Hang the nest box on the balcony

Advantages of the balcony as a nesting box location

• the birds soon lose their fear of humans
• Birds naturally prefer breeding grounds at a certain altitude
• Balconies are inaccessible to predators such as cats and martens

Pay attention to weather conditions

A covered balcony is also ideal as a location for one nesting box(€ 37.54 at Amazon *) suitable because it offers sufficient protection from wind and rain. After all, who would like to move into a home where the wind whistles through the grooves? Make sure that it does not rain into the entrance hole even in strong winds. In addition, the nest box should neither hang completely in the shade nor be exposed to the blazing sun. Birds don't like nesting boxes that swing in the wind.

Protection and Trust

With a nest box on the balcony, the animals come very close to you. Surprisingly, the birds become very trusting after a short time and also return home to feed when there is a lot of activity on the balcony. However, they will only build this trust if they have had the experience that you let it be easy. Make sure there is a free flight path and place the nest box in a stable position and at a sufficient height so that, for example, your children do not disturb the brood. Even if the curiosity about the newborn young birds is great, you should avoid constantly looking into the entrance hole.

Preventing neighborhood disputes

Apartment buildings in particular often have balconies. A nest box can cause trouble, because the guests naturally leave traces. Make sure that no droppings or scattered bird seed fall into the garden below your home. Your neighbors have to get used to the chirping.