Robin’s Roost

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