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Bird boxes

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Question
Hi there , are Blue Tits territorial and could I have 2 bird boxes in my garden ? Many thanks

Answer
They are territorial, each Blue Tit requiring about .5 hectare. But this is very variable, depending on how many Blue Tits there are in the area as well as Great Tits. It also depends on the density of trees in the habitat, food supply, etc. Sure, you can have two bird boxes, but you won't necessarily attract two pairs of birds. If that's your intent, put them as far apart as possible.