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Nesting box for crimson Rosellas

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Subject: Nesting box for crimson Rosellas
From: Nick Payne via Canberrabirds <>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 03:32:52 +0000
Here's a plan for one that has a baffle to help keep Indian Mynas from
using it:
https://www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au/files/How_to_make_a_Rosella_Nesting_Box.pdf.

Nick

On 11/09/2021 12:15 pm, Fleur Leary via Canberrabirds wrote:
> Does anyone have or know where I can get a nesting box suitable for
> crimson Rosellas?
> Over the last few weeks a pair of Rosellas has been investigating air
> vents on the wall of my neighbours house in Crace. They managed to
> break off the plastic vent cover of one vent hole and decided this was
> a good place to start a nest. My neighbour didn't think so, so he
> covered the hole to stop them getting in. The Rosellas still tried to
> get in but couldn't. After a few days of not seeing them, the Rosella
> pair have returned and have now turned their attention to the other
> vent hole.
> I thought if I set up a nesting box for them nearby, they might give
> up on trying to nest in the wall.....
> Fleur



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