Dimensions: 12-1/2"
high x 6" wide x 8-1/2" deep
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The White-breasted Nuthatch is a
year-round resident throughout most of
the United States and parts of Canada and
Mexico. White-breasted Nuthatches inhabit
mature deciduous and mixed
deciduous-coniferous forests. Nuthatches
prefer to nest near open areas and forest
edges. The nest is often located near
water, roads, orchards or fields.
White-breasted Nuthatches nest in natural
tree cavities, abandoned woodpecker
holes, holes they excavate themselves or
nest boxes. The female begins
nestbuilding in early April. During this
time, the pair stays in close
association, frequently giving contact
calls to one another. The male
occasionally feeds the female and
continues to do so throughout egg-laying
and incubation. White-breasted Nuthatches
are secondary cavity dwellers so they
look for a nesting location that has
already been established naturally or by
another bird. Mount the nuthatch house 5
to 20 feet high away from buildings in a
mature forest as best protection from
house sparrows. The entrance hole should
face away from prevailing winds and 1
inch of wood shavings can be placed in
box as nesting material. Optional Slate
Squirrel Guard available to provide extra
protection from squirrels that like to
enlarge the entrance hole and occupy a
bird house. |
