tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203640512649941007.post2946582369271917674..comments2024-03-26T21:35:24.521+00:00Comments on NestBoxTech: An Unexpected Robin NestNestBoxTechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596961979586589583noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203640512649941007.post-15361055490733825762017-04-12T19:50:56.920+01:002017-04-12T19:50:56.920+01:00All natural light, I didn't want to go poking ...All natural light, I didn't want to go poking leds in. The only light is through approx 2inch hole, which the bird is sitting just next to. <br /><br />Cat scarier is a no-goer as it should also scare off my kids, they definitely need to be outside during the Easter hols..<br /><br />Will be getting some chicken wire over the weekend to robustify it...NestBoxTechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596961979586589583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203640512649941007.post-42048699759283200572017-04-12T11:26:53.861+01:002017-04-12T11:26:53.861+01:00Great stuff! I have two robin nest boxes in safe l...Great stuff! I have two robin nest boxes in safe locations, but they just don't read my emails!<br /><br />Were those videos taken with natural daylight, or do you have lights? My guess is its daylight. The colour and detail is brilliant.<br /><br />You could try an ultra-sonic cat deterrent. Ours seems to work on most of our visiting cats, but there is one all-black guy that is either deaf or well 'ard.<br /><br />I suggest you get some old fashioned metal chicken wire (maybe a 1m square) and just stake it down around the edges in a kind of dome shape. Mice will still be able to get it, but I think robins can see them off.<br /><br />The interesting thing about robin chicks is that they remain totally silent, whereas tits make a lot of noise.<br /><br />Robbie? I have a lady friend called Robyn, so I guess Robbie works for either gender.SteveDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645378028590228663noreply@blogger.com