Blackbirds prefer a nest box with an open-fronted design like this one, as do Wrens, Spotted Fly Catchers, Song Thrush, Pied & Grey Wagtails and Robins. Available in natural green or chestnut brown , the colours are unobtrusive and will match with most garden decor. Where do you put a blackbird box? Choose a sheltered, … Read more
The best materials for bird nest boxes are harder types of wood, such as cedar, oak or beech , at least 15 mm thick , or woodcrete (a waterproof mixture of wood fibres and concrete). These provide good insulation and are difficult for predators to gnaw through to get to a nest. What size should … Read more
How do you make a bird box step by step? Find the right bird-friendly spot for your box Make sure you have the right wood Measure and cut your wood according to the diagram Nail all the pieces, except the roof, together Attach the roof Decorate your box Put your box up. What makes a … Read more