Siting a nest box

This depends on the species the box is intended for. Boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall.

Unless there are trees or buildings which shade the box during the day, face the box between north and east, thus avoiding strong sunlight and the wettest winds.
Make sure that the birds have a clear flight path to the nest without any clutter directly in front of the entrance. Tilt the box forward slightly so that any driving rain will hit the roof and bounce clear.
House sparrows and starlings will readily use nestboxes placed high up under the eaves. Since these birds nest in loose colonies, two or three can be sited spaced out on the same side of the house. Keep these away from areas where house martins normally nest.
Open-fronted boxes for robins and wrens need to be low down, below 2m, well hidden in vegetation. Those for spotted flycatchers (right) need to be 2-4m high, sheltered by vegetation but with a clear outlook. Woodpecker boxes need to be 3-5m high on a tree trunk with a clear flight path and away from disturbance.

Fixing your nestbox

Fixing your nestbox with nails may damage the tree. It is better to attach it either with a nylon bolt or with wire around the trunk or branch. Use a piece of hose or section of car tyre around the wire to prevent damage to the tree. Remember that trees grow in girth as well as height, and check the fixing every two or three years.

Two boxes close together may be occupied by the same species if they are at the edge of adjoining territories and there is plenty of natural food. While this readily happens in the countryside, it is rare in gardens, where you normally can only expect one nesting pair of any one species. The exceptions to this are house and tree sparrows and house martins, which are colonial nesters. By putting up different boxes, several species can be attracted.

Nestboxes are best put up during the autumn. Many birds will enter nestboxes during the autumn and winter, looking for a suitable place to roost or perhaps to feed. They often use the same boxes for nesting the following spring. Tits will not seriously investigate nesting sites until February or March.

Use wood that will not split or disintegrate when wet - exterior quality plywood from a sustainable source, 0.5 to 1 cm thick, is ideal. Any cheap piece of solid timber makes an excellent bird table. There is no maximum size, but don't make the table too small or the birds will squabble and the shyer species will be kept away: 30 x 50 cm is about right. A rim about 1 cm high around the edge will help stop food from being knocked or blown off. Leave gaps at the corners to allow rain to drain away and to make cleaning easy. Before assembly, sand it smooth to remove crevices that can hold dirt and disease. It is best to leave the table untreated. If it must be treated to prolong its life, use a selected water-based preservative such as Fenceguard or Sadolin and make sure that it is dry before use.
A few nails or hooks in the edges of the table will be useful for hanging nut or seed feeders or fat balls.

A roof gives some protection to feeding birds (from rain, snow and hunting sparrowhawks). Some birds may even roost at night on a table with a roof. It also provides a dry place for seed hoppers and nut containers. A roof can, however, deter the shyer and larger species from visiting and, in most cases, an open table is really just as good.

With what seems like a mind boggling array of feeders and food on the market these days, it's probably a good idea to start with an idea of your location, garden size and probably quite importantly - what you do NOT wish to feed. Many people have squirrels that visit their gardens and large corvids such as Jackdaws. Between them, jackdaws and squirrels will demolish food supplies extremely quickly, so feeders that offer protection are recommended. If you have pigeons and doves present, they do a very good job of clearing ground  'spill' caused by smaller birds as it's important to not encourage rats and other vermin from food waste lying on the ground.

Place the feeder away from a convenient branch that would allow a squirrel to jump to it easily. Seed feeders with a squirrel guard allow small birds access to food but will keep jackdaws and squirrels at bay.

2 x Pressure Treated Wooden Nest Box

Built to last - fully pressure treated and stained wood, so that the bird nest can be used for many years.

• Made from sustainable materials - constructed from 100% FSC wood allowing you to be more environmentally friendly
• 30mm Bird hole, suitable for common wild and garden birds such as: Blue tits, coal tits, marsh tits, and great tits, tree sparrows and pied flycatchers.
• Includes an information leaflet allowing you to get the best out of your Simply Direct pressure treated bird box, and informs you on exactly how, when and where to place your bird box to attract the birds that you want.
• Product dimensions: (base) (H x W x D): 22cm x 11.5cm x 11.5cm - (roof) (H x W x D): 22cm x 11.5cm x 15.5cm
  

