Blue tits nesting in ‘acoustic art’ – Go and listen to the chicks in the Cotswolds

Blue tits have moved into an acoustic artwork in the Cotswold Water Park.

June 2009. A family of discerning blue tits have taken up residence in a piece of man-made public art in the Cotswold Water Park - called Song Pole - despite the fact that there were many ideal natural nesting places nearby.

Song Pole, which was made from a 5m single piece of local oak was specifically designed to attract nesting birds but it was a gamble as to whether any would make the choice to move in.

Listen to the baby tits
Song Pole has a unique internal acoustic system, where people can stand at the base of the pole and listen to the sounds of the young blue tits calling for food.

Song Pole has a unique internal acoustic system, where people can stand at the base of the pole and listen to the sounds of the young blue tits calling for food.

How to visit
Anyone who would like to (quietly!) visit the Song Pole can take a walk from Bridge Car Park on the Spine Road near South Cerney, along the old railway line towards Cricklade. The installation can be seen just south of the Cerney Wick Bridge.

For any more information please go to the CWPS website www.waterpark.org

It was created by artists group 'Liminal' who expressed delight that their work has found critical acclaim amongst the bird world.