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Birds and windows do not mix successfully. The common problems are when birds collide with windows or start to attack them, or if they start to eat the putty.

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Do you have a burning question about birds and wildlife? Challenge our experts to explain what's always left you bamboozled. We will answer one tricky question a week.

Where is the best place to fit a bat box?

Joan Matthews, Belper

Val Osborne

Valerie answers...

Bat boxes can be placed on walls, as well as trees and are best placed in areas where you know bats fly. South facing is probably the best direction.

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