1 x Pressure Treated Wooden Nest Box

• Built to last - fully pressure treated and stained wood, so that the bird nest can be used for many years.
• Made from sustainable materials - constructed from 100% FSC wood allowing you to be more environmentally friendly
• 30mm Bird hole, suitable for common wild and garden birds such as: Blue tits, coal tits, marsh tits, and great tits, tree sparrows and pied flycatchers.
• Includes an information leaflet allowing you to get the best out of your Simply Direct pressure treated bird box, and informs you on exactly how, when and where to place your bird box to attract the birds that you want.
• Product dimensions: (base) (H x W x D): 22cm x 11.5cm x 11.5cm - (roof) (H x W x D): 22cm x 11.5cm x 15.5cm

Henry Bell Elegance Sloping Roof

Henry Bell's Elegance Collection Sloping Roof Nest Box features a 28mm hole to encourage a variety of birds to nest in your garden including tits & sparrows. The nest box complies with expert recommendations and includes a top opening lid, drainage holes and a predator plate. All fixings are finished in silver and the wood is FSC sourced. With a contemporary sloping roof design to fit in any garden this beautiful nest box features a matte grey roof with white frame and a smooth stained wooden front.

Supa Wild Bird Multi-Purpose Nest Box

Exclusively designed by TV Naturalist Simon King

The brushwood Robin Nester is an original design by TV Naturalist Simon King, who has used his knowledge of birds and robins in particular to create a habitat that is tailored to the nesting habits of the species

Unlike many other bird species, Robins are known to prefer open-fronted nesting spots and can be found building their nests in flowerpots, boxes and kettles!

With this in mind, Simon King and Wildlife World created the brushwood nester to reflect this particular habit and create a beneficial habitat for the species, which doubles up as an attractive feature for gardens.

The brushwood finish allows the nester to be hidden easily amongst foliage, or as an eye-catching focal point in a garden.

Simon King Brushwood Robin Nester

Gardman Nest Bird Box, Sage Green

Wildlife World CRNB Camera Ready Nest Box

Tom Chambers Robin Nest Box

• This Tom Chambers nest box is open fronted to attract robins.
• It is easy to hang up this nest box using the built in hanging slot
• Approx 15 cm high and 13 cm wide
• Manufactured in the U.K. from FSC certified wood.

Gardman Nest Bird Box

Made from FSC certified Timber

• Interchangeable fronts, 32mm hole, 28mm hole and open front make this the perfect nest box for attracting the widest variety of birds
• Floor removes for easy cleaning

Simon King Curve Cavity Nest Box

Wildlife World N8 Natural Log Robin Nest Box

• Solid Timber Construction
• Can Be Left Out All Year Round
• Easy To Clean & Maintain
• Solid Silver Birch Construction
• FSC Certified

Wildlife World Blue Tit Nest Box

• Solid Timber Construction
• Can Be Left Out All Year Round
• Easy To Clean & Maintain
• Solid Silver Birch Construction
• FSC Certified

Green Feathers Wildlife Wi-Fi Bird Box Full HD 1080p

WiFi Bird Box Camera by Green Feathers (3rd Generation). View amazing quality footage of nesting birds, eggs and chicks from anywhere right on your mobile device

• Compact camera designed to fit inside a standard bird nest box, Bird Box House Included
• Connects to home WiFi network for easy viewing on mobile or tablet, just plug the camera in to power and quickly connect using the free Android or iOS app. Camera includes 1.5m power supply, which can be extended to up to 20m using one of our 12V 2.1mm extension cables. Simply check with your phone before installation that there is good Wifi reception at the bird box's location (we recommend 2 bars). Please note - requires 2.4GHz Wifi network
• Invisible IR LEDs provide night vision without disturbing birds, and a wide angle lens captures everything inside of the box
• MicroSD slot lets you easily capture footage and set up motion detection recording, with no need to use a pricey external recorder

RSPB Wooden Apex Classic Wild Garden Bird Box

Vivid Arts D-Letterbox Birdhouse

• Great detailed old traditional post box design.
• Constructed from long life UV stabilised resin.
• Perfect size nest box for the Tit families
• Cleaning hatch at the rear.
• Dimensions 240mm*130mm*175mm

Peckish Blue Tit Nest Box for Wild Birds

• Designed to attract small birds like Blue Tits
• Made from 100 Percent FSC certified wood
• Painted in pastel colours
• Features drainage holes to prevent moisture build up

Selections Bird Rooster Pack

(Set of 6) 

• Set of 6 Roosting pouches
• Made from straw and natural raffia.
• 3x Straw pouches, 3x Raffia pouches
• Largest item measures: 25cm x 12cm x 12cm Approximately

Windhager Twinhouse Sparrow Nesting Box

Birdboxview Colour cctv camera fitted in nestbox

Enjoy real live nature programmes from your own garden with this WIRED CCTV camera nestbox – watch and listen to garden birds inside their nest. See baby chicks hatch, feed, grow and fledge on your TV screen!

