We are very grateful to Tony Gibson, of the Durham Bird Club and Northumbria Ringing Group, who arranged for sponsored birdboxes to be made, and then spent a very wet morning (assisted by a group of plot holders) putting them up around the allotments. The birdboxes were sponsored by plot holders and we also have the bonus of a tawny owl box on the Common Plot.
At the Nature Day on 23 May, Tony will be leading an inspection of the boxes in addition to regular inspections throughout the year. If there are chicks, we understand that his plan is to ring them, so that their progress can be followed subsequently.