Living with Birds Birds of Prey Schwegler Woodcrete Favourite Nest Box

No. 28 Kestrel

The Kestrel takes it's prey almost exclusively from the ground. Mice especially field mice make up 80-90% of it's food because of this farmers and foresters welcome it.

This nest box is made of WoodcretePLUS™, which has proved to be highly effective and weather-resistant. To encourage the birds to adopt the box a mixture of coarse sawdust, wood shavings and washed sand should be moistened and placed inside. Site 6 to 8 metres from the ground.

Kestrel Nest Box 2TF

Ideal for kestrels.

Kestrels are an adapatable species; a synanthropic bird who live in habitats made or altered by humans, it has settled in the human environment nicely.

This next box has been especially developed for the use of on buildings, attention was made to proper, technical perfect attachment to buildings. Thanks to the curved shape and light grey colour, the nesting aid does not constitute a visual foreign body on the building but instead integreates harmoniously on the structure.

Thanks to the large entrance the 2TF can be cleaned and inspected conveniently from time to time if necessary.

To accelerate kestrel settlement, it is recommended to place a mixture of moist, coarse sawdust, wood shavings and washed sand in the nest box.

Due to its large size, this item is delivered by pallet. Delivery is charged at cost. Please ask us for a quotation before ordering - call us free on 0800 072 0130.

Nesting Basket 70cm

The baskets are attached (by wire) to the forks of trees and have proved highly successful.

The diameter and shape of this nesting basket match those of the natural nests of Crows, Magpies and certain raptors. The baskets are attached (by wire) to the forks of trees and have proved highly successful. Birds of prey and owls tend to use the same nests and eyries for many years.

Barn Owl & Kestrel No. 23

Barn owls used to nest mainly in church towers, many of which have since been blocked up.

Barn owls used to nest mainly in church towers, many of which have since been blocked up. This box proves very popular if installed on the interior wall of barns and church towers. Only a small opening is necessary on the outside of the building to serve as an entrance.

Due to its large size, this item is delivered by pallet. Delivery is charged at cost. Please ask us for a quotation before ordering - call us free on 0800 072 0130.

Nesting Basket - 40cm

The baskets are attached (by wire) to the forks of trees and have proved highly successful.

The Diameter and shape of this nesting basket match those of the natural nests of Crows, Magpies and certain raptors. The baskets are attached (by wire) to the forks of trees and have proved highly successful.

Nest Box 1FNA/2FNA

This design combines relatively compact dimensions with good insulation, especially when installed in sunny spots.

Nest Box 1BFN

This lightweight box was developed for Lesser Kestrel but also equally popular with other species.

The design allows easy installation in walls, cliffs, etc. Including platform below the entrance hole for convenient access.

Nest Box 1CGA

Very poular design for natural sites since it blends very well with its surroundings.

This rugged nest box based on the proven 5KL design is ideal for installing on trees or masts.

Built-in Multi-System

This nest box can be installed in all types of buildings whether constructed of concrete, brick or timber.

This main cavity is supplied without a front panel as there are different types of front panel to meet the needs of various bird species.

Owl Box No. 4

The No.4 Owl Box is suitable for Stock dove, Tengmalm's owl, pygmy owl and hoopoe.

Black, green and grey woodpeckers will sometimes spend the night in this box too. Birds can be encouraged to use the box if a layer of wood shavings or sawdust is spread over the recess in the floor.

Owl Box No. 5

The No.5 Owl Box is suitable for Tawny owl and Jackdaw.

Birds can be encouraged to use the box if a thick layer of wood shavings or sawdust is spread over the recess in the floor.

Little Owl No. 20

This little owl box is made of woodcrete pipe surrounded with wooden slats and covered in tarred roofing material.

It is recommended for use in old orchard and grazing meadows. A small amount of peat is placed in the rear end of the pipe to make it a suitable nest foundation.

Little Owl No. 20A

As an alternative to the No.20 use this box where weasels, martens etc are a danger to nesting birds. This box has a double entrance hole which offers effective protection.

Little Owl No. 20B

As an alternative to the No.20 the No.20B has the added advantages of extra protection against martens and extra ventalation.

Little Owl No. 21

Like the No.20A this little owl box offers extra protection against predators but also has a drainage system to minimize cleaning.