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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Mon May 26, 2014 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Good breeding season |
I've just completed my rounds of Tit nest boxes in Market Rasen and Kirmond le Mire and it's been a bumper year. Out of over 40 occupied boxes there have been no failed broods which is unprecented. The average brood size for Blue Tits has been just over 8 and Great Tit 7 with most of them about ready to fledge. All information will be submitted to the BTO Nest Record Scheme. |
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| Author: | Terence Whalin [ Mon May 26, 2014 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
that's good stuart I think the mild winter helped the caterpillars so perhaps a little bit more food around, take care stuart regards terry whalin |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Do any of the pairs go on to have second or third broods? Also, is it better to clean/disinfect the boxes at the end of the season or to leave well alone? |
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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Unless the first attempt fails then it is extremely rare for Blue and Great Tits to have a second brood. They have large clutch sizes (7-13+) so literally put all their eggs in one basket. With 100+ boxes to check at least three times, I don't have the time to empty them and would never disinfect them. |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Overseeing 100-plus boxes is a mammoth task, but, as a general principle, is it best practice to empty/clean nest boxes at the end of the breeding season (to clear parasites) or just lo leave well alone? Or doesn't it make a scrap of difference? What would you advise for someone with two or three boxes in the garden? |
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| Author: | Stuart Britton [ Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Jim, If you google "cleaning out nesting boxes" you'll get all the advice you need from the RSPB, BTO and other websites. Stuart |
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| Author: | John Clarkson [ Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Here's what the RSPB recommends; an excellent site for questions such as yours JIm https://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingb ... nance.aspx John |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good breeding season |
Sorted! Thanks Stuart and John. |
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