Artificial moss

[Jimbo]

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple of questions and if anyone can help I'd be most grateful.

About a week ago I bought some artificial moss to give the birds some extra warmth should they choose to roost in my nest boxes/roosting pods, the artificial moss is actually made for lining hanging baskets, the problem is, it contains lots of fibrous dust, so my first question is, is this dust likely to be harmful to the birds ie. blocking of airways etc..

My second question is to do with the fact that I've lined my nest boxes/roosting pods with the artificial moss and, now, I'm wondering if any potential visitor inspecting the nest boxes might be fooled into thinking, because of the artificial moss, that the nest box is already occupied.

Any ideas anyone?

[PiratesAhoy!]

To be safe, place some bird specific 'nesting material' (you can get this from CJ I think - sort of like a wool substance - comes in a net which you hang up) in your garden, leave the nest boxes empty, and let the birds decide for themselves.

Often, tits won't roost in a box that is 'furnished' as they think there's another bird using it. Best let them decide on the decor ;)

[Jimbo]

To be safe, place some bird specific 'nesting material' (you can get this from CJ I think - sort of like a wool substance - comes in a net which you hang up) in your garden, leave the nest boxes empty, and let the birds decide for themselves.

Often, tits won't roost in a box that is 'furnished' as they think there's another bird using it. Best let them decide on the decor ;)

Thanks PA, that's exactly what I wanted to know:)

Any news about the second greenie that Maisie was trying to help:confused:

[Maisie]

Haven't seen the greenie since :(

[PiratesAhoy!]

Tried to catch it, but it was all too aware of what was going on. This was Sunday. Since then we haven't really been able to watch out for it as we've both been at work. I fear the worst though :(

[Jimbo]

Haven't seen the greenie since :(

Tried to catch it, but it was all too aware of what was going on. This was Sunday. Since then we haven't really been able to watch out for it as we've both been at work. I fear the worst though :(

Shame:(

but you never know...we can hope:)