Thinking Of Installing a ‘Barn Owl’ Nesting Box?

We now use a pre-built nest box, made from a product called ‘Stokboard’, which is recycled plastic.

The advantage of this box is that it outlives the life of plywood boxes and tests prove that it is condensation-free, waterproof, and resistant to hot weather conditions.

Ultimately purchasing these boxes will save the trust funds, by lasting longer and saving valuable construction time.

Rest assured that this new ECO-friendly material being used to make external Barn Owl boxes will make no difference to the Owls who search for places to nest and roost.

A site survey should be undertaken by someone with the necessary experience, who can give advice.  We will happily do this for you, free of charge.
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The installation of pole nest boxes, in particular, is difficult and dangerous and should not be attempted without proper planning and assistance.
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Please call 07840 623453 or contact us by email at info@wirralbarnowltrust.org
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Barn Owl nest boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be adapted where required, but basically consist of three types:
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The latest nest box designs used by Wirral Barn Owl Trust are adapted from the designs and specifications of the Devon-based Barn Owl Trust.
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In all cases, we are more than happy to give guidance & advice, and also make Wirral peninsula site survey visits, which are free of charge.
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Wirral Barn Owl Trust welcomes suggestions for the siting of Barn Owl nest boxes on the Wirral Peninsula.
Barn Owl nest boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be adapted where required, but basically consist of three types.
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A-frame box: Usually fitted to a single hedgerow tree but can also be used on the outside of a suitable building.
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Interior box: Originally these were adapted from a tea chest but this design has improved features.
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Pole box: Where no suitable tree or building can be found in an area where there is suitable habitat, a nest box can be installed on a recycled telegraph pole. These boxes are relatively expensive and are difficult to install and maintain so we use them as a last resort.