Category Archives: Autumn

Time for a clean out!

Today we spent a few valuable hours in the woods removing the old nest material from our nest boxes. We also carried out some repairs so the boxes are ready for new arrivals, when the spring comes again. This year … Continue reading

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A garden surprise!

Over the weekend I opened some mist nets in my garden with the aim of catching and ringing the birds which visit the seed feeders I have hanging in the garden. As a trainee bird ringer, the more experience I … Continue reading

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Owl Box Ready for Residents

This week we were out in the woods south of the university with a slightly different aim. We were trying to find the perfect location for a different kind of box, an owl box. We came in contact with Ole, … Continue reading

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Autumn 2013 Newsletter – hot off the press!

In our latest newsletter you can read all about the progress of the project over the last 6 months. Please feel free to spread the news among family, friends and colleagues! The full pdf can be downloaded here – SDU … Continue reading

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Four new bird feeders in the woods

We have recently placed four bird feeders in various locations in the woods surrounding the university. The seed feeders will hopefully attract hungry birds as the seasons change from autumn to winter and the natural food sources (insects, berries etc) … Continue reading

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