The best part - lots of birds and especially wood ducks. Feels kinds good when you roll up for yearly maintenance and find the signs of a successful hatch.


So this is good pic of the "hinge" which is only the two top screws put in about level. The bottom ones I unscrew to allow it to swing up so I clean the box out and add new shavings.
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I hope this help some folks, it's a good winter project as they should go up in March. Best of luck.

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8 Ponds in Mid-East Ohio, three streams that merge to 1.

Fishbowl Pond - 1.5 acre, family swimming hole, 22'
Figure 8 Pond - 1.25 acre, 12'
Crescent Pond - 2 acre 11'