The
Porch Box
Designed to be located under a porch or covered area, ideal for Robins.
£15 (inc. P&P)
- Made from 22mm timber – will last for years
- Open front design – ideal for Robins
- Specifically designed to be located under a porch or covered area where protection from the elements isn’t as vital
- Features internal ‘fledgling skerfs’ to help young birds leave the nest
- Made from treated reclaimed/salvaged wood
- Minimum of two fixing points for attaching to wall/tree/fence
- Easy maintenance
- Free postage – comes flat packed with instructions
- Natural wood finish
- BobbaJay branded
The
Finer Details
Dimensions
- Height – 17cm
- Width – 15cm
- Depth – 18cm
Dimensions (when posting)
- 18cm x 10cm x 15cm
Construction
- All boxes are pre-built, then deconstructed for posting to save postage and packaging costs
- This means that all the holes are pre-drilled, countersunk and therefore accurate
- There are only 6 pieces and 10 screws (all supplied)
- Each piece is labelled and all writing remains internal once built… so you won’t see it
- All you need is a Phillips screwdriver. It really is child’s play…. in fact, children love building them!
Siting your bird box
- The porch bird box should be placed around 2m from the ground, under a porch or covered area and attached securely to a wall or fence
- The recommended direction to face a nest box is between north and east, as this will provide natural protection from direct sunlight, wind and rain, creating a safe environment for growing birds
- Make sure there is a direct flight path to the entrance of the nest box. Keeping it clear of obstructions will make it easier for birds to find the nest box and allow them to gain easy access
- Avoid placing nest boxes too near to bird feeders and bird baths – high levels of activity can cause disruption to established nests and may even lead to it being abandoned
- Most species of bird are territorial, so avoid having too many nest boxes in one area. Distribute them evenly around the garden, ensuring there are sufficient food sources available for each one
- Make sure there are perches and areas of foliage for cover nearby. Nest boxes with a perch below the entrance can assist predators, so they are not recommended
- If the nest box has not been inhabited for two years or more, try moving it to a new location. If still no luck, keep experimenting with different locations until you get success!
- Birds start looking for possible places to store food and to roost in Winter, which they usually return to in Spring for nesting. So having your home for them ready in late Autumn, or early Winter, will allow plenty of time for the birds to get settled. Although it’s never too early, or too late, to put one up.