Discover bird boxes
Create the perfect home in your garden for your flying friends to rest their wings with our Green Feathers wooden handmade bird boxes.
Built to be a safe space away from predators, like the domestic cat, wooden nest boxes come in all shapes and sizes to fit the tiny goldcrest to the majestic tawny owl. Plus, with our easy-to-install cameras for bird nesting boxes, you can see what nestlings are hiding away in there!
Why choose our bird nesting boxes
At Green Feathers, we’re passionate about protecting the wildlife in our gardens, and as the UK’s leading supplier of wildlife and bird-watching cameras, we know the importance of giving our winged visitors a safe space to rest and be observed.
Whether it’s owl-watching or a fun activity with the kids, we have the perfect bird boxes to suit every garden, including robin nest boxes, blue tit nest boxes, owl nesting boxes and more!
Frequently asked questions about bird boxes
Where to place a bird box
The best place to put your Green Feathers bird box is mounted in a tree, facing between north and east. This will protect visiting birds from direct sunlight, wind and rain, creating a safe and comfortable environment for any growing nestlings or tired birds inside.
We also recommend slightly tilting the bird box down, allowing for any trapped rain to filter out.
When is the best time to put up bird boxes?
Whilst bird boxes can be put up any time of year, the best time is between November and December.
This is because many native UK species of birds will start looking for nesting spaces as early as January, allowing your bird nesting box to be their new home during nesting season later into spring. Add on a bird box camera to see the nestlings in action before they come!
What time of year do birds nest in bird boxes?
Some species will start nesting as soon as January, but most UK bird species will typically start nesting between February and August. This is when you should expect to see the most activity in your bird nesting boxes.
How do birds claim nesting boxes?
Birds claim nest boxes by inspecting and pecking around the entrance hole - a visual and auditory signal to other birds to stay away - effectively staking their claim for the season. Once they know no one else is coming, they will begin to fill the bird box with natural materials to make their nest.
When to clean out bird nest boxes
You should only ever clean out a bird box once the breeding season is over and your feathered friends have flown the nest - literally. Cleaning a bird nesting box whilst it’s still inhabited - even if no one is currently home - could distress the birds and, in some cases, cause them to abandon any eggs that may be inside.
Should you remove old nests from bird boxes?
Once nesting season is over and the birds have permanently left your bird box, it’s time to clean out the nest box to remove old nests and debris. This will ensure your bird nesting box is fresh and appealing for new birds when the next nesting season comes around, as the new birds will want to build their own nests inside.
How to encourage birds to use nest box
The best way to attract birds to your new nest box is to make your garden as bird-friendly as possible.
This includes planting native greenery, providing a water source (such as a birdbath), installing bird feeders around your bird box (which you can turn into a bird-watching spot with the addition of bird feeder cameras), and leaving it empty for birds to naturally create a nest inside.
For more tips on how to get birds in your bird nesting box, check out our Green Feathers blog.
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