Habibat Swift Built-In Nest Box

The Habibat Swift Box is a purpose-designed built-in nest box for swifts that can be seamlessly integrated into the fabric of a building during construction or renovation. Manufactured from insulating concrete, it provides a secure internal nesting chamber while remaining discreet within the building façade.

The entrance hole has been specifically designed for swifts, providing artificial nesting habitat for a species that has experienced significant declines due to the loss of traditional nesting sites in buildings. Suitable for both new-build and retrofit projects, the Habibat Swift Box offers a permanent nesting solution that becomes part of the building itself.

The box can be faced with a wide range of materials to match the surrounding building design, including brick, block, stone, timber, or render finishes. This ensures the installation remains unobtrusive while contributing to biodiversity enhancement and conservation objectives.

Key Features

• Purpose-designed built-in nest box for swifts
• Manufactured from insulating concrete
• Can be installed during construction or renovation projects
• Provides a permanent internal nesting chamber
• Designed to integrate seamlessly into building façades
• Can be faced with brick, block, stone, timber, or render finishes
• Suitable for new-build and retrofit applications
• Maintenance-free once installed

Facing Options

The Habibat Swift Box is available with a range of facing options to suit different building styles and construction materials.

• Unfaced / Standard Facing: Available with standard smooth blue or red brick facing and ideal for many new-build projects.
• Bespoke Facing: Made to order with a choice of finishes, including brick, block, stone, timber, or render. Please contact us for a quotation.

Why provide swift nest boxes?

Swifts are highly dependent on buildings for nesting but are losing traditional nesting sites as older buildings are renovated and modern construction methods reduce access to roof spaces and cavities. Integrated nest boxes provide long-term nesting opportunities and can help support local swift populations.

As swifts are colonial nesters, installing multiple boxes on a building can help increase the likelihood of occupation.

Specifications

• Material: Concrete with facing finish
• Dimensions: 170 x 290 x 120mm
• Weight: Approximately 3kg
• Suitable Species: Swift
• Installation: Built into the structure of the building
• Maintenance: Maintenance-free

Lead Times

All Habibat Swift Boxes are made to order.

• Unfaced boxes: approximately 1–2 weeks
• Standard faced and bespoke faced boxes: approximately 3–4 weeks