National Nest Box Week 🐦

From: BirdFood UK Sep-15-2024 11:21:am

Dear xqblykrazy,

With the nesting season not that far away, our garden birds will be starting to prepare for their busiest time of year. The main nesting season runs from March through to August, but rather aptly, birds are traditionally thought to have paired up by Valentine’s Day.

Many of us are aware of how vital it is to feed our garden birds, but it's also just as important that they have a suitable shelter and site for breeding. With natural habitats such as trees and hedgerows being lost to development every year and the increase in urban housing, some of our garden birds struggle to find a safe shelter to rear their young.

However, we can all do our bit to help, and so to better their chances of a successful season why not site a nest box in your garden or outdoor area, which will provide them with a clean, warm environment to lay their eggs and raise their chicks. What can be a better feeling than knowing your helping your garden birds raise a family, and it will also provide hours of entertainment for you as you find yourself becoming that nosey neighbour! "What are they up to now....how many food deliveries have they had?!?"

National Nest Box Week takes place every year between 14-21st February and is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. It is a celebratory period aimed at encouraging more people to help the birds by putting up nest boxes.

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National Nest Box Week Special Offers

To celebrate National Nest Box Week, from today until 11.59pm Sunday 21st February a selection of our nest boxes are on special offer! These offers are only available while stocks last.

Vernon 28mm Nest Box

£5.00 off RRP

"Good quality looks good I’m so pleased with it and I’m looking forward to seeing if we get any birds in it this year."

Margaret from Crewe via Reevoo

"Already a blue tit interested in going in. Very robust. Looks like it will withstand our weather too."

Julietta via Reevoo

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Trondheim 28mm Nest Box

£5.00 off RRP

"I am delighted with my purchase! It is well made, sturdy and I love the tree bark on the front, surely attractive to the birds?! The packaging was excellent, bird box was protected with shredded cardboard so ticked my boxes on the ethical eco stance too and delivery was prompt. I can’t fault them"

Shirley from Bude via Reevoo

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Aruba 28mm Nest Box

£3.00 off RRP

This nest box, made from wood, is beautifully designed and would be welcomed in any garden.

This 28mm hole nest box will be used by Tree Sparrows, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Great Tits and Crested Tits.

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What Nest Box should I choose?

We have a wide range of bird boxes that offer maximum protection and durability. Even if your garden is small and you only really have space for one box, it all helps!

The first thing to consider before you purchase a box is the kind of birds you’re hoping to attract, or which regular visitors you already see in your garden. The entrance hole opening of the nest box determines which bird it will appeal to most. Having two or three general boxes with different hole sizes to allow for different species can increase your success. Did you know, more than 60 species of bird are known to use nest boxes.

This diagram below shows which common garden bird species are likely to use which nest box hole type and size.

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Where should I hang my Nest Box?

Just like us, when it comes to choosing a home, birds like to feel safe, secure and warm. Your nest box ideally should be sited at a height between 1.5m and 5.5m and out of reach of cats and other predators.

Try to find a sheltered, shady location, preferably facing north-east to south-east to keep out prevailing winds and strong direct sunlight. If possible, a cover of foliage or climbing plants will help when young birds are leaving the nests for the first time taking their first flights.

Customer Corner - Your Nest Box Photos

To celebrate National Nest Box week, here's a selection of our Nest Boxes sent in to us by our wonderful customers. It's great to see your Nest Boxes put up and ready to go!

Do you own a CJ Wildlife Nest Box, or will you putting one up this week? Share your nest box photos with us on our social channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Remember to tag us for the chance to be featured on our social pages.