[NatureNS] Swallow boxes

From: Marg Millard <mmillard@eastlink.ca>
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Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:17:40 -0300
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Unfortunately this hole does not eliminate Starlings and this morning =
there was a bit of a squabble. The Swallows have resumed nest building =
and the Starlings have left for now but I=E2=80=99m sure they will be =
back. It would be a simple matter to switch the front of the box =
replacing it with one having a smaller hole but I=E2=80=99m afraid that =
would chase the Swallows away. For now I am keeping a close eye on =
things but I=E2=80=99m wondering if anyone has suggestions and/or the =
dimensions of the horizontal oval hole often used for Swallow boxes.


Kevin Lantz
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Kevin, I took a couple twigs or popsicle sticks and just ever so =
slightly made my oval port smaller, didn't even take the house down. =
Swallows watched and even flew about my head and as soon as I moved they =
went back to the house. Might work for you. Someone here mentioned =
trying this to me and it has worked well.
Marg Millard, White Point, Queens 
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