Users' questions

Where do you put a treecreeper nest box?

Where do you put a treecreeper nest box?

Our wedge shaped box is designed to provide the ideal nest site for treecreepers. It is best mounted on the trunk of a tree with some cover such as ivy nearby. It has small side entrance holes for the birds and can be accessed for cleaning through its removable roof.

What is the meaning of nest box?

: a box provided for the nesting of domesticated animals (as hens or rabbits)

When should nest boxes be cleared?

We recommend that old nests be removed in the autumn, from September onwards once the birds have stopped using the box. Use boiling water to kill any remaining parasites, and let the box dry out thoroughly before replacing the lid. Insecticides and flea powders must not be used.

What are the different types of nest boxes?

Best Bird Boxes for Different Species

Bird Species Hole Size Nest Box
Blue & Coal Tit 25mm Natural Log Tit Nest Box
Blue/Coal/Marsh/Great Tit and Tree Sparrow 28mm Wooden Tit Nest Box
House/Tree Sparrow, Great Tit, Pied Flycatcher and Nuthatch 32mm Sparrow Wooden Nest Box
Starling 45mm Starling Wooden Nest Box

What do you need to know about treecreeper nesting boxes?

Mount on trees to encourage treecreepers to nest where natural nest sites are rare. Hinged roof for easy access and cleaning. We manufacture these bird nesting boxes from precision cut FSC certified wooden panels treated with water based environmentally friendly preservative.

Is the treecreeper nest box FSC certified?

The box is manufactured from FSC certified wood and has a hinged lid for inspection or cleaning. The shape of the box is specially designed to be suitable for this particular bird, fitting snugly against a tree trunk with an entrance right next to the bark. Good design.

Where to put a bird nest box in a tree?

It is best mounted on the trunk of a tree with some cover such as ivy nearby. It has small side entrance holes for the birds and can be accessed for cleaning through its hinged roof. The base has a slot for drainage to ensure the box stays dry and comfortable for the inhabitants.

Can a treecreeper be found in a bird feeder?

It is rarely reported in gardens, but not necessarily because it isn’t there. A quiet, unobtrusive bird, it blends in with its habitat and rarely ventures out to bird feeders.