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Instructions 115.327
Nesting Box
Information on species-appropriate nesting aid:
The supplied rough wood must not be sanded smooth and needs to stay rough. This is important for the fledged young birds to be able to leave the
nesting box. If the wood is smooth, they have nowhere to hold on to! For any possible waterproofing you should of course only use wood protection
that is non-toxic and odourless.
Size of entrance holes:
The diameter of the entrance hole determines which birds can use the box. A well-dimensioned
entrance hole protects the inhabitants from predators and the weather.
birds
height
entrance hole
brut period
Nesting Place
Blue Tit
at least 1,5-3,5m
ø 26-28mm
April
mixed forests, gardens
Great Tit
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 32-34mm
March/April
mixed & coniferous forests
Crested Tit
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 26-28mm
April
coniferous forests
Marsh Tit
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 26-28mm
April/May
mixed forests, gardens
Coal Tit
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 26-28mm
March/April
mixed forests, gardens
Flycatcher
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 32-34mm
May
forests, gardens, parks
Common Redstart
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 47 mm
May
edge of the woods,mixed
Nuthatch
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 32-47 mm
April
mixed forests, gardens
House Sparrow
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 32-34 mm
April
villages
Tree Sparrow
at least 1,5-3,5 m
ø 32-34 mm
April
villages, hedges, shrubs
Birds and matching entrance hole size:
Positioning of the nesting box:
It is important to make sure that the boxes are attached high enough to protect from predators. The entrance hole should be on the side pointing
away from the main weather direction and should be protected from direct sunlight. Nest boxes should be placed in autumn, because some types of
bird like to use them as sleeping places in winter.
Cleaning:
Nesting boxes need to be cleaned annually. This should be done in months when birds are not breeding. Only clean the nesting box with a brush and
hot water. Do not use cleaning products.
roof
1b
back wall
Measure 265mm on the wooden board (1) and mark. Cut out with the
scroll or razor saw. Clean up sawn edges with sandpaper.
2b
Measure 260mm diagonally offset on the wooden board (2) as shown
and mark on both sides. Draw a line to connect both marked points.
Then saw along the line with the scroll or razor saw. Clean up sawn
edges with sandpaper.
Side panels
Side panels
