update on the bird tables / juke box

We are planning to meet at the PICU in the 2nd week of January to finalise the location of the feeders / water stations....Laura will contact PICU to arrange a date.
For more notes trawl through the earlier posts on the blog www.indefensefpigeons.blogspot.com

At my meeting with Ed and Laura from FACT on Wednesday 9th, we provisionally agreed that FACT will now make the 3 feeding / water stations and possibly (depending on budgets) a nest-box.

Originally we had thought that a woodwork department at the hospital could get involved -
but on consideration we decided it would make more sense if the technicians at FACT take on the whole job, as they will need to integrate the camera system into the build, so makes sense if they do it one go. They will also be installing everything on site.

Perhaps a more elaborate stand alone bird table/nest box or other feature could be made by the hospital woodwork department later on, to complement the main art work.

From the info on making nest boxes that Chris originally gave us I'm quoting something about the required materials for making a nest box - but I guess this should also be applied to the feeding stations as well - Chris we are making the post style feeder with attached mesh/acrylic feeders:

"Weather proof timber is suitable. However do not use CCA pressure treated timber, since the leachates may harm the birds.....use galvanised nails or screws......it is always best to leave untreated. As it weathers it will blend into the surroundings better. Softwood boxes may be treated with selected water based preservatives, which are known to be safe for animals such as Sadolin. Apply it to the outside of the box and not around the entrance hole......
Use brass or plastic fittings that will not rust"

Lastly, when we have the site visit, the FACT technicians will measure up the juke box site. They have a cunning plan for creating an enclosed unit that will house speakers, changing unit and selector unit.

The birdsong CDs for the jukebox are in the pipeline too. All being well, both projects should be installed early in the new year.......


Have a good Christmas
Alison