Description
Handmade By Us Wooden Open Fronted Bird Box features:
- Handmade by us in our workshop.
- 2 options available:
- Untreated Box made from Plywood - H 20cm x W 15cm x D 20cm.
- Treated Box made from softwood timber - H 22cm x W 19cm x D 16cm.
- Please note every box is made by hand and therefore measurements may differ slightly from specified.
- 45mm - 50mm opening ideal for Robins, Starlings, Pie Wagtails & Woodpeckers.
- Mirror plate fixed to back of box for easy installation.
- Can be fixed to walls, trees, sheds, etc.
Installation:
- Ideally face the box between north and east which will avoid strong sunlight and the wettest winds.
- Ensure their is a clear flight path to the box excluding for Robins.
- Boxes are best installed in the autumn as many birds will enter nest over winter and will often use the same box in the following spring.
- Use a single screw or nail to hold the box in place we recommend at least 1 1/2" (37mm) if you have sufficient material to fix into.
- You can also tie up your box if nailing or screwing is unsuitable. Use either an old piece of hosepipe or garden wire.
- Installation height for Robins - Below 2m and well hidden within vegetation.
- Installation height for Spotted fly catchers - Between 2-4m.
- Installation height for Woodpeckers - Between 3-5m on a tree trunk.
- Installation height for Pie Wagtails - 2-5m.
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