Marsh tit and bat share nestbox

The Dutch Mammal Society reports something unusual about a nestbox in Crailo forest this year.

That nestbox is built for coal tits.

However, this spring marsh tits built their nest and laid eggs in the box. The first time that this species was recorded in nestboxes in that area.

In the same box, a common noctule bat rests regularly.

The animals do not seem to mind each other.

6 willow tit and marsh tit facts you need to know: here.

BBC, January 2017: Whether it’s for warmth and protection, or a shortage of suitable nest holes? Noctule bats have been seen using the same nest holes as Common starlings. This is the first time bats and birds have been recorded sharing such close quarters: here. [No, NOT the first time; see above]

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