Handmade Wooden Open Fronted Bird Box

Handmade By Us Wooden Open Fronted Bird Box features:

• Handmade by us in our workshop.
• 2 options available:
  
• Untreated Box made from Plywood - H 20cm x W 15cm x D 20cm.
• Treated Box made from softwood timber - H 22cm x W 19cm x D 16cm.
• Please note every box is made by hand and therefore measurements may differ slightly from specified.
• 45mm - 50mm opening ideal for Robins, Starlings, Pie Wagtails & Woodpeckers.
• Mirror plate fixed to back of box for easy installation.
• Can be fixed to walls, trees, sheds, etc.

Installation:

• Ideally face the box between north and east which will avoid strong sunlight and the wettest winds.
  
• Ensure their is a clear flight path to the box excluding for Robins.
• Boxes are best installed in the autumn as many birds will enter nest over winter and will often use the same box in the following spring.
• Use a single screw or nail to hold the box in place we recommend at least 1 1/2" (37mm) if you have sufficient material to fix into.
• You can also tie up your box if nailing or screwing is unsuitable. Use either an old piece of hosepipe or garden wire.
• Installation height for Robins - Below 2m and well hidden within vegetation.
• Installation height for Spotted fly catchers - Between 2-4m.
• Installation height for Woodpeckers - Between 3-5m on a tree trunk.
• Installation height for Pie Wagtails - 2-5m.