Schwegler No.28 Kestrel Nest Box
The Kestrel is a Bird of Prey that seeks its food on the ground. Farmers and foresters welcome it because of its preference for field mice which, together with other types of mice, account for 80 or even 90 percent of its diet. This nest box is ideal if you are trying to encourage kestrels in a certain area.
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.
*Please note that the lead time quoted is the standard lead time for this product, but it can sometimes be longer, so please contact us for an accurate lead time.*
MATERIAL: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
DIMENSIONS (MM): 330 x 360 x 450
INTERNAL (MM): 300 x 340 x 300
ENTRANCE: 170 x 240
INCLUDES: Nest box, hanger, hook and bedding.
WEIGHT (KG): 13
SPECIES: Kestrel
SITING: On solitary trees, quiet places on the edge of woodlands, barns in open countryside, electricity masts, silos, wind generators, etc. The following sites are recommended in urban areas: large buildings, high walls, chimneys, industrial buildings, churches, etc. In the absence of trees, the boxes can be installed on high poles to assist the Birds in their hunt for mice.
Best 6 to 8 m (minimum installation height: 2.5 to 3 m).
To encourage the Birds to adopt the box a mixture of coarse sawdust, wood shavings, and washed sand should be moistened and placed inside.
Facing south-east or away from the prevailing wind. Alternatively, under rafters, in recesses on historic buildings, in gaps in masonry, etc.
MAINTENANCE: Make sure that nest boxes can be safely accessed for maintenance and monitoring.
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
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Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
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