Downy woodpecker nestbox location ...

By choosing the correct downy woodpecker nestbox location you will be doing a lot to assist this bird that is finding its natural habitats threatened by an overpopulation of sparrows and starlings.  The rotten trees and older wood that is the usual location for a downy woodpecker's nest is rapidly being deforested leaving them nowhere to settle down.  Between having their eggs and nests stolen by sparrows and starlings and the disappearance of their natural habitat, the species is dwindling in numbers.  You can help with this problem b installing a downy woodpecker nestbox.

Here are suggestions for a downy woodpecker nestbox location.  First off, try to make sure that the nestbox is located at least ten feet off the ground.  Secondly make sure the box is made of an older or more weathered wood (such as redwood) so that the bird feels attracted to the house.  Thirdly make sure that the design of the box also includes a sparrow or starling guard so that their eggs cannot be stolen.

For downy woodpecker nestboxes and more information about starling and sparrow guards as well as poles that can be used to elevate your downy woodpecker nestbox location to the proper height, visit the following online stores.

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