Where to put a Robin bird box relies heavily on your garden, so scout a suitable location taking into consideration ivy or plant cover 2 metres off the ground. A robin’s nesting box should be placed in a secluded position with plenty of cover. Ivy, shrubs, and climbing plants over good coverage. They should have shelter from direct sunlight and high winds, and preferably away from any places that predators regularly patrol, particularly cats.

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If you have blooming, nuisance ivy growing in an area in your garden, well it might be pain, it actually might be the idea location. Natural bird boxes are not completely unheard of, as such the Robin Brushwood bird box as featured above. It is usually the female robin that builds or lines the nest. Their favourite materials are moss and hair for their softness and warm, insulating properties. The cookie is used to store the summary of the consent given for cookie usage. It does not store any personal data. Its common practice to always setup a bird box for all wild birds that nest in boxes from 2 to 4 metres off the ground.While the floor of the Robin natural log nest is sealed up with a plank of wood, so is the roof with additional overhang to protect Robins from the elements. This purpose built teapot nester from wildlife world is a cosy place for your robin to build a nest and rear young. Taking into consideration being out of direct sunlight, the ivy makes for ideal hiding place but always make sure its at least 2 metres off the ground. Easy to install box

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The robin is justifiably one of my favourite birds, the way they follow us around the garden waiting for us to turn over worms, seeds and insects truly makes them the gardener’s companion. They can become so brave that they will eat from your hand. I love their song too, robins sing all year round but particularly loudly when they are holding territories. The perfect gift for bird lovers or wildlife enthusiasts who want to make their garden a home for robins. Open front is larger than normal so might be appealing to other wild bird species who prefer this design - such as Pied Wagtails or Wrens. This cover or shaded area should not course a problem for the birds; a clear flight path should always be applied, though a little natural cover from plants is vital.The prevailing wind will normally hit us from the west, bringing with it the rain. This is why we not only face nesting boxes to the north but also the east. As normal drainage holes are applied to the floor of the box, the only way to access the bird box for maintenance is through the large open front. So while the bird box must be fixed up to 2 metres off the ground; bury the Robin nest box deep in growth or else you'll see little success with nesting Robins. Bird Boxes for Robins table Product Name: This is so important because hot sunshine, in the south, directly hitting a nesting box will cause it to heat up. Any young nestlings inside are unlikely to survive if this happens. With a robin’s nest, as already mentioned, the surrounding vegetation will afford it some protection from direct sunlight but we should still face it away from the sun if possible.

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It has plenty of interior space to hatch and nurture a young family whilst also offering the open-front that the robin prefers. Home Electricals - Dry:Soon Heated Airers - Heated Blankets & Mattress Protectors - Fans & Heaters - Coffee Machines - Kettles - Toasters No need to make it difficult to attract wild Robins to nest in your garden as its only an open fronted bird box that is required. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SC037654

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Unlike a traditional wooden Robin bird box, the design calls for a covered porch area to land on too... while the Robins step into the nest situated on the right. Importance of Robin nest box placement is vital for attracting them to successfully setup home in your garden. Always apply the usual rules for setting up a bird box; facing north/east so out of westerly winds and sunshine - all while burying box deep into ivy or leafy area. Angled pointed roof allows for rain to drain away with a little overhang to stop water entering the box in the first place.