WoodStone® Swift Nest Box

Swift numbers are declining severely, in part because of the loss of nest sites. By putting up swift nest boxes you can make a long term contribution to the species’ conservation. Once established they are very site faithful and make delightful but unobtrusive summer guests. There is an opening at the back of the box for easy cleaning or inspection. Swifts use the eaves of our homes as a replacement for the rock faces and cliffs in which they would naturally nest. Nest boxes should be placed near the eaves at least 5 metres high in a spot that is sheltered from direct s