Schwegler Nesting Baskets for Large Birds Line the bottom of the basket with small twigs. Siting guidelines: Wire the basket into a tree at a minimum height of 4m.Box type: Nesting basket 30-40cm in diameter.Siting guidelines: On a horizontal branch at a minimum height of 3m.Box type: Tubular box with a 70mm entrance hole and internal baffle to reduce light.If possible, two tunnels should be placed together, at least 70cm apart. Filling the tunnel with sand will improve the chances of occupation. Only the entrance should be visible and it should be at least one metre above the maximum water level. Siting guidelines: Buried in a vertical bank beside a slow-moving river or lake.Box type: Tunnel with rear nesting chamber.Siting guidelines: On a tree or building at a minimum height of 5m with a clear flight path to the entrance.Tawny Owl, Jackdaw and Stock Dove Nest Box Jackdaws are colonial nesters so several boxes may be placed close together. Siting guidelines: As high as possible on a building or tree (minimum 3m).Box type: Large box with 150mm entrance hole.Vivara Pro WoodStone House Sparrow Nest Box Traditional Wooden Bird Nest Box with 32mm Hole House sparrows are colonial nesters so multiple boxes can be sited near to each other, or terraced boxes used. Siting guidelines: On trees or buildings at a height of 2m or above.Box type: Small box with 32mm entrance hole.Locations above windows and doors are often preferred, so a droppings board may be necessary. Siting guidelines: Directly beneath the eaves.Photo credit: Stefan Berndtsson via Flickr Schwegler Nesting Baskets for Large Birds: 40cm Diameter Siting guidelines: In the top of a tree near the edge of a wood, preferably overlooking farmland or wetland.Box type: Nesting Basket 40-50cm in diameter.Traditional Open Fronted Wooden Bird Nest Box Vivara Pro Barcelona WoodStone Open Nest Box Boxes should be filled with soft material such as rotten wood or bark. Siting guidelines: On a tree at a height of 3 – 5m.Box type: Medium box with 60mm entrance hole.Photo credit: Michele Lamberti via Flickr Siting guidelines: Trees and walls in gardens and woodland.Will also use boxes with a larger hole if there isn’t competition from larger birds. Box type: Small box with 28mm entrance hole.Boxes should be stuffed with soft material such as rotten wood or bark. Box type: Medium box with 50mm entrance hole.Great Spotted Woodpecker – Dendrocopos major 19 Schwegler Dipper and Pied Wagtail Nest Box Siting guidelines: Adjacent to natural moving water.Photo credit: Rickard Holgersson via Flickr Vivara Pro Seville 28mm WoodStone Nest Box There is some evidence to suggest that crested tits will only utilise boxes if they are filled with sawdust or wood shavings. Siting guidelines: Trees and walls in garden or woodland. Box type: Small box with 28mm entrance hole.Siting guidelines: Site boxes low to the ground unless predation from cats is a problem.Box type: Small box with 25mm entrance hole. Will also use boxes with a larger hole if there isn’t competition from larger birds.Siting guidelines: At least 3m high in an urban area.Traditional Wooden Bird Nest Box with 25mm hole Avoid direct sunlight and busy areas of the garden. Siting guidelines – Trees and walls in gardens and woodland.Box type – Small box with 25mm entrance hole.Siting Guidelines: At least 1.5m high and preferably within a bush or shrub.Box type: Medium box with platform-style front.Boxes can be installed inside a barn if there is a clear flight path to the entrance.
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