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Swallow & swift nest plans enquiry

  • 18-03-2020 4:53pm
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    mr.wiggle
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    Hi all,
    I wonder does anyone have any links to plans for building your own bird boxes for swifts and swallows.? Am i correct in thinking that swallows will only nest indoors here...can i put a box up on my eaves for them, as i've no outbuildings they can nest in?
    edit - i meant to include House Martins in this too..


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  • #2
    Zoo4m8
    Registered Users Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭Zoo4m8


    mr.wiggle wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I wonder does anyone have any links to plans for building your own bird boxes for swifts and swallows.? Am i correct in thinking that swallows will only nest indoors here...can i put a box up on my eaves for them, as i've no outbuildings they can nest in?
    edit - i meant to include House Martins in this too..

    Swiftconservation.ie should give you all the info you need, you are correct Swallows only nest indoors..House Martins nest outdoors under eaves and artificial nests are available, try Birdwatch Ireland for starters..


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    OpenYourEyes
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    See here for a report from BirdWatch Ireland about Swift conservation including boxes etc: https://birdwatchireland.ie/publications/saving-swifts-guide/


  • #4
    jmkennedyie
    Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭jmkennedyie


    Boxes for swifts absolutely, but have a think if you can get power supply for speaker beside nest entrance holes if there are no swifts there already.

    Just regarding Swallows, they build up a mud nest on a dry ledge under a bit of shelter...so typically on top of an internal wall or on a beam or pipework or light fitting etc under a porch or barn roof etc. Bonus marks if cats can't get up to it. So the good news is you don't really need to build nest boxes for swallows. The bad news is you might need to build a new barn, or internal walls/ledges :)


  • #5
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    Thx folks..


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