[NatureNS] Murder by Chipmunk

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From: Steve Shaw <srshaw@dal.ca>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 02:53:48 -0300
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Hi Paul,
Regarding putting up a nest box like you say below, what is the nature 
of a 'predator guard' that a chipmunk (or a squirrel) can't get by, but 
a small bird can? Please describe, sounds useful.
Steve

On 17-May-10, at 5:21 PM, Paul S. Boyer wrote:

> In the case of the grieving Nuthatches, please tell your friend not to 
> plug the hole!! The birds may try again this season. He could put out 
> a trap for the murderous Chipmunk (with peanut butter for bait).
>
> Also, tell him to put up a nest box with a predator guard. Nuthatches 
> and other cavity-nesters will use nest boxes.
>
>

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