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Nestbox for woodpecker

Can someone please advise where is the best position for a nestbox for a woodpecker. Believe it is a great spotted. If not then the green may take it over.
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  • Sorry Pauwen, looks like we all missed your post at first, there is still time to put it up though!

    Between 2 and 5 metres on a tree trunk facing north or east in my opinion. If it's for woodpeckers then fill it with soft wood as they make a point of excavating their own nest each year. Some balsa or a rotten birch log would be ideal for this purpose.

    Let us know how you get on!

    Warden Intern at Otmoor.