Description
PLACEMENT
Place the nest basket in a sturdy fork of a tree with an unobstructed flight path. Fill the nest about half full with small twigs, forest soil or leaves, making sure the nest is securely attached to the tree.
For the long-eared owl, the nest is placed in conifers from a height of 4 m. These provide the most shelter. They breed on forest edges, in parks or large gardens near open landscapes.
For the tree falcon, the nest is often placed in high poplars at a minimum height of 10 meters. Tree falcons use the same nesting site for many years in succession. So it may take a while before one comes to the nest, but once there is a pair they keep returning. For the tree falcon, the nest can also be mounted on high-voltage pylons.
MAINTENANCE
The nest can be checked annually in the autumn for strength and any branch material can be supplemented.
