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American Kestrel, Northern Screech-owl,
Gray Squirrel, Red Squirrel, & Fox Squirrel Nest Box
To attract kestrels, place the box in relatively open country on a
tree or post 10-30 ft. high with grassy habitat nearby. Screech-owls
can be attracted along the edges of hardwood forests adjacent to
fields or wetlands. Boxes should be placed at least 10 ft. high. Both
the kestrel and owl boxes should include a predator guard to keep
squirrels from using the next boxes.
Squirrels can be attracted to using this box by filling it half-full
with leaves and mounting at least 30 ft. above the ground on a tree
at least 10" in diameter. It is not necessary to clean out squirrel
boxes.
1/4" holes
6"
3"
9-1/4" 9-1/4"
1/4" holes
Floor
Top
Back
Side (2)
Front
Optional site for squirrel box
entrance on side, not front
3" diameter hole
Hinge or cleat
roof for cleaning
Wire top shut
Place 3" of sawdust
in bottom of box
Optional: Locate 3" diameter
entrance hole here for squirrel box
Lumber: (1) 1" x 10" x 8'
Back
Side Side Front Top Floor
22"
16"
16"
16"
12" 7-3/4"
