Tree creeper boxes

Question

I have a couple of tree creeper boxes. Does anyone know the best way to site them, which species of tree, how high, etc?

Neil · Answer

Try this link , there should be info there for you ! 
 http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/t/treecreeper/index.aspx 
 Neil

June · Answer

Neil, thanks for replying. I've followed the link but there's nothing about how to site tree creeper bird boxes.

Buzzard · Answer

Hi June Welcome to the forum. 
 I hope the following will give you a better idea of how and were to site your nest boxes. 
 Tree creepers prefer to build their nest in contact with the trunks of trees. For this reason, the box is open at the rear (the tree side) to encourage nesting and to allow the birds to search amongst the bark cracks for prey. The entrance holes should have been specially designed to provide excellent protection against cats and stoats etc. There are two types of tree creeper boxes; 2B and 2BN. 
 For best results, the boxes should be hung on trees with coarse bark, such as oak, alder, pine, poplar, pear or apple. 
 Ideally choose trunks with a diameter of 25 to 30 cm. Site the box between 6 -10ft from the ground. Take into account wind, rain and the sun. 
 Preferably site the box with the entrance hole between north and east. This avoids the worst of the weather and prevents the box and its inhabitants becoming overheated in sunny weather. 
 Depending on regional conditions, occupancy rates between the 2B and 2BN may differ. I would therefore recommend that you begin using the same number of both types, and after one or two breeding seasons it should then be apparent which design is most preferred by the tree creepers. 2B nest box (with removable front panel) Allows for easy inspection and cleaning. It is attached to the tree trunk using two aluminium nails and two mounting blocks (supplied with the box). 2BN nest box The brood chamber in this box is slightly higher with a smaller diameter than the 2B. This allows it to be lifted cleanly away from the tree trunk for inspection and cleaning. The box rests on one aluminium nail, and is supported by a coated wire. A foam seal pressing into the bark prevents water entering the box. 
 Hope this helps Regards Buzzard