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Try to put it in view of a window, so you can watch the occupants without disturbing them. It should be put at least 3m (10ft) from the ground, out of reach of cats and other predators. Walls are safer than trees to some degree as cats find them difficult to climb. Try the boxes at different heights to see which species use them. Some birds, like kestrels, naturally nest at roof-top level or even higher. Make sure all boxes face north, east or south-east, to avoid strong sun and driving rain.