Fun Projects for Urban Wildlife

Douglas Squirrel (Chickaree) and Flying Squirrel Nest Box
 

Materials One 1x 8"x 6' rough cedar board Twenty 1-1/4" outdoor wood screws or # 7 galvanized nails Lumber Detail Click to enlarge

Click to enlarge Holes for attaching to a tree or post. Pivot screws work as hinges. To allow the side to open easily, the pivot screw on the opposite side needs to be level with the one in front. The baffle Ledge support. Floor is 1" above bottom of front board. The Baffle The baffle creates a protected nesting spot for squirrels. It also allows the box to have a dark interior and helps prevent heat loss. Locate the baffle flush with the bottom of the entry hole (see above drawing. Orient the baffle with the triangular cutout in the far corner apposite the entry hole (see drawing below). Top view of nest box showing baffle and location of triangular cutout. Click to enlarge