Description
The NK GZ 12 facade nesting box is designed to mitigate loss of natural or traditional swift nesting sites. The slanted box design can be used with new builds, renovation projects or in existing buildings (depending on their design).
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.
House sparrows have also been known to use this nesting box: this is not a problem for swifts, who will swiftly (pun intended) evict them when they want the space.
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Dimensions:
Outer: W 44 x H 27 x D 27 cm
Inner: W 35 x H 17 x D 17 cm
Entrance opening: 65 x 30 mm
Colour: Gray
Instructions
It is preferable to hang several of the WoodStone next boxes together, with a minimum horizontal and vertical spacing of 50 cm, to allow for the possibility of colony establishment.
Facades facing north and east are preferred as they are generally more sheltered from direct sunlight, wind, and rain. It is also possible to hang the nest box on another facade as long as the box is well-protected from the elements (for example, under a roof overhang where there are no protruding pipes or parts that obstruct the entrance).
Do not install the nest boxes where there is exposure to direct sunlight or on southwest facades where there is a chance of rain intrusion. Do not add nesting material.
If desired, the box can be cleaned after the breeding season (preferably in the winter months). To do this, unscrew the box from the wall and take it off the hook. The opening at the back of the box allows for easy cleaning.