirrels got it..Heres the litle chap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Catcher, When I first started obsessing over the TC's I found practically all nests robbed. They are just so vulnerable to these verminous tree rats. After while it really started to grate on me until i thought....'I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore'..... Lots of dead squirrels later and, after a bit of a think, i managed to put up a dozen or so of these nesting sites, not checked them all yet, but if i get four pairs per year i will be happy for i know that they will successfully rear chicks... I hand reared a couple of treecreepers once...that was interesting. They are rapidly becoming a favourite bird of mine......often overlooked, but still, a true beauty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Catcher, When I first started obsessing over the TC's I found practically all nests robbed. They are just so vulnerable to these verminous tree rats. After while it really started to grate on me until i thought....'I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore'..... Lots of dead squirrels later and, after a bit of a think, i managed to put up a dozen or so of these nesting sites, not checked them all yet, but if i get four pairs per year i will be happy for i know that they will successfully rear chicks... I hand reared a couple of treecreepers once...that was interesting. They are rapidly becoming a favourite bird of mine......often overlooked, but still, a true beauty. Cherrs JD.Put a big dent on squrriels lately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hannah4181 260 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Catcher, When I first started obsessing over the TC's I found practically all nests robbed. They are just so vulnerable to these verminous tree rats. After while it really started to grate on me until i thought....'I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore'..... Lots of dead squirrels later and, after a bit of a think, i managed to put up a dozen or so of these nesting sites, not checked them all yet, but if i get four pairs per year i will be happy for i know that they will successfully rear chicks... I hand reared a couple of treecreepers once...that was interesting. They are rapidly becoming a favourite bird of mine......often overlooked, but still, a true beauty. "I'm not taking this anymore"!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Iam Getting like JD Starting to follow them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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