Description
The SCHWEGLER Swift Nest Box No. 17A is expertly designed to support swift populations by providing three separate brood chambers in a single, durable housing. Ideal for retrofitting on external façades or installing directly within building structures, this nest box promotes colony formation, allowing swifts to nest in close proximity without the need for spacing between boxes.
Made from certified, asbestos-free, vegetable fibre-reinforced concrete and SCHWEGLER wood-concrete, the box is built for longevity and resilience. Its lightweight design and included galvanized fixing elements make installation easy and secure.
Key Features:
- Triple cavity design: Provides three independent brood chambers, ideal for colony formation.
- Durable materials: Constructed from certified asbestos-free fibre-reinforced concrete and SCHWEGLER wood-concrete, offering excellent durability.
- Easy installation: Can be mounted on façades or under roof overhangs using the supplied fixing brackets, screws, and plugs.
- Swift-friendly design: The steep approach required by swifts ensures unobstructed access, with no overhanging parts below the entrance.
- Low maintenance: Each chamber has its own removable entrance rose for cleaning, though cleaning is generally unnecessary as swifts build nests away from the entrance in the darkest corner.
- Color matching: The nest box is supplied in natural grey but can be painted with breathable paint to match your building’s exterior.
Installation Details:
- Height: Position the box at a minimum height of 6 to 7 meters, ideally directly under the roof edge, ensuring no obstructions below the entrance.
- Versatile placement: Suitable for external façades, roof edges, industrial buildings, churches, and even cliffs or rock faces.
- Cleaning and inspection: The removable entrance rose allows easy access for inspection, although cleaning is not usually necessary when used by swifts.
Product Specifications:
- External dimensions: W 980mm x H 150mm x D 150mm
- Brood chamber dimensions: W 300mm x H 140mm x D 140mm
- Entrance hole size: 29mm x 65mm (Irish spec)
- Weight: Approx. 7.1 kg
- Included: Nest box, galvanized fixing bracket, screws, and plugs
The SCHWEGLER Swift Nest Box No. 17A is an excellent choice for promoting swift colony growth, providing a safe, durable, and low-maintenance nesting solution that blends seamlessly into various architectural styles.
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