National Nestbox Week will take place on 14th - 21st February 2024. This annual event aims to encourage as many people as possible to install bird nesting boxes in their gardens, and if you want to get it on the fun, Really Wild Bird Food can help.
Not only do we stock a fantastic range of nest boxes for wild birds, but we're also giving away a FREE 30g bag of nesting wool with every nest box purchased during National Nestbox Week 2024.
This locally-sourced sheep's wool should be placed in a cage feeder so that your garden birds can help themselves and create a nice, cosy nest. Don't fill the nest box with wool yourself - let the birds make it their own!
Buy a Nesting Box
And here's another special offer for National Nestbox Week: if your nest box order comes to more than £65, we'll throw in a free* copy of NESTBOXES: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE. This book is published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and it normally costs £10.99 - it's packed with instructions, illustrations, and useful advice to help you make the most of your nest boxes.
The book also includes species-by-species profiles of the birds most likely to make use of your nesting boxes, plus a foreword from TV wildlife expert (and face of National Nestbox Week) Nick Baker.
*While stocks last. To receive your free book, the total cost of your order must exceed £65 and the order must include at least one nesting box, pouch or pocket.
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Why put up a nest box?
Nest boxes give wild birds a cosy home in which to rear their offspring.
UK birds are currently short of nesting holes, and population numbers are decreasing as a result of this avian housing shortage. Gardens, parks and woodlands are neater and tidier than they used to be, giving birds fewer natural holes to nest in. New-build homes are also part of the problem because they have fewer suitable nooks and crannies.
But don't despair - you can do your bit to help, and putting up a nest box or two is a great place to start!
Common nesters include...
- Blue tits
- Great tits
- House sparrows
- Robins
- Starlings
...but installing a nest box will also boost your chances of attracting rarer species to your garden!
Even though it's only February, we are already starting to see lots of activity in and around the farm as birds scope out the best nesting locations to raise a family. So we strongly recommend putting up your own nest box ASAP!
Which nest box should I buy?
We have an extensive selection of nest boxes and pouches on offer here at Really Wild Bird Food. If you're not sure which one to purchase, here are some recommendations...
National Trust Aspen Larch Nest Box
Made out of sustainably-sourced larch, the National Trust Aspen Larch Nest Box has a 28mm hole and a removable back plate for easy access. Hanging hook included.
Perfect for: great tits, sparrows and other small birds.
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Simon King Predator Resist Next Box
If you're worried about cats and other predators, this Predator Resist Nest Box - designed by Simon King OBE - should put your mind at ease. It's extra strong and extra deep to help protect your garden birds from prowling predators.
Perfect for: great tits, blue tits, coal tits, sparrows.
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Swallow Nest Cup
An ideal home for returning swallows! Install these simple Swallow Nest Cups inside a building with easy outdoor access. We had a cold spring last year, and the swallows mostly stayed in Europe - let's hope they are back this year.
Perfect for: swallows.
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Natural Log Robin Nest Box
Want a natural-looking nest box? This Robin Nesting Box is made from a hollowed-out log with the bark still on it. The hinged lid (with security screw) makes this box easy to inspect, empty and clean.
Perfect for: robins, wrens, pied wagtails, spotted flycatchers.
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