On 21/5/07 15:55, in article
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On May 21, 1:28 pm, "Geoff" wrote:
I wonder if the bluetits visit a peanut dispenser? If they do, I expect the
nest box smells of peanuts. I suppose there's a possibility that the
woodpecker can smell peanuts in the box and is trying to get to them.

Perfumed spray might deter it!!!

Geoff

I couldn't smell any peanut to be on the safe side, I sprayed Chanel
No. 5 on the roof.

Judith

Probably not a good move. That is alien to the parent birds as well as the
woodpecker. It takes birds a while to get used to new things, so leave the
basket on and leave the best well alone but I'd wipe off the perfume first.


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