Top Photo: A great blue heron, an old wood duck nest box mounting pole, and a stake with a blue flag on it.

The heron in the above photo just happened to be on scene when the photo was taken and has nothing to do with this story.

The pole with the predator guard (cone shaped object) is where a wood duck nest box had been mounted. The stake to the right is the location a new pole and nest box will go (see photo of old box here).

The old wood duck nest box took a hit and had to be retired. Luckily our Exhibits Department answered the call and arranged for the installment of another nest box, hopefully, in time for the nesting season. Volunteer Reeve constructed the box and Fabricators Scott and Christian headlined the expert installation.

A pole with concrete base from a previous application was located and designated as the replacement pole for the new nest box.

Here’s a series of photos documenting the installation.

Thanks everyone!