Nest Box Guide For Waterfowl - Alberta Conservation Association

Other OccupantsNEST BOX GUIDE FOR WATERFOWL |18Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)Red Squirrels are a common species and often use nest boxes as places tohave their young or for winter shelter. They frequently use nest boxes forstoring food items such as mushrooms and seeds. These items are bulky,often filling the box up to the entrance hole and should be cleaned out ifthe boxes are to be used by waterfowl. Red squirrels are found in spruceforests or mixed woodlots with a food source such as beaked hazelnut.Placing boxes away from conifers will reduce the chance of squirrels takingup residence.