Information for Eco Schools from www.wildlife-garden.co.uk
This week is National Nestbox Week. It’s the perfect time to put up a nestbox and with any luck you could get viewings within a few days.
To coincide with National Nestbox Week, the RSPB Shop is offering 10% off ALL nestboxes until 21st February. This includes webcam nestboxes.
So click here to see what’s on offer.
While [...]
Nestboxes should be fixed to a tree or wall facing between north and east. This prevents birds overheating due to long periods of direct sunlight and also prevents wet south-westerly winds entering the box.
The height of the box is dependent on the species. Blue tit and Great tit boxes should be sited between 2m and [...]
