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February 19th - NEST BOX DAY
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Burwash Manor Farm has long been known for its conservation work, not to
mention the fact that it's organic, with a higher level stewardship in
place, so it was the natural choice for the RSPB when they were looking for
somewhere to host their Nest Box Day. After the success of their visit last
year, they wanted to come back and spend the day with us again!
Nest Box Day is part of a national scheme by the RSPB to get people
interested in garden birds, and learn ways to help them. They will be on
hand to advise you on ways you can assist birds and to help you build a Nest
Box.
Nest boxes are excellent substitutes for the holes found in old trees. In
young woodlands, and in many parks and gardens, there may be plenty of food
for small birds but nowhere for hole-nesting birds to nest. Over 30 species
of British birds are known to use nest boxes including tits, sparrows,
starlings and house martins - as well as raptors such as barn owls and
kestrels. In recent years, the fortunes of many birds have varied. While
blue and great tits have prospered, house sparrows and starlings have
seriously declined.
11am until 4pm.
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