Nesting Shelf Nest shelf $25 Features Made of high quality pine Overhanging roof keeps nest protected from precipitation Front guard prevents nest materials and fledglings from falling Untreated wood ensures no harmful chemical exposure for our feathered friends Hand-crafted in Nova Scotia using Canadian-made materials Ideal for Robins, Barn Swallows, and Eastern Phoebes. To attract these birds: Mount the nest box on a post or on a building 5 to 15 feet from the ground Install a predator guard if using a post (for example: install a baffle or wrap the top of the post with metal stove pipe/metal flashing) Position close to overhead cover – on a building place under eaves/soffits, or on a post under tree branches Eastern Phoebes prefer to nest near fresh water sources Barn Swallows need mud available nearby, and will protect the nest from passersby so place it away from active doorways and walking paths For best results Do not paint or water-seal the inside or outside of the wood, toxic fumes may be given off that are harmful to birds Clean out the nest shelf once you are sure the young have left – Robins generally have 2 or 3 broods each summer, and may reuse the shelf or find a new site Dimensions Dimensions: 9.25″ wide x 13.75″ high x 8.5″ deep
