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Should I clean out my nest box?

Some monitors opt to clean the box out after every brood, but it’s imperative that this is done when there is absolutely no sign of breeding activity in the box; if you’re ever unsure whether the box is being actively used, it’s best to wait until another day to clean it out. It’s also perfectly fine to wait until fall to clean out nest boxes. This blog post may offer more insights.

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology