Top 10 Bird Nest Boxes
Bird nest boxes provide essential shelter and nesting opportunities for birds, especially in areas where natural nesting spots are scarce. Read more here.
Whether you have a small garden or a spacious backyard, choosing the right nest box can help attract birds and support local biodiversity. Explore our top recommendations and tips to find the perfect nest box for your outdoor space.
Why hang a bird nest box?
- Provide shelter and safety: Nest boxes protect birds from predators and harsh weather conditions, offering them a secure place to roost and breed.
- Support declining bird populations: Urbanization and deforestation have reduced natural nesting spaces. By adding nest boxes to your garden, you help mitigate this loss.
- Enjoy wildlife in your garden: Watching birds nest, hatch, and grow in your garden is a rewarding experience that brings you closer to nature.
Which nest box is suitable for which bird?
Different birds have specific preferences for their nesting spots, primarily based on the size of the entrance hole:
| Entrance hole size | Suitable bird species |
| Ø 28 mm | Small tits such as blue tits and coal tits |
| Ø 32 mm | Great tits, crested tits, and similar species. |
| Ø 45 mm | Starlings and larger birds like woodpeckers. |
| Half-open | Robins, wrens, and blackbirds. |
Ensure you choose the appropriate size to attract the birds you want to see in your garden.
Features of the best bird nest boxes
Our bird nest boxes are carefully designed with the following features:
- Durability: Made from FSC-certified wood or wood-concrete for long-lasting use and weather resistance.
- Bird-friendly design: Developed in collaboration with ornithologists to meet birds’ natural nesting needs.
- Sustainability: Crafted with eco-friendly materials that support responsible forestry practices.
- Insulation and safety: Woodstone options offer better insulation and stability, creating a safe environment for young birds.
Our top picks
Explore our most popular bird nest boxes:
- Bonaire Nest Box (Ø 28 mm): Ideal for small garden birds like blue tits.
- Stockholm Half-Open Nest Box: Perfect for robins and blackbirds, with a natural, unobtrusive design.
- Sevilla WoodStone Nest Box (Ø 32 mm): A durable, insulated option suitable for great tits and similar species.
Visit our bird nest box collection to find the perfect match for your garden.
Where and how to hang a bird nest box?
- Placement: Hang the nest box at a height of 1.5 to 2 meters in a quiet location away from busy paths or doors.
- Direction: Ensure the entrance faces southeast to avoid direct sunlight, wind, and rain.
- Spacing: Maintain a distance of at least 3 meters between nest boxes for different species to prevent territorial disputes. For colony birds like house sparrows, group boxes together.
- Timing: Install your nest box in autumn to allow birds to use it for shelter during winter and establish it as a nesting site in spring.
Read our complete guide to hanging bird nest boxes for more detailed tips.
Ready to support wildlife in your garden? Browse our bird nest boxes now and make your garden a haven for birds!