Survey Data


 
Survey Data

Best Practices for Checking Bird Nest Boxes



Non-invasive ways to check nest boxes include using technology 

like inspection cameras or, for low-tech solutions, 

employing a mirror on a pole to view contents without opening 

the box. Monitoring from a distance, observing activity, 

and opening the box only when necessary—preferably when 

the parent bird has left—are key to minimizing stress.


Inspection Cameras/Borescopes: A small camera on a long, 

flexible cable (snake cam) or attached to a painters pole 

can be inserted through the entrance hole, 

allowing you to see eggs or young without disturbing the nest.


Tap Before You Open: Gently knock on the box twice before looking 

inside, which allows the parent bird to leave safely 

if she is inside.


Time it Right: Limit checks to once every 5–7 days, 

preferably in the afternoon, to avoid interrupting egg-laying 

(which happens in the morning).


Avoid Key Times: Do not open the box during the first few days 

of incubation or when the chicks are near fledging age, 

as this can cause them to leave too early.


Approach from Behind: Walk to the box from the rear 

to avoid being seen and alarming the birds.


Use Proper Tools: Use inspection cams to identify nesting 

material from house sparrows (messy) vs. native birds (neat), 

without touching the nest.


Do not check the box if it is raining or cold (below 50°F or 10°C).


Avoid checking during early morning hours.


If a bird is sitting tight on the nest, do not force it to leave; 

simply check back later.

Here you will find Result Data from our Surveys

2026 Survey Results

26/04/2026 Bird Nest Box Survey

NEST BOX 12 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 11 = USED BY A WOOD MOUSE

NEST BOX 10 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 9 = USED POSSIBLE PIED FLYCATCHER NEST

NEST BOX  1A = USED

NEST BOX 1 =  USED

NEST BOX  2 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 3 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 19 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 3A =  USED

NEST BOX 20 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 21 = USED

NEST BOX 22 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 23 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 24 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 7 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 8 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 4 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 6 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 5 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 2A = NOT USED

NEST BOX 18 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 17 =  USED

NEST BOX 16 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 15 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 14 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 13 = NOT USED

             12/05/2026 Bird Nest Box Survey  

NEST BOX 12 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 11 = PIED FLYCATCHER NEST 7 LIGHT BLUE EGGS


NEST BOX 10 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 9 = NESTING MATIRIAL FOUND

NEST BOX  1A = FAMILY OF WOOD MICE


NEST BOX 1 =  10 WHITE EGGS BROWN SPECKELS POSSIBLE TIT NEST


NEST BOX  2 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 3 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 19 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 3A = NOT USED

NEST BOX 20 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 21 = NESTING BLUE TIT ADULT


NEST BOX 22 = PIED FLYCATCHER NEST 7 LIGHT BLUE EGGS


NEST BOX 23 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 24 = NESTING MATERIAL FOUND

NEST BOX 7 = PIED FLYCATCHER NEST 7 LIGHT BLUE EGGS


NEST BOX 8 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 4 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 6 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 5 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 2A = NESTING MATERIAL FOUND

NEST BOX 18 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 17 = NESTING MATERIAL FOUND

NEST BOX 16 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 15 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 14 = NOT USED

NEST BOX 13 = NOT USED

             

Butterflies Survey

July 2026 TBA

Bat Survey

Summer 2026 TBA

So far we have only seen Bats around the Woodland area none seen using the boxes installed. We will continue to monitor visually & with echo location equipment for activity this summer.

Dormouse Survey

NONE FOUND

No Dormice found on site using our survey method of Temporary nest box tubes & nut hunt. Maybe in the future we may have Dormice move in once more hazel coppice grows. Monitoring to continue.  

Hedgehog Survey

NONE FOUND

No Hedgehogs have used our hedgehog houses installed at our site. 

Reptile Survey

NONE FOUND

No Reptiles found at our site so far.

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