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Bufflehead

 

Species Dimensions

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The Bufflehead Nestbox has a 7" by 7" floor, 16" inside ceiling, 2 7/8" diameter entrance hole located 14" (to the top of the hole) above the floor and ventilation openings.  Assembled with corrosion resistant screws fit to pre-drilled countersunk pilot holes.  Hinged roof is secured with shutter hooks for easy access.

Mount nestboxes for Buffleheads at least 10 feet, higher if possible, on a tree trunk, (6' to 8' if on a post above water), in forest bottomlands within 100 feet of a river or a pond.  Place some wood chips on the floor.

Kestrels, Screech owls and Squirrels may use this box.

Assembly:

Safety First!

Assemble woodworking projects in a safe area.on a work bench at a height between waist and chest.

Wear eye protection.  Eye injuries are the most common assembly mishap.

Keep hardware and tools away from children.and infants; store away when not in use.

1) Fasten Right Side to       2) Fasten Floor to Right                              3) Fasten Left Side                   4) Fasten Front.
    Back Panel with screws.     Side and back.                                          to Back Panel and Floor.          Panel

5) Fasten Hinges     6) Fasten Roof and Hinges             7) Fasten Shutter Hooks              8) Mount Nestbox with Large
    to Roof with              to Back Panel.                              to Roof and Sides with              Screws at appropriate Height
      Small Screws.                                                              Round-head Screws.               (see specific species mounting
                                                                                                                                    height and habitat.)

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