The location of nesting boxes is as important as their 

 construction. Bear in mind that artificial nest sites are an 

 effort on our part to imitate a decayed branch or dead tree, 

 such as woodpeckers choose. To put nesting boxes in deep 

 shade would not conform to natural situations, which are al- 

 ways exposed to sunlight. 



It is conceded by many, as well as being the writer's ex- 

 perience, that nesting boxes on posts or poles are the ones 

 most likely to be occupied. 



Blue Bird Boxes. 



Blue bird's boxes are simph' made, provided they con- 

 form to the dimensions given above. Place on posts in the 



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All nesting boxes should be made with removable covers. 



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