HI Folks,
I have no information about using metal boxes as potential nest
boxes. Owls probably can't be too picky about the shape of their nest
box because natural cavities come in a variety of shapes. But I do have
a concern. I wonder if metal boxes wouldn't get too hot if they get
direct sun. I wonder if they would lack insulation and get too cold when
the temperature drops. I don't think owls carry much nesting material,
if any at al, and sitting on a piece of metal could be really near
lethal in cold weather and really hard on eggs. Maybe you could line the
box with plywood?
Anyone else have nesting experiences for birds in metal containers?
I put up one of Brad Prentise's owl boxes and had an owl use it for
a winter roost, once in about 15 years. I know other's have had an
occasional owl and Hooded Merganser use Brad's boxes. It is fun to put
them up and hope.
Good luck,
John Confer
I think this is entirely appropriate for the list serve.
On 6/29/2014 5:57 PM, Robin Cisne wrote:
> I hope you'll excuse this being somewhat off-topic, but I could use
> some sage counsel. I have an old mailbox that I was thinking I could
> nail up in a tree in hopes an owl would roost in it. Am I deluding
> myself? If this is a realistic possibility, are there things I could
> do to make it more attractive? I put up a bat house a couple of years
> ago and am disappointed that it remains unused.
> Thanks for your help,
> Robin
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