Fishing line

[JTL]

Hello

I read a number of on line folks recommending to use fishing line to discourage house sparrows English sparrows from trying to occupy a blue bird house. It’s recommended to install fishing line when installing a new house, which I just did.
Thanks

[tamsea]

Here’s the best way to use fishing line. I’ve heard this works well and it can be kept on the box instead of taking it down in between nests. https://ohiobluebirdsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Monofilament-Sparrow-Spooker.pdf
Did you just decide to put up a nestbox? I thought you were mainly interested in feeding them only? I’m excited for you. You’ll love it!

Tammy

[JTL]

Yes I put nets box yesterday and I put the fishing line on it. It’s probably to late to attract a nesting pair this season, but I’m hopeful some will stop by and start getting some live meal worms
Thanks

[AIH]

A tip, just in case, maybe you are already thinking the same thing or maybe not, but even with your anti-sparrow measures, keep an eye on the nest box for house sparrow activity. Keep an eye out for other critters, too. Wasps come to my mind.

- Ira / Coastal NW Florida

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