• The nestbox is carefully fitted with a tiny 420TVL camera placed in the top of the box to show the entrance and nesting areas. Angle and focus can be adjusted when setting up box
• The camera has a microphone so you can hear the birds in the nest and the infra-red (IR light source) vision allows you to enjoy watching the nest 24/7. (Camera gives muted colour picture on the brightest days, monochrome on duller days and at night)
• The attractive, sturdy Birdboxview nestbox has a V-shaped roof (as preferred by the RSPB) and is over 30cm tall to give a good view of the nesting area. The nestbox has a ventilation slot in the base to allow drainage and air circulation. The roof of the nestbox can be easily removed for cleaning the inside at the end of the season.
• Plastic trunking fitted down the side of the nestbox protects the cable joins from wet conditions and an opaque window in the side of the nestbox adds light to enhance your viewing experience

Green Feathers Complete DIY Timber Bird Nest Box with Wireless SD

Complete DIY kit to watch birds hatch & grow right in your garden

• Includes everything you need to get the box up and running: the camera kit, handmade wooden bird box, 10-metre power extension cable, HDMI converter and accessories
• Tiny camera transmits video to receiver up to 20 metres away
• Captures clear video with night vision and wide angle lens
• Bird Nest Box made in the UK with FSC certified timber

CAMERA NEST BOX (Webcam for PC/Laptop) with 21' cable.

CAMERA NEST BOX (Webcam for PC/Laptop) with 21' cable. Great gift for bird lover or family springwatch project!

Window Nest Box

Happy Beaks Sparrow Bird Box Three Hole

Ernest Charles Sparrow Nest Box



• Powder coated wire cage protects feeders from squirrels and large birds
• Ideal for use with all Gardman feeder and any feeders up to 35 cm
• Designed for easy usage
• H 35 cm

Riverside Woodcraft Sparrow terrace nesting box

Wildlife World CHM Ceramic House Martin Bowl

CJ Wildlife House Martin Nest Box

Wildlife World CSW Ceramic Swallow Bowl

Swift Box

Johnston & Jeff Middleton Swift Nest Box

GSWB Swift Nesting Brick Box

Esschert Design NKB2 24 x 15 x 9cm Swallow Nest - Grey

Gardenature Swift Bird Box with Camera System

Tawny Owl Nest Box

Simply Wood Owl Nest Box

Forest Green 3 Owl Nest Boxes (1x Barn Owl Box, 1 x Tawny Owl Box and 1x Little Owl Nest Box)

Barn owl nest box (Golden Brown)

Free Standing Garden Outdoor Bird Feeding Table

• Bath and Feeding Station Ideal for garden to attract wild birds
• Made from durable plastic resin material, weather resistant
• Stable and portable Free Standing design, Easy assembly, Ideal for any size of garden
• Simply put seeds, nuts or breads into your feeder
• Hard Plastic Resin construction in cast iron effect. Weather Proof and Easy to clean 50cm (apx) Diameter Large Bath Dish 112cm (apx) High
  

Wildlife World Bempton Bird Table

This attractive hanging bird table made from FSC timber, features intricate lattice woodwork in a distressed green finish, and a real verdigris copper roof. Ideal as a small hanging bird table or it can be fixed to the Wildlife World pole system for easy installation. Suitable for a variety of feed types, the Bemptons' attractive appearance will enhance any garden setting. The primary feature of the Bempton is that it provides a safe area for birds to feed. It is designed to prevent feed being taken by larger birds like crows, pigeons, magpies, seagulls etc, and also provides safety from predatory sparrow hawks.

PawHut Deluxe Bird Stand Feeder Table Feeding Station

• Hexagonal bird feeder
• High quality wooden construction
• Metal sheet roof for protection from the elements
• Fir wood treated with weather protecting
• Solid 3 legged base

Honeyfields Wild Bird Wooden Table

Maypole Anti-fungal Heavy Duty Bird Table

garden mile® Traditional Wooden Bird Table

Swing Seat Bird Feeder - Bird Table

• enable old bird seed to be easily cleaned away to maintain good bird hygiene
• Made of a recycled plastic composite material, textured to look like wood
• The Swingseat Feeder is suspended using its natural hanging rope
• H 170mm W 230mm L 155mm
  

