swallow nest box

How Do I Make A Swallow Nest Box?

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Where should a swallow nest box be located? encouraging nesting swallows prefer outbuildings which provide dark ledges and nooks and crannies for nesting These are cosy in cold weather and cool when it is hot. Swallows can enter a building through a very small hole and need very little light. Brightly lit nest sites are … Read more

How Do You Make A Sparrow Terrace Nest Box?

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Will sparrows use a birdhouse? Sparrows will use birdhouses we may intend for other species. They fiercely defend their nests, so they are vilified for edging out more popular native species, especially bluebirds. Where should a sparrow box be placed in a house? PLACEMENT House Sparrow nest boxes are best placed so that the entrance … Read more