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Comment on DIY Bat Box by Paul

Paul — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:13:38 +0000

All good, the missus talked me into putting it up an Ailanthus (Tree Of Heaven). I was already planning to pollard it soon before it began to regrow. Instead of cutting it down I ring-barked it with the bat box up there, little bit higher now too
The bat box’s aspect is not perfect now though, ESE. It’s open all around it if that helps. Not sure, hard to change as it is set by the fork in the tree.

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Joe

Joe — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:55:52 +0000

Hi Paul,
The bats will tolerate the swaying. They think its a tree anyway. If you decide to stiffen it up don’t attach any “stay”wires like a TV antenna. The bats will hit them and be put off.
I would re-enforce the pole itself if you are really worried.
Great effort, Have fun,
Joe.

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Paul

Paul — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:53:02 +0000

Hi Joe,

Just built a bat bot and put it up on a 4m pole. My question is how much movement do they tolerate? The box and pole is swaying in strong wind, which there has been lots of in the 24 hours since erecting the box, but not much more than if it was tied to any of the trees here at around the same height. I’m thinking of stiffening the bat pole. No pun intended, much.

Thanks
Paul

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by Kel

Kel — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:03:14 +0000

Thanks so much for your reply! I watch many barn owl box streams around the world, but hard to find any in Australia to watch! So glad there is a nesting pair near you, great to hear. Nice that you have put up these boxes for them as natural habits are fading fast, great work.

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by Joe

Joe — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:41:47 +0000

Unfortunately I don’t. The box with the Barn owls are several kilometres away from me in a bush reserve. It would need a remote camera with a solar power system. The land belongs to the local government and I’m sure they wouldn’t want to fund it. It would bring some beautiful footage though. Imagine watching Mummy owl bringing in a dead rat and feeding it to the owlets.
It would make a great blog…..
A few years ago I did stream a Southern Boobook owl at my home but now I just don’t have the time to set up a camera anymore. I still have my owl though.
Thanks for asking….
cheers
Joe.

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by kel

kel — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:00:13 +0000

Joe do you stream your nest boxes on any sites??

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by Joe

Joe — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:23:05 +0000

Thanks for the kind comments Linda. I’m lucky God has blessed me with two good hands and some knowledge
to help the animals.
Joe.

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by Linda Bedford-Brown

Linda Bedford-Brown — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:58:09 +0000

Your work is amazing………sad enough that trees have gone….excellent that someone cares to provide homes………this undertaking is on my agenda for the start of 2012……………LBB

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Paul Lock

Paul Lock — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:54:17 +0000

Thank you Joe. Much appreciated. Paul

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Joe

Joe — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:05:09 +0000

Hi Paul,
I’ve included some front and rear dimensions in the “DIY bat box” posting. The bottom 45 degree sloping floor is for the guano (bat droppings) to roll out. The bats like a clean box.
Have fun.
Joe.