[{"id":243161858241,"handle":"bird-nest-boxes","updated_at":"2026-06-03T12:20:59+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"}}]
This is the Wildlife World Sparrow nester in the conservation range. High specification nest box designed with pro-landscapers and conservation professionals in mind. This item is handmade to order and may have 4-6 week lead time.
Sparrows are communal nesters, and this nest box is designed to combine three individual nesting areas.
Handmade from solid FSC® certified naturally durable timber such as Cedar, Douglas Fir or Larch.
32mm hole protector on each nest box
Hinged opening front secured with easy-to-use threaded wingnuts.
Stylish finish with soft green paint to look good as well-being functional
Extra strong recycled plastic hanging brackets
Siting
Site the nest box between 3 – 6 metres high, ideally with the front-facing between north and southeast. It is frequently common to locate the nest boxes under house/building eaves; however, do not do so close to House Martin nests' location.
