The WoodStone Estella House Sparrow Nest Box is a durable, built-in nesting solution designed to support declining house sparrow populations. Ideal for integration into new-build projects, it provides a secure and thermally stable nesting space within the fabric of a building.
With two internal breeding chambers, the Estella box is particularly suited to colony nesting, helping to recreate the communal nesting conditions that house sparrows naturally prefer.
Key Features
- Constructed from WoodStone® for strength, insulation and long lifespan
- Two internal nesting chambers to support colony breeding behaviour
- Can be built into brickwork or externally mounted
- Thermally stable environment protects against temperature extremes
- Robust design helps deter predators and weather damage
- Front-opening panel allows cleaning if required
Design and Use
This nest box is designed to be installed flush within a façade, matching standard construction formats and providing a discreet nesting solution. The generous internal depth offers suitable space for breeding, while the 34mm entrance hole is sized for house sparrows.
Although designed for house sparrows, other small cavity-nesting species such as tits may also make use of the box.
Siting & Installation
For best results, install the box high on the building, ideally under the eaves. A minimum height of 3 metres is recommended. North- and east-facing aspects are preferred, although sheltered positions under roof overhangs are also suitable.
As sparrows are colonial nesters, installing multiple boxes together is strongly recommended, with at least 50cm spacing between units. Avoid positioning directly above doors or windows.
Maintenance
The box can be opened for cleaning if required. Cleaning should take place outside the breeding season, typically from October onwards. Sparrows may continue to use the box for roosting during winter.
Specifications
- Material: WoodStone® (FSC®-certified wood fibres and concrete)
- Dimensions: 29 × 22 × 16.5 cm
- Entrance hole: 34 mm
- Weight: approx. 7 kg
- Colour: Grey/white
A long-lasting and discreet solution, the Estella House Sparrow Nest Box is ideal for incorporating meaningful biodiversity features into new developments and renovation projects.
MATERIAL: WOODSTONE
GUARANTEE: 10 YEARS.
DIMENSIONS: 290 x 220 x 165; 20 x 100 x 150 x 120 (INNER)
CHAMBERS: 2
WEIGHT (KG): 7
ENTRANCE: OVAL
SITING:
The House Sparrow Nest Box can be integrated into the masonry of a new house or fixed onto an external wall using strong screws and wall plugs (not included). If possible, it should be positioned near to vegetation and at a minimum of 2 m above ground.
MAINTENANCE:
Clean the nesting box once a year when the youngsters have flown out. If a second brood follows, the nest box must be cleaned again in the late autumn. The reliability of the suspension must also be checked annually.
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?
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.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.
