Contemporary building practices and the destruction associated with natural nesting sites, such as cavities in dead trees, reduce options for nesting birds. By providing a Nest Box you can create new opportunities.
Although an estimated six million nest boxes are already provided across the Britian’s gardens, many of these are sited incorrectly or are of an inappropriate style. It is important, therefore , to understand how and where to place your box in order to maximise the likelihood that it will be utilized successfully.
It is never too early or even too late to put up a nest box. (...)