{"product_id":"swift-nest-box-with-underside-entrance","title":"Swift Nest Box with Underside Entrance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis swift nest box gives swifts a substitute for the cliffs and rock faces they would nest in naturally, in the same way they use the eaves of houses. Once swifts have settled in they return faithfully to the same site, and they make charming, discreet summer visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance hole positioned on the underside of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn testing, swifts favoured this style of entrance, while Starlings and House Sparrows were put off from moving in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening at the rear for straightforward cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wall bracket: the box simply slides on and is held securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge hole in the back where the plate fixes, making it easier to fit a camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo nesting material required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSiting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the location, then fix the metal bracket to the wall and slide the nest box over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount near the eaves at a height of at least 5 metres, ideally directly beneath a roof overhang or gutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick a spot shaded from direct sunlight with an unobstructed flight path, and make sure the box does not face into direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrouping several boxes together is beneficial, as swifts nest in colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwifts are very clean birds, so the box only needs cleaning if another species has used it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the fixings from time to time to make sure they remain secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding nest sites for swifts on buildings, under eaves, roof overhangs or gutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating swift colonies by installing multiple boxes together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget species: swifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance: underside of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning access: opening at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: metal wall bracket (box slides over it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended mounting height: at least 5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855602061643,"sku":"TCP297","price":104.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/6758a095dbf5b7ab5ea02a1192c3e8f9.jpg?v=1792074791","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/swift-nest-box-with-underside-entrance","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}