Description
Vivaro's nesting box or 'brick' for the Common Swift is designed to fit seamlessly into building facades, blending visually into brickwork. It can be used with new builds or during renovation of existing buildings.
The WoodStone® material is a mix of FSC-certified wood fibres and concrete. This material helps to create a safe and durable nesting space that is durable enough to stand up to harsh weather conditions - not just in the short term but for decades.
WoodStone nesting boxes also safeguard against attacks from predators, including woodpeckers, cats and squirrels.
Swifts use the eaves of our homes as a replacement for the rock faces and cliffs in which they would naturally nest. They are very loyal to nesting sites and will return.
The brick height fits perfectly into a 3-layer wall format. The nesting space also has a waterproof glued plywood back.
House sparrows have been known to use this nesting box (this can actually help the swifts to discover or locate the nest). It's not a problem for swifts, who will swiftly (pun intended) evict them when they want the space.
Once installed the nesting box does not require any cleaning, as swifts themselves will remove any excess nesting material.
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Dimensions:
Outer: W 42 x H 18 x D 15.6 cm
Inner: W 37 x H 13 x D 14.5 cm
Entrance opening: 65 x 30 mm (oval)
Colour: Gray
Instructions
This built-in brick is installed horizontally into the facade, with the front set back 2 to 3 cm, allowing stone strips to be placed in front. At the location of the square entrance in the box, you must create your own entrance opening in the stone strips. Make this entrance opening 65 mm wide and 30 mm high horizontally.
Install the built-in nest boxes preferably in groups, with a minimum horizontal and vertical spacing of 50 cm.
Where possible, install the built-in bricks high up, below the eaves. If that is not feasible, install them at least 4 meters high on the facade. Avoid placing boxes directly over doors or windows.
Facades facing north and east are preferred. Other wind directions are also possible (for example, directly under the roof overhang). Avoid installing the boxes in areas with full sun all day, and do not place them on southwest facades to prevent rain intrusion.
Do not add nesting material.