White-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch
Construction Difficulty
moderate
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Nesting Habitat
Attach Nest Box To
Known Nesting Period
Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nest Box Placement
Height Range From Ground
5ft
20ft
Spacing Between Nest Boxes
Facing
SouthNest Box Measurements
Entrance Hole Size
Nest Box Depth (inside)
Nest Box Width and Length
Helpful Tips
- Although an uncommon nest box occupant, the White-breasted Nuthatch does occasionally use boxes when natural cavities are lacking (such as in wooded residential areas).
- White-breasted Nuthatches stay on territory year round and may use boxes for winter roost sites.
- Place 1" wood shavings in box floor.
- If House Sparrows are a problem, move the box further into the forest interior.