Eco Tawny Owl Nest Box - Polyethylene/Plastic - L31.5 x W38 x H53 cm

~~£94.54~~

Product information

Description

General description

The Eco Tawny Owl Nest Box is expertly designed for tawny owls, providing a robust and long-lasting nesting solution. Made from innovative hybrid materials, it combines the durability of recycled plastic with the comfort of a wooden internal nesting chamber. This weatherproof box is built to last over 20 years, ensuring a safe environment for a pair of tawny owls to raise their young.

Technical specifications

Overall height: 53 cm

Overall width: 38 cm

Overall depth: 31.5 cm

Weight: 3.7 kg

Materials: Nesting Chamber: Oriented Strand Board; Outer Shell: Low Density Polyethylene made from 100% recycled waste plastic

Construction: Recycled Plastic Shell with integral tabbing system; Wooden nesting chamber with surface sunk staples

Fixing: 3 keyholes for hanging accessible through entrance hole, 3 holes at base for additional security

Installation

Best sited at least 3 meters high on a large deciduous tree in a secluded area, ideally within woodland

Face the box away from prevailing winds to protect from heavy rain

Ensure branches are nearby for chicks to exercise from when fledging

Usage

Tawny owls do not build nests inside the box; adding a layer of loose dry woodchips or shredded bark may encourage nesting

Egg laying typically occurs between early March and late May

For maintenance, the wooden nesting chamber can be easily removed for cleaning by twisting the fastening at the bottom

Other information

Designed and manufactured in the UK

The outer shell is made from recycled materials, including discarded bale wrap and fertiliser bags collected from farms across the UK

Features

Brand
OTHERS
Length
31.5 cm
Width
38 cm
Height
53 cm
Weight
3700 g

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