We have just put up 2 nesting boxes on our house for the flickers. They are very interested, but have been pecking at the predator guard around the h...
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Flicker Nest Boxes #926760
Asked March 25, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT
We have just put up 2 nesting boxes on our house for the flickers. They are very interested, but have been pecking at the predator guard around the holes for the last couple of days - to no avail, of course. I'm worried that the holes are too small and they are trying to enlarge them. Should I take off the guards do they can enlarge the holes? They are currently 2 1/4 " wide.
Thank you!
Arapahoe CountyColorado
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