Which birds use nestboxes?
Birds have their own distinct preferences when it comes to choosing a nestbox. Here are some of Britain's best known species, and the type of box they prefer.
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Blue Tit
Coal Tit
Great Tit
House Sparrow
Marsh Tit
Nuthatch
Pied Flycatcher
Redstart
Tree Sparrow
Pied Wagtail
A Starling takes advantage of a
natural hollow in a tree trunk.