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NEST BOX KITS
There are 10 different kits in the range
They are fun to make.These functional nest boxes are easy
to make (any one who can use a screwdriver can put one together in about twenty minutes or so). Made from 12mm marine ply.
When you're putting up nest boxes, there are only three things
that matter: location, location and location.....! Position your boxes high above the ground for safety (6' at the very least)
and facing away from the worst of the weather, and mid-day sun and the prevailing wind direction (often westerly in this country).
High up a tree trunk, hidden under the leaf canopy, is ideal. When putting up your boxes, make sure you can reach them for
cleaning, best done each September/October.
MAMMAL BOXES
Hedgehogs often scrabble into unsafe area such as into garages or under bonfires. This special hedgehog box provides
a secure habitat for hedgehogs all the year round, for hibernation, nesting and protection from predators.Bat boxes provide
artificial roosts and are important for conservation. Nest box survey schemes for dormice are important for survey monitoring,
habitat enhancement and re-introduction schemes. These wooden boxes are ideal for all these purposes..
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INSECT BOXES
Lacewings, hoverflies, ladybirds and bees are active from late
spring. They feed on aphids, larvae, mites, leaf hoppers, scale insects and caterpillars. To encourage them, overwinter survival
can be boosted by erecting hidernation boxes. A insect box can increase survival rates from 5% to 95% helping to ensure your
garden remains aphid free. Site facing east for an excellent hidernation aid. Lacewing and Ladybird lavae can provide
good natural control.
NEST BOXES
Natural nest sites, such as hollow trees and old buildings,
are in short supply in the modern world. Nest boxes are an important resource for many birds, particularly hole nesting birds
like tits. In most gardens, the chances of a tit box being used are very high. Nest boxes come in many shapes and sizes but
our selection is drawn from those most likely to attract nesting birds to a garden. Basically there are two types, one with
a small entrance hole and one with a half open front. Sparrows and tits are the birds most likely to occupy boxes with an
entrance hole, robins and spotted flycatchers will use open fronted boxes. .
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AMPHIBIAN HOUSE
Siting your frog house: if you have a pond place it close to that, preferably in shade so it doesn't bake
in sunny weather. Most frogs and toads will start to be seen around the edges of ponds in feb and march as they emerge from
hibernation, so that will help maximise the chances of early occupancy.
BIRD TABLES
A bird table will add variety to your bird feeding. Plenty
of foods loved by birds are difficult to feed in any other way, especially household scraps like bacon
rind, cheese scraps etc.. You could feed some of these on the ground but a well sited bird tables as a handy support for nut
and seed feeders.
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