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Earlier this
year SCA members expressed a keen interest in building a barred owl nesting
box. It’s time to get building!
Barred owls look
for an existing cavity in mature trees with the cavity 20 to 40’ off the
ground. Ideal cavities are 10-13” wide and 14 -21” deep. There aren’t many
naturally occurring cavities that size so your owl box has a good chance of
attracting a nesting pair. The owls will often prospect a nesting site a year
before they nest, so don’t be discouraged if it’s not occupied right away. One
to five eggs are laid with an incubation period of 28-33 days. Expect the
nestlings to take up to 35 days to fledge.
The drawings suggest using a 4’x4’ piece of
¾” thick plywood. If you’re going to use plywood find someone else who is
building a box so you can split a full sheet of plywood and other supplies. If
you have old wood you want to repurpose by all means do. If your sizing isn’t
exactly as specified in the drawings don’t worry. A natural cavity in a tree
won’t be precisely sized either. The entry hole into the box is probably the
most critical size to match. The material has to be thick enough to screw
together so ¾” is probably the minimum thickness. Ensuring your cuts are square
will make assembly easier and help make the box weatherproof. At the end of the
day you want a nesting box that can withstand the winds and weather of the bay.
The drawings for boxes are incredibly detailed with lots of good photos and construction tips. Study them well. We will try and make a PDF available on our website should you want to print or download the drawings. I’ve built and mounted a couple of nesting boxes so please contact me with any questions.
https://www.owlpages.com/download/Nest_Box_Plans_for_Barred_Owls_by_Michael_Cantwell.pdf
SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY
The boxes need to be at least 20’ off the
ground. That takes a serious ladder leaning against a round tree and that sets
off a lot of alarm bells. Hauling the box up the tree and then fastening it to
the tree from the top of the ladder sets off more alarm bells. Take this very
seriously and consider hiring a contractor to help. By following the procedure
outlined in the building instructions you can reduce the chances of an
incident.
Use plumber’s strapping, on each side, to stabilize the box on the tree.It may take a year before the box is occupied.
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