At this time of year, millions of birds across the country will be house hunting, ready to set up home and raise a family in the spring. So if you’ve never built a nest box before, why not give it a go this weekend - after all, it is National Nest Box Week!
There’s a bewildering array of different nest box designs out there, so how do you know which one to choose? Well, this really depends on what species of bird you want to attract.
Read our online guide and you'll find out everything you need to know about what nest box to choose and how to make one, as well as where to site it.
If you fancy having a go at making a box yourself, but think you might need someone on hand to help, why not pop along to one of our reserves this weekend and take part in a National Nest Box Week event – there are lots taking place up and down the country.
If your carpentry skills aren’t up to much, never fear, we’re offering 10% off all ready-made nest boxes from our online shop until 22 February and a FREE nest box if you become a member before 31 March – so there’s never been a better time to help your garden birds set up home.Not only will you be making a real difference to garden birds by providing a safe place for them to rear their young, putting up a nest box means you’ll also be able to see birds up close and get a really great insight into their lives.
If you see any odd behaviour or peculiar goings on in your new nest box, let us know - we’d love to hear your stories and might just have the answer!
Well, 2 more nest boxes brought last weekend and hope to erect this one, i was so pleased and happy when 3years ago my first 1 went up within the oralmental cherry tree which stands alone in a small back garden..not expecting any birds to nest but wonders of that moment when.. blue tits had me late nearly every day for work, to see their flechlings emerge was worth all the time spent, watching and staying out of the garden not wanting to disturb them, she had 14 intotal from early afternoon to 8.40am the next morning last one out was so tired, but mum gave one last try at her call when he flew as high as he could -- which landed on my first floor pushed out window frame, it felt like a hugh thank you for feeding and caring, i'll never forget that moment.. just wanted to share with you, what nature can bring to as all.