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http://www.kestrelsacrossamerica.org/
Try this link for directions to build, hang and maintain kestrel nest boxes.
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Johnine
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From: Tom Slater <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Paul Haskins"
Subject: Re: some thoughts on Kestrel populations
Several years ago on International Road in front of the Wilds there were
several Kestrel nesting boxes installed, maybe 5 or 6.
One winter every single one had a pair in them, except for one that was
occupied by honey bees.
Now most if not all of these boxes have rotted away.
Why didn't you erect a couple of nestboxes? I have erected Kestrel
nestboxes at The Wilds and it appears I need to do so again. I live only a
few miles north of The Wilds.
If you're going to The Wilds why not build a Kestrel nestbox and erect it
while you are there. Nestboxes are not rocket science. Boxes can be built
with the *simplest* of hand tools, no power tools of any type or measuring
angles with a universal bevel protractor that sets to the minute and second.
But that entrance hole is impossible! No it is not. Use nothing fancier
than a $10 coping saw to cut a hole, however crude.
Perhaps $8 worth of poor quality lumber from 'Home Whatever' improvement
center, a few nails or woodscrews, a coat of paint and the nestbox is done.
You don't even need a power drill to open holes for woodscrews; just use a
10d nail tapped into place and then pull the nail before the head is flush
with the surrounding wood and you've got a pilot hole for woodscrews.
You're not handy? There are bird lovers everywhere that are comfortable
with tools and are usually happy to get together for an evening of
boxbuilding fun. A Kestrel/Screech Owl/Bluebird/Woodpecker nestbox can be
built from scratch in under two hours. If 4 or 5 friends get together for
just three hours 8 to 10 nestboxes can be assembled in that time.
Cordially,
Tom (the nestbox builder) Slater
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Adamsville Ohio USA
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