I Built Nest Boxes For Birds And Watched As They Moved In | Wildlife Conservation | Robert E Fuller

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For many birds the greatest challenge is a lack of places to nest, so I made it my mission to build as many suitable homes as possible. Watch the process from design, to moving in day. Watch birds on my live cameras nest cameras: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFM-u8Q8V11cI1Ghk_-byaPM and find more conservation films here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFNg5NQGwqtQENWHGtJnh7WK *JOIN MY MISSION* ____________________ Become a member & support my wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work: https://www.youtube.com/c/robertefuller/join Or offer a one-off donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A52ZHAMJZC3J4 *ABOUT THIS FILM* ____________________ Building bird boxes Each of my bird boxes is designed with a particular bird species in mind. Shape, height, entrance size, orientation - every detail matters. Discover how I approach each build to suit that bird I want to attract. Nest boxes for 'little owls' The smallest owl species in the UK, these birds of prey are cavity nesters. They often choose natural holes in trees close to open farmland and like places that are surprisingly low down - some even use disused rabbit burrows. Secret interior I've incorporated a tunnel, or corridor, similar to those in burrows, into my design. And at the entrance I've designed a baffle to deter jackdaws from trying to take over the space. Interior furnishing Little owls don't build nests, but instead lay their eggs on the floor of the cavity. A lining of sawdust gives this nest the finishing touch - I hope the little owls will find this comfortable. Exterior touches My design doesn't stop at interiors - I also incorporate perches into the landscape for the owls to hunt from. Within four days of positioning my little owl box, a male arrives. Barn owl nest box A nest box I built for barn owls has stood the test of time. Made from an old elm stump, this box has provided a home for generations. Kingfisher nest box My kingfisher nest box is built into a shed camouflaged as a bank. It sits next to a hide where I can film the secret lives of these kingfishers. Nest boxes for tawny owls Tawny owls are woodland birds and tend to choose tree cavities high in the canopy. To position this nest box I had to build a scaffold tower. The box is carefully positioned out of prevailing winds and inside, it's just the right size to allow its occupants enough space to sit side by side. Find out more about building nest boxes for tawny owls here: https://www.robertefuller.com/blogs/blog/how-to-build-a-nest-box-for-a-tawny-owl A box for barn swallows Barn swallows like to nest under house eaves or in porches and will return each year to rebuild their nests. These birds make their nests out of mud and in recent dry summers I have made puddles to ensure they had enough building material. https://www.robertefuller.com/blogs/blog/secret-lives-of-barn-swallows Nest box maintenance Bird boxes need constant maintenance. Over the years they can fill up with pellets which need clearing up. Every few years I renovate rotten wood and often make little tweaks to the designs. Songbirds Not all birds use bird boxes. Wrens, for instance, prefer softer spaces and I often use these ready made pouches - watch what happens when one fledges into my recycling bin! *ABOUT ME* ____________ I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers. You may like to purchase my artwork which you can find on my website: https://www.robertefuller.com. Many of my paintings are portraits of the wonderful characters you watch here! You can also follow me on these platforms: Website: https://www.robertefuller.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertEFullerArt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertEFuller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RobertEFuller/ #robertefuller #conservation #wildliferescue *CHAPTERS* _____________ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Nest box for 'little owls' 03:29 Little owls move in 05:39 Barn owl nest box has stood test of time 06:53 Next box designed for kingfishers 08:49 Building a nest box for tawny owls 10:51 Nest box for barn swallows 12:14 Nest box maintenance 16:06 Pouches for wrens ___________________ © Robert E Fuller Copyright Disclaimer: Please feel free to share my videos but do not download any content without permission with the intent to re-upload. If you would like to license any content, please get in touch: [email protected]