Bird Box information

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Like all wildlife, different birds have different needs and if you wish to attract more birds to your garden then you should provide them with suitable places to nest and roost if you build it they will come in time .

Here are some Important facts to remember

If you are going to encourage more birds to your garden by installing nestboxes, then make sure they have enough food and water for them.

Don’t put boxes in full sun otherwise young birds will get over heated and dehydrated .

Help your birds out withnesting material by providing hair, sheep’s wool ,moss .

Some birds prefer to nest near to each other whilst others are territorial, bear this in mind when positioning your box for the bird you are trying to provide a home for.

When you are sure that your birds have fled their box, clean it out so that it does not encourage pests- don’t use chemicals.

Nest boxes Types

Bird	Nestbox Type	Floor Size(Cm)	Depth (cm)	Front (mm)	Information
Blackbird	Open fronted	20cm x 20cm	20 cm	25mm high
House Sparrow	Enclosed	15cm x 15cm	15cm	32mm hole	Like being close to each other
House Martin	Artificial bowl				Close to each other-under eaves
Jackdaw	Enclosed	20cm x 20cm	40cm	150mm hole	Place high up in secluded place
Kestrel	Open fronted with perch	30cm x 50cm	30cm	150mm high	Fix on a 5m pole

Spotted Flycatcher	Open fronted	15cm x 15cm	10cm	25mm high	Site with open outlook & nearby perch
Starling	Enclosed	15cm x 15cm	30cm	52mm hole
Swallow	Artificial bowl				Position in shed or barn

Little Owl	Enclosed	120cm x 20cm	30cm	100mm hole
Mallard	Enclosed	30cm x 30cm	20cm	150mm	Position on an island or raft on pond
Nuthatch	Enclosed	15cm x 15cm	12cm	32mm hole
Pied Wagtail	Open fronted	10cm x 10cm	10cm	25 mm high	Position in thick cover
Robin	Open fronted	10cm x 10cm	15 cm	52mm high

Tawny Owl	Chimney shaped box	265mm x 225mm	915mm	760mm front	Position under a branch
Tits	Enclosed	15 cm x 12cm	12cm	29mm hole
Treecreeper	Wedge box		480mm	side entrance	Position on tree trunk
Woodpecker	Enclosed	15cm x 15cm	40cm	60mm hole	Position high up tree trunk
Wren	Open fronted	10cm x 10cm	15cm	100mm high

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