blue tit nesting

[dannom]

After many years as a kid trying to get the tits to nest in a box and failing. Within 2 months now i get them nesting (not that im complaining).

The nest box is high up on the wall of the house. I first saw them going in easter friday and upto today they are still taking nesting material in. Does it take over a week to build a nest?

I wish i had a camera in the box, its hard not knowing whats going on in there. Anyway fingers crossed it goes all to plan.

Would they be roosting in there as well?

cheers

dan

[emma bessant]

Hello Dan!
Thats fantastic news i also have bluetits and great tits nesting in boxes in my garden and have just purchased a colour camera box for the bargin price of £69.99!!:D and am so excited but as yet nothing to watch!! but will let you know if anything changes!
Keep us posted!!!
Emma x
:)

After many years as a kid trying to get the tits to nest in a box and failing. Within 2 months now i get them nesting (not that im complaining).

The nest box is high up on the wall of the house. I first saw them going in easter friday and upto today they are still taking nesting material in. Does it take over a week to build a nest?

I wish i had a camera in the box, its hard not knowing whats going on in there. Anyway fingers crossed it goes all to plan.

Would they be roosting in there as well?

cheers

dan

[dannom]

nice price, next year will defo see me get a camera box

[emma bessant]

:)
Hello again!!!
Yes it is definately the most exciting thing i have ever bought!!! I can give you details of where i bought mine if you like as i have never seen them that cheap before and the colour picture is amazingly clear, just same there is nothing to look at apart from wood!!! lol:D
Emma x


nice price, next year will defo see me get a camera box

[dannom]

yeh if you could pm me the details that would be great thanks...

havent seen any sign of my blueys today, i hope they havent left

[emma bessant]

:D
Hi Dan!,
I will find number/e-mail for you and send it either later or tomorrow! as i said most exciting thing ever!!! I bought it with my B'day money!!
Emma
xx:D

yeh if you could pm me the details that would be great thanks...

havent seen any sign of my blueys today, i hope they havent left

[emma bessant]

:D
Hi Dan!,
I will find number/e-mail for you and send it either later or tomorrow! as i said most exciting thing ever!!! I bought it with my B'day money!!
Emma
xx:D

Hi Dan,
Found the info you wanted the mans name is Ainsley and phone number 0844 414 6081 or web address is : enquiries@birdboxcameras.co.uk
Hope you buy one!!! mines only just gone up :eek: but i am hoping that as bluetits can have up to 3 broods, they may nest in mine later on in the season. I am sure birdbox cameras will sort you out i found them so helpful and answered all queries,customer care was great!!!
Good luck let me know!
Emma x :)

[dannom]

thanks emma, very good price....

just saw one of my blue tits enter the box at 7.45..so maybe they are roosting in there as well

[emma bessant]

Hello Dan,
:DThats great, they must be moving in !!!!! keep watching!
Emma


thanks emma, very good price....

just saw one of my blue tits enter the box at 7.45..so maybe they are roosting in there as well

[dannom]

they havent been around all day today, strange as im sure the nest would be built by now...do they disappear for a few days b4 laying?

[emma bessant]

:confused: Oh im not sure? Maybe they waited til you werent looking!???
Fingers crossed she is sitting on them!


they havent been around all day today, strange as im sure the nest would be built by now...do they disappear for a few days b4 laying?

[dannom]

the box is up high on the house, so its very easy to see them flying towards it..also they are usually around in the garden..its just full of the usual finches today...not very hopeful

oh well next year i will have a camera and know exactly whats going on.

[emma bessant]

Hi !
Are you getting a camera box then?? That is so exciting!, did you speak to Birdbox cameras???
I am sure all is well and tomorrow you will see them again. I like you though think at least (maybe this year) but if not next year i will too be able to see exactly whats going on!!
Emma:cool:


the box is up high on the house, so its very easy to see them flying towards it..also they are usually around in the garden..its just full of the usual finches today...not very hopeful

oh well next year i will have a camera and know exactly whats going on.

[dannom]

panic over, last nite around 7 i managed to hook a camera up filming outside..they turned up just after, and were making final pres for the nest i think..the female then roosted in the box..

and today they have turned up at 7.40 and are flying in and out

will defo get a camera box for next year, not sure when though soon i hope money permitting

[emma bessant]

So glad all is well, what a relief!!! Yes i believe camera boxes are the way to go!!! been telling everyone on face book lol
Keep us posted !
Emma x:D


panic over, last nite around 7 i managed to hook a camera up filming outside..they turned up just after, and were making final pres for the nest i think..the female then roosted in the box..

and today they have turned up at 7.40 and are flying in and out

will defo get a camera box for next year, not sure when though soon i hope money permitting