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Hi all,
I moved into my new house about 4 months and noticed that there are the remains of a house martins nest, I was hoping that they would return and rebuild the nest, but sadly they haven't.
I would like to put up house martin nest cups for next year along with swift boxes (or gaps made for swifts), and other suitable places for boxes, however I am not particulary good at diy, nor would I trust myself up a ladder or have an idea where or how to put a hole in the facias that won't let water in etc.. So was wondering if there are companies out there that carry out this kind of service or is it something that the RSPB carry out?? if not then think this would be a fantastic idea to have people employed or on a voluntary basis to install nextboxes and offer advice on where best and other ideas to make a house benefit for birds/wildlife.
Thanks :)
Hi Peps, as far as I am aware this is not a service offered by anyone specifically, it is usually a DIY job. You could ask Swift Conservation if they can recommend anyone to fit swift boxes otherwise you may have to ask a friend who is into DIY or employ someone in the building trade to do this. We've got some information on our website that might be of interest, see the links below.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/roofs/index.aspx
http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/nestboxes/attracthousemartins/index.aspx
Warden Intern at Otmoor.