Riverside Woodcraft Triple Platform Bird Table

• Hand made in the UK by Riverside Woodcraft
• Improved stand design gives better stability in high winds
• Comes c/w side tables, solid chunky build
• Just under 6 feet total height, 3 inch thick post, large heavy stand base
• Anti-Fungal and Anti-Bacterial Colour Rich Coating
  

RSPB Wild Bird Gothic Style Garden Bird Table

Fallen Fruits FB406 Ltd METAL WALL FEEDER

• This sleek modern metal bird house is a great addition to anyone looking to spice up their garden or patio

Gardman Belton Bird Table

• A great value bird table, perfect for new starters to feeding or those with smaller gardens. Made from FSC certified timber Easy to assemble using one screw to attach head to stem Total height 150cm

SA Products Hanging Bird Table 

• 🐦 RELAX & WATCH WILD BIRDS - With only 4 elegant pillars supporting its roof, our wooden bird feeder boasts an open construction. View the birds from all sides as they flit and fly through the station.
• 🐦 EASY TO CLEAN, ECO-CONSCIOUS MATERIAL - Built for your convenience, our bird feeding table is easy to clean. It’s eco-conscious, too! We only use sustainably sourced wooden materials.
• 🐦 HASSLE-FREE INSTALLATION - We’ve supplied the necessary screws to ensure assembly will be easy breezy. Once done, simply hang the wooden bird table from a tree or hook using the attached rope.
• 🐦 KEEPS OTHER WILDLIFE AWAY - Suspended several feet above the ground, our hanging table feeder ensures the birds are not accessible to squirrels. Keep your feathery friends safe and fed!
• 🐦 BEAUTIFUL FEEDER - Measuring only 24.5 x 24.5 x 19.5 cm, our bird feeder table fits easily into any garden or patio. You can customize the wood with stain or varnish to suit your taste.
  

Wooden Hexagonal Bird Table with Zinc Roof Pine

National Trust Hanging Bird Feeding Table

• This hanging table has an FSC pine frame with a mesh centre. This hanging bird table is ideal for gardens with limited space or if you need a feeder table out of the reach of pets.

UBT - Urban Bird Table

• Far superior to wooden tables, it will not rust, discolour or deteriorate
• Exceptionally easy to keep clean and hygienic
• The attractive mounting bracket ensures a strong, safe base
• It is made from a highly durable synthetic resin material that will keep its looks
• Wipe clean surface exceptionally easy to keep clean and hygienic
  

Garden Wooden Tree Hanging Birds Feeder Table

• HANGING BIRD TABLE - A fantastic little hanging bird table that will spruce up your tree and also act as a wonderful garden decoration. Ideal for any garden space.
• ECO-FRIENDLY WOOD – Made from natural responsible sources. Eco-Friendly wood. Great for hanging from a tree or bird table
• ATTRACTS BIRDS - Attracts a wide variety of birds. Perfect for keeping birds fed throughout the year, encouraging nature into your garden or outdoor space.
• Easy to assemble, Ideal for all year round. It is recommended by the RSPB that you clean and wash your bird table
• SIZE – 22CM X 22CM X 20CM .
  

Wild Bird Square Raised Metal Mesh Garden Bird Feeder Seed Dish

Manufactured from heavy duty steel rims and square section steel legs with fine metal mesh tray.

• This fine metal mesh wild bird feeder helps to keep food fresh and dry by allowing rain water to free draining through the fine micro metal mesh.
• Ideal for ground feeding birds such as blackbirds and robins.
• Durable powder coating to prevent rusting. Ideal for a variety of wild bird feeds such as seed mixtures, sunflowers and peanuts.
• Size: 180mm x 180mm x 50mm high

I Love Robins Pearl Feeder

This pretty little hanging feeder makes a jewel-like focal point for any garden. It's Clear polycarbonate dome protects feeding birds and the tray's contents from rain and snow. Simply slide the dome up or down to your preferred height: lower positions help deter larger birds like pigeons. Perfect for serving up I love robins, seeds or mealworms.

