The Washington nest box is a general-purpose nest box. The 32mm hole will attract a variety of common garden birds.
Occupants: Great, Blue, Marsh, Coal, and Crested Tits, Redstarts, Nuthatches, Collard and Pied Flycatchers, Tree, and House Sparrows.
Why are nest boxes important?
Natural nest sites are being lost having devastating consequences for bird species. Birds are an essential component of functioning ecosystems and have a direct impact on human populations and millions of other species. It is therefore important to provide our feathered friends with a home.
MATERIAL: FSC wood
DIMENSIONS (MM): 250 x 120 x 175
ENTRANCE (MM): 32
WEIGHT (KG): Unknown
SPECIES: Great, Blue, Marsh, Coal, and Crested Tits, Redstarts, Nuthatches, Collard and Pied Flycatchers, Tree, and House Sparrows.
SITING: Hang 1.5 metres or higher and angle so that they face away from the prevailing wind (usually south-westerly in the UK). Place near to good tree (particularly oak) or hedge cover.
MAINTENANCE: The nest box can be opened at the front for cleaning after the breeding season. This is generally around October when you can be sure that no more birds are breeding inside A clean nest box will also attract birds who want to use it as a shelter during colder winter months.
Delivery Information
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
UK Mainland
Delivery starts at £7.92. We aim for next working day delivery on orders received before 2:00pm. Pallet delivery costs vary by postcode.
Highlands & Islands
Delivery starts at £25. Larger or pallet orders require a quote.
Postcodes/areas: AB36–38, AB55–56, FK17–21, HS (all), IV (all), KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–78, PH19–50, ZE1–3, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles.
Northern Ireland
Delivery starts at £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg. Larger or pallet orders require a quote.
Europe
Visit www.wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Delivery Times
- UK: 1–3 working days
- Europe: 3–5 working days
- Rest of world: 7–14 working days
Made-to-order, special items and busy periods may take longer. If delays occur, we will inform you.
If you need an item by a specific date, please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
International Shipping
We can ship worldwide (quotes may be required). Online checkout is available for delivery to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Other countries must order by phone or email. Import taxes may apply outside the EU.
Returns
If you receive damaged or incorrect goods, contact us immediately.
A Returns Number is required — call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please return goods (with Returns Number clearly marked) to:
Wildcare, Eastgate House, Moreton Road, Longborough, GL56 0QJ
