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How far should your nest boxes be away from your bird feeders,

I read that it’s not a good place to put your nest box near your bird feeders, what would be the minimum distance  away.

thank you in advance 

  • I have had a Google and found this being asked before, it was suggested 10 feet but someone answered who had one, 7 feet away from feeders and they were being used. Keep a clear flight pathway to the boxes as well. If you go onto the RSPB main site and Google, nest boxes, feeding etc you will find lots of advice.

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  • In reply to Catlady:

    Thank you Catlady I will move mine and I have bought another one so thank you for this information. Wanted to get it right before the spring.
  • In reply to i love robins:

    You can put them up now ILR, as the birds like to use boxes to roost in at night in for shelter in the cold, wet, windy weather, if you look about you may see this happening.

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  • In reply to Catlady:

    You have been a star for me today Catlady thank you for your help