Living with Birds Swift Schwegler Woodcrete Favourite Nest Box

Swift Box No. 17C Double Cavity

This highly successful model is used extensively throughout Europe. Made from a special mixture of compressed plant fibres and concrete, it provides good insulation and extremely long life. The bracket allows the box to be fixed from above or behind, and the entrance hole can be easily removed for inspection and cleaning.

Like the single, but with two brood chambers.

No.16 Single Chamber

This modern design mimics a bell-tower louvre. It can be installed on a wall, using the optional Fixing Bracket, or within the wall. Research shows that swifts are more likely to nest if our Nest-Mould is placed inside. The front panel is easily removed for inspection and cleaning.

Built-in Swift Box No. 16S

Built-in Swift Box with intergrated barrier to exclude starlings.

No. 15 Swift Observation Box

This is the ideal way to observe the progress of nesting swifts. Designed to be built into an external wall at least 5m from the ground, the front, which has the entrance hole, is set flush with the outside wall surface can be painted or rendered if desired. Activity inside the box is seen from inside the building by simply opening the observation flap and looking through the clear plastic inner wall (which itself can be removed for cleaning). A Nest-Mould, which encourages nesting, is included.

No. 14 Swift Observation Box

As an alternative to the No. 15, this version is screwed to the inside of external wall. A tube provides a passage for the birds through the wall any insulation (maximum distance 350 mm). The birds outside access covered with a plate which, alternatively, can be incorporated in the rendering. Activity inside the box is seen by opening the observation flap looking through the clear plastic inner wall (which can be removed for cleaning). A Nest-Mould, which encourages nesting, is included.

No. 18 Swift Box

Designed for fixing beneath eaves. Like our House Martin Nests, the nest chamber is made in Woodcrete and the backing board is exterior grade chipboard ready for painting to match the building. The nest can be easily slid out for cleaning and inspection.

Cavity Panel for Swifts

Ideal as a facing for cavities and niches in walls to provide breeding spaces for Swifts.

The entrance hole is removable by rotating it 90 degrees.

Swift Nest-Mould

For use inside swift boxes 1MF, No. 14, No. 15 and No. 16, and existing cavities such as roof spaces, church towers and historic buildings. Often used in scientific projects. Research shows that the Nest-Mould encourages Swifts to nest.

1MF Double Chamber Swift & Bat Box

A double-height version of the No. 16 with two chambers. When it is fixed on a wall, the clever design ensures that space is left between the nest box and the wall for bats to occupy. When it is fixed within a wall, a Bat Slope can be added underneath to provide a sloping entrance to behind the box for bats.

Note that this is a heavy item and not suitable for fences and sheds.

As special delivery terms apply you are unable to order this product via our website,please enquire for a quote on 0800 072 0130

Lightweight Swift Box Type 1A

The lightweight nesting box is ideal for inclusion in heat insulation systems on external walls. The protruding, ring-shaped entrance enables the box to be easily installed flush with the wall surface, leaving only the entrance visible.

The design makes the approach much easier for the animals, even if the external wall presents a smooth surface. No aperture for cleaning is provided  because this is not essential if the box is occupied by swifts.

Swift Response Calls CD

This 73-minute CD of screaming swifts has been produced specially to attract passing swifts to form new nesting colonies. Our swift boxes are readily adopted by swifts as soon as they find them but that is where they need help.

By playing this CD you can draw the swifts to the boxes. The best time to use the CD is when the swifts return in May. By continuing to play for the remainder of the swift season (until late July) you may attract potential colonists that will return next spring.

Use a CD player with a repeat function (most have this) and play the calls at full volume in good weather between 6am and 8am and again between 7.30pm and 9.30pm (or later in northern Britain). It is best if the loudspeaker can be attached to, or even inside, the nest box.

Brick Box No. 25

These are made from virtually the same material as our tried and tested Schwegler® wood-concrete nest boxes.

The interior of these boxes is similar to that of a natural woodpecker hole, with the same shallow, oval depression in the floor.

The Brick Boxes can be installed flush with the outside wall and can be rendered or covered so that only the entrance hole is visible.

At inaccessible sites we recommend securing the removable entrance hold insert with silicon or some other sealant to prevent it falling out.

Brick Box Type 25A

These are made from virtually the same material as our tried and tested Schwegler wood-concrete nest boxes.

The interior of these boxes is similar to that of a natural woodpecker hole, with the same shallow, oval depression in the floor.

The Brick Boxes can be installed flush with the outside wall and can be rendered or covered so that only the entrance hole is visible.

This type is based on the very succesful Type 25, but featuring an enlarged breeding space with reduced overall depth of only 15cm. At inaccessible sites we recommend securing the removable entrance hold insert with silicon or some other sealant to prevent it falling out.