Swallows naturally build nests inside stables barns, warehouses, archways, and garages however, they are increasingly finding it difficult to access soft mud to build their nests. This woodcrete is an excellent imitation of their natural nests and can help them get started quickly in a dry spring.
Occupants: Barn Swallows.
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: Woodstone and mounted on exterior grade plywood board.
DIMENSIONS (MM): 120 x 200 x 110
WEIGHT (G): 600
SPECIES: Swallow
SITING: A Swallow Nest should be sited inside a building that allows easy access for the birds via an open door or window, such as a garage or outhouse. The male Swallow will circle above his chosen nest site, singing to attract a female.
A minimum distance of 1mbetween nest cups is suggested. To ensure the swallows have enough room in the nest cup and when arriving and leaving there should be at least 6 cm free space above the nest cup.
Delivery & Returns
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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?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
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