The Vivara Pro Barcelona Open Nest Box is a semi-open nest box designed to provide nesting opportunities for a range of songbird species that prefer partially sheltered nesting sites.
Made from durable WoodStone, the box offers a stable nesting environment and can be used in a variety of settings depending on the target species.
Key Features
- Semi-open design suitable for multiple songbird species
- Constructed from durable WoodStone
- Front-opening for cleaning and inspection
- Suitable for a range of installation environments
Specifications
- External dimensions: 190 x 255 x 170 mm
- Internal dimensions: 110 x 190 x 120 mm
- Entrance: Open front
- Weight: Approx. 3.55 kg
Species Suitability
Suitable for species such as robins, collared redstarts, black redstarts, spotted flycatchers and white wagtails. Other species may also use the box depending on location.
Siting & Installation
Install in a sheltered location, avoiding direct sunlight throughout the day and exposure to prevailing rain (do not face southwest).
For robins, position approximately 1 metre high within dense vegetation such as shrubs or ivy. In woodland, install at least 2 metres high. In urban or industrial settings, position under eaves, overhangs or similar sheltered structures.
The box can be mounted using the supplied fixing or attached to a tree using optional Velcro by rotating the rear bracket.
Maintenance
The front panel can be opened for cleaning. Clean after the breeding season or during winter when the box is not in use.
MATERIAL: Woodstone
DIMENSIONS (MM): 190 x 255 x 170
INTERNAL (MM): 110 x 190 x 120
WEIGHT (KG): 3.55
SPECIES: Robin, Wren, Redstart, Black Redstart, Pied Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail
SITING: Hang the nest box with the supplied screw or nail. Face the box somewhere between northeast to southeast, ensuring it is not in the sun all day. No nesting material needs to be added.
If it is likely the box will be used by a Robin or Wren, place the nest box at a height of one meter in dense bush or ivy hang somewhat concealed. If placing in a forest area, hang the nest box at a minimum height of two meters, and if in an urban or industrial area, place the nesting box preferably under eaves, overhangs, or carports.
Optional; The nest box can also be attached to a tree without a nail or screw by means of Velcro. To do this, turn the suspension bracket 180 degrees at the rear.
MAINTENANCE: Clean the nesting box once a year when the youngsters have flown out, for this you turn the two screw hooks at the front 180 degrees, the front of the nest box can then be removed. 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.
MATERIAL: Woodstone
DIMENSIONS (MM): 190 x 255 x 170
INTERNAL (MM): 110 x 190 x 120
WEIGHT (KG): 3.55
SPECIES: Robin, Wren, Redstart, Black Redstart, Pied Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail
SITING: Hang the nest box with the supplied screw or nail. Face the box somewhere between northeast to southeast, ensuring it is not in the sun all day. No nesting material needs to be added.
If it is likely the box will be used by a Robin or Wren, place the nest box at a height of one meter in dense bush or ivy hang somewhat concealed. If placing in a forest area, hang the nest box at a minimum height of two meters, and if in an urban or industrial area, place the nesting box preferably under eaves, overhangs, or carports.
Optional;
The nest box can also be attached to a tree without a nail or screw by means of Velcro. To do this, turn the suspension bracket 180 degrees at the rear.
MAINTENANCE: Clean the nesting box once a year when the youngsters have flown out, for this you turn the two screw hooks at the front 180 degrees, the front of the nest box can then be removed. 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.