Ring-Pull TO-S3G Large Bird Feeder for Seeds

• Great for garden bird health - superbly easy to clean with no tools needed
• Quick Clean every time you fill by twisting off the base
• Deep Clean for maximum hygiene - just pull the pin and everything comes apart instantly
• Two year warranty and fact-packed Owner's Guide with tips on filling, siting and cleaning
• Compatible with many accessories including the Ring-Pull Seed Tray and squirrel guards

RSPB 9 inch Hanging Classic Peanut Feeder

RSPB 15 inch Hanging Classic Peanut Feeder

Gardman Wild Bird Heavy Duty Seed Feeder

Hanging Lantern Garden Bird Feeder 

• Quick release lid for easy refills
• Overhanging roof protects feeding birds from rain
• Tough polycarbonate Hopper won't crack or fade in sunlight
• Hang from hook or tree branch, or pole mount
• Ideal for seeds or blends
  

Eco Friendly Recycled Plastic Bird Seed Feeder

• Bird Feeder is designed with transparent and royal-stylistic green outlook, easily to observe the inner food and refill seeds in time, and attract more birds to your garden, adding more aliveness to your garden life.
• Bird Feeder have a hanging lift-lids on top, it can be hanging on the trees, feeding station, tree branch. Have the lift-lids to fill the foods more easy and convenient.
• Bird feeder is made of high quality plastic, non-toxic and safe, not easy to aging, long time for use, can be used safely for birds.
• Perfect for feeding most kinds of feeding most kinds of seeds and seed mixes, such as: beans, mix Seed blends, peanut nut ,bread, sunflower seeds, bird seed, sunflower hearts bird food, etc. Suitable for indoors and outdoors use, such as: Garden, Park, Yard  1PC transparent bird feeder, size: 23.5*7.6cm / 9.25*2.99inches. Allow to hold about 400g bird seed mix, basically meet the needs of the birds.
  

Jacobi Jayne Medium Big Easy Birdfeeder

Homebird Window Bird Feeder with Strong Suction Cups

• ★ ATTRACTS SMALL BIRDS - comes pre-built and installed in less than 60seconds. Perfect gifts for grandad gifts for grandma, gifts for mum gifts for dad and grandparents gifts.
• ★ GARDEN BIRDS KEEP COMING BACK - our deep-fill bird feeder window feeders are made specifically for small garden birds who love to return. If you already own a bird seed feeder bird table or bird bath for garden gadgets, then this product will bring you even closer to your favourite birds.
• ★ REFILL IN SECONDS WITH REMOVABLE TRAY - our seed tray simply lifts out so that you can re-fill and clean without any trouble. Typical bird feeders stations need to be dismounted. Fill up with popular bird seeds such as sunflower hearts, suet pellets, gardman bird nuts, peanuts, suet balls, suet blocks and mealworms for birds.
• ★ POWERFUL SUCTION THAT NEVER FALLS OFF - bird feeders for small birds often come with weak and flimsy suction cups. Mount this bird feeder station safely on any window as a squirrel proof bird feeder alternative to a gardman bird feeder, bird feeder pole or bird tables, where squirrels can normally reach.

Roamwild Beautiful Arch Window Wild Bird Feeder With Huge 2L Capacity

• [BRING NATURE CLOSER - THE PERFECT PRESENT FOR WILD BIRD LOVERS] – Includes ultra-strong unique spring loaded dual suction technology that will not fail. It will keep the feeder securely on your window in the hottest and coldest of temperatures. Finally a window feeder that actually stays on the window in ALL weathers! With built in window protectors.
• [KEEPS SEED FRESHER FOR LONGER & HUGE 2L CAPACITY & WEATHER RESISTANT] – Holds 2L of seed, so no need for constant refilling and unique protective arch design means no more seed clogging keeping the seed fresher for longer. The multiple perches allow lots of birds to feed at one time and the deliberate no mess design means that the birds do not soil in the seed, keeping the seed healthy and fresher for longer.
• [ORNATE STYLISH ARCH DESIGN & EASY TO CLEAN AND FILL] – To fill simply open lid and pour in the seed. The feeder easily clicks apart to allow for easy cleaning and rinsing. This feeder will look great on any window and is easy to maintain. The dimensions of the Roamwild Arch Window feeder are – 15cm D x 30xm H x 20 H
  

Lou's Nature Store - Window Bird Feeder, Bird Feeding Station

• CLOSE RANGE BIRDWATCHING - Ideal for bird watching from the comfort of your home.
• SIMPLE & QUICK TO ASSEMBLE – Takes minutes to assemble, easy to attach and remove from any window in your home.
• EASY TO CLEAN & MOVABLE DIVIDER – The divider helps to hold two types of birdseed and water, also simple to take down and wash.
• STRONG HOLD – Uses three suckers for an extra strong, shock-absorbing hold.
• CHARITY DONATIONS - Lou’s Nature Store supports the Woodland Trust through regular donations.