[{"id":243161858241,"handle":"bird-nest-boxes","updated_at":"2025-08-26T12:24:00+01:00","published_at":"2021-01-28T09:46:44+00:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Bird Nest Boxes","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany of our natural nest sites like large, old decaying trees are disappearing from our gardens. We need to provide nest boxes as well as feeders and birdbaths. Further encouraging garden birds into our gardens and keep them healthy and happy. This shortage of natural nesting sites for birds has played a part in the decline of some of the UK’s most iconic species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is now easier than ever to provide both functional and beautiful nesting opportunities for birds in our gardens and outdoor spaces. There is no best time to put up nest boxes. By putting up boxes in the autumn, you can provide much-needed winter refuges for roosting birds. It is possibly increasing the chance of them staying and nesting in the spring. Putting up in autumn is an excellent practice to maintain as a well-designed nest box will only need cleaning once per year. Also, waiting until autumn to clean them usually ensures they’re empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the key determinants in how likely birds are to occupy nest boxes is where you choose to locate them. Remember to place nest boxes away from feeders and baths. And never disturb the birds once they’re in the box, enjoy watching from afar.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-15T10:20:52+00:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":934,"src":"\/\/wildlifeworldtrade.co.uk\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bird_boxes_bird_nest_box_900x_25d4aaab-cabd-4a53-8025-9139f8da9d57.jpg?v=1613384453"}},{"id":728065638782,"handle":"ceramic-house-martin-and-swallow-bowls","updated_at":"2025-08-12T12:12:29+01:00","published_at":"2025-07-25T09:31:27+01:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Ceramic House Martin and Swallow Bowls","body_html":""}]
Swallow nesting bowl in grey unglazed ceramic with FSC-certified timber mounting board.
Summer swallows are a delightful feature of our countryside and fields where they hunt their insect prey on the wing. They like to build their nests in and around barns, garages, stables and outbuildings. You may help these quintessentially English summer migrants by putting up our ready-made swallow bowls to maximise their breeding potential near their hunting grounds.
The design replicates the shape and form of natural swallow nests. Mount high up inside an outbuilding with easy access to the outdoors. Using the pre-drilled holes in the wooden backplate. Once installed, it should be maintenance-free, and you can look forward to looking up to see the gaping mouths of the young as they wait for returning adults.
