Nesting boxes attract a wide range of birds

2022

The club have recently purchased ten new bird boxes to help increase the number of safe nesting places across the 120-acre site. Five of the bird boxes are designed to attract Robins, Wrens, Thrushes and Wagtails whilst the other five bird boxes are designed to attract Sparrows, Flycatchers and Nuthatch.

Constructed from a mix of concrete and wood fibres, the nest boxes safeguard against attacks from predators including woodpeckers and squirrels. The material also insulates the nest which creates a more consistent internal temperature than an ordinary wooden box. This is especially important during the breeding season and ensures that young birds have a greater chance of survival. The bird boxes will be installed at various locations around the golf course and monitored throughout the year for activity.