RE:
> Regarding the finding of a nestbox containing a mossy
>chickadee nest i though I'd mention that birds aren't the only
>creatures that occupy nest boxes; I don't know what chickadees
>line nestboxes with so it COULD be their nest but I do know that
>bumblebees (not honeybees) gladly accept nestboxes and fill them
>with moss. Our Audubon chapter has a nestbox program coordinator
>who told me about this and he now makes these boxes and has plans
>for those who are interested. I don't think the bees are aggresive
>like yellowjackets can be.
>
> He's also told me of finding other things in nest boxes.
>Once he was checking a swallow box placed in a Kent park; when he
>opened it several rats came racing out! I'm not sure if he fell
>off the ladder or not.

I feel confident that this is very recent activity, as I cleaned out the nest
boxes about a month ago. I doubt that bees are active this time of year. I
especially check the boxes regularly to make sure that rats and mice are not
moving in.
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Name: Clarice Clark
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Puyallup, Wa. 98371
206-845-3156
01/16/97
09:10:45