Nesting Baskets


specially made for large birds.



The diameter and shape of the first two nesting baskets for raptors and owls match those of the natural nests of Crows, Magpies and certain raptors. The baskets are attached (by wire) to the forks of trees and have proved highly successful. Birds of prey and owls tend to use the same nests and eyries for many years.

The smaller nesting basket is supplied with a mulch of mixed tree bark. This should be thoroughly dampened, spread around the basket and pressed in with the palm of the hand. The only changes are made by the birds themselves each year when they add small branches and twigs to reline the nest. The same process can be applied to the large nesting basket if desired using local materials.
  


[Pic. 1]: Nesting Basket 40cm

Size 1: Ø 40 cm



Suitable for: Long-eared Owls, Kestrels, Hobbies. Occasionally Peregrines too, in areas where they nest in trees.

Height above ground: 5 m and above.

Sites: Edges of woodland, clearings, areas cleared by windfalls, parks and fruit trees etc.

Nesting order no.:
Basket Ø 40cm          order no.   00 244 / 0  
 




[Pic. 2]: Nesting Basket 70cm

Size 2: Ø 70 cm



Suitable for: Common and Honey Buzzards, Red and Black Kites, Goshawks and Sparrowhawks.
 
Height above ground: 7 m and above.
   
Sites: edges of woodland, in woodlands, clearings, areas cleared by windfalls, parks and fruit trees etc.
  
Nesting order no.:
Basket Ø 70cm order no.:
       order no.
00 245 / 7 order no.:



[Pic. 3]: Nesting Basket 110cm

Size 3: Ø 110 cm



Suitable for: White Storks

With a flat base to encourage colonisation and to assist in increasing the numbers of White Storks in their traditional nesting areas. Easy to install on roofs, etc.
    
Nesting order no.:
Basket Ø 110cm order no.:
      order no.
00 246 / 4 order no.:




[Pic. 4]: Nesting Basket,
example for siting