For House Martins, Swifts & Swallows

Nest Boxes for House Martins, Swifts and Swallows

House Martins are quite unique and build nests in the eaves of buildings - often in colonies averaging 5 nests. Therefore you need a specific nest box that can be mounted at the top of the wall just under the roof. We have a range of house-martin nest boxes - the more you mount the higher the chance of a colony nesting!

A lack of suitable nesting sites is the main reason for the decline in Swift populations. Our Woodstone Swift Nest Box cam be mounted on a wall or built into it - but it must be at least 5 metres off the ground with a clear flight path. Do not face it South. Swallows are also struggling from a lack of nesting sites. Our bespoke Nest Box should be sited within an enclosed area such as a porch or outbuilding. The birds need easy access via an open door or window. We suggest a minimum distance of 1 metre between nests and at least 6cm of free space above it.