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Q What is the ideal location and height for an owl box? fe Kathy Lorigan EASTON, PA Kenn and Kimberly: In your area, the owls most likely to move into a nest box are eastern screech-owls. They’ll use boxes similar to ones preferred by wood ducks, at least 16 inches deep and with an entrance hole of about 3 inches by 4 inches. The box should be in a shady spot and about 10 feet above the ground. Fastening it to the trunk of a large tree may work, but in an area with many predators, it’s best to place it on a tall pole that’s protected with a baffle or predator guard. Q What’s this insect I found during the fall? Jane Wyatt SPARTA, NC Kenn and Kimberly: Although this little creature might look…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November 2023

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