What I have found works best is to have several boxes (2-4?) clustered around an area. The owls like to move around.
Building the boxes is easy. Use simple white pine boards. Getting them up is another matter.
Boxes might be mounted onto a tree, rather than a pole, and at least 8-10 above ground. I usually take a wire (romax), and attach to an upper corner of the box, then manage to "whip" the wire around the tree tand catch it, to attach to the other (pre-drilled) corner of the box. This then allows me to either hang the box from a limbby the wire, or usualy to drive screws through the backplate of the box, and secure it to the treethat way. Cordless drills are a godsend!
THIS MOUNTING STUFF CAN BE DANGEROUS, BELIEVE ME, AND SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS ONE HAS THE STRENGTH AND BALANCE TO MANAGE THIS HEAVY BOX WHILE PERCHED ON LADDER RUNGS, BECAUSE IT WILL BE HEAVY AND BULKY, AND LIFE IS NOT THE SAME FROM ATOP A LADDER AS IT IS FROM TERRA FIRMA.
At the end of the day, it's all do-able and when you hear a little owl purring from a box you made, and you see it''s little head sticking out, it will be worth it, believe me. Just plan and DO IT.
Best wishes,
Jerry
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On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 08:33:15 AM EDT, Jason Delp <jmdelp12...> wrote:
Hi! Yes we were talking about owl box plans at the Deauville Inn. You sat next to my wife and I at the bar. I have you my email and you were going to send me plans to build one. Thanks for reaching out again!
Jason
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On Wed, Aug 21, 2024, 10:27 AM jerry Kruth <gkruth...> wrote:
second try!
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jerry Kruth <gkruth...>To: <jmdelph12...> <jmdelph12...>Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:24:58 AM EDTSubject: owl box problem (??? )
Jason (?),
Hi! I have a small paper note with your name, and email, and the note above "owl boxes?"?
Sorry, but I can't remember this? Did we discuss? Is there something I can help you with?
best wishes,
Jerry KruthPgh
