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Jackdaw

Jackdaw. Photo by Tommy Holden

The Jackdaw is the smallest member of the crow family to be found in Britain and the only one which nests in holes. The overall appearance is of a stocky black bird with grey colouration to the back of the head. Adults, though not juveniles, have a startling pale eye.
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Jackdaw eggs. Photo by Richard Castell Jackdaw chicks. Photo by Richard Castell
Large nest box with 150mm hole.
Height: At least 5m above ground – as high as possible
The nest is made of sticks and lined with soft material such as hair.
Egg-laying starts between early April and late May. One brood.
4 to 6 eggs. Pale blue with speckling
Incubation 17-18 days
Nestlings fledge after 30-35 days.

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