RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin bird entering a nest bowl
    RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
    House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
    House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
    House Martin bird entering a nest bowl
RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin bird entering a nest bowl
RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin bird entering a nest bowl
    RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
    House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
    House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
    House Martin bird entering a nest bowl
RIGHT FACING HOUSE MARTIN NEST BOWL
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes
House Martin bird entering a nest bowl

House Martin Nest Box Bowl

  • Durable: extra long-lasting woodstone construction
  • Natural: replicates the shape and form of natural nests
  • Practical: permanently mounted on wooden boards
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House Martin Nesting Box Bowls;Double House Martin Nest Boxes

House Martin Nest Box Bowl

£17.95
£17.95

The house martin nest boxes are constructed in wood stone for extra-long life. With permanent mounting on a wooden frame, it will not fall in dry weather, smooth walls or from vibration. Being self-contained and ready for use, house martins can occupy the nests immediately on return from their winter stay in Africa.

House martins are popular birds and folklore says if they nest on your house it is a sign of good luck. They feed on flying insects and prefer to hunt in the immediate vicinity of their nesting sites. After breeding they will follow the warm weather and airborne insects southwards in early autumn, eventually overwintering in Africa.

House martins arrive in the UK during April and the first priority is finding a suitable nesting site where they form their nest bowls out of mud and saliva under the eaves of houses and outbuildings. House martins readily adopt artificial nest boxes when suitably sited, tucked under the eaves of a house out of prevailing winds.

It is increasingly difficult for house martins to find suitable nest-building material in our modern world. Permanent puddles with soft muddy edges are in short supply and the ones they do find, are often of poor quality. Additional problems include the use of UPVC on buildings which is very smooth and as a result, nests tend to fall down, sometimes with the nestlings inside. An appropriate artificial house martin nest box avoids these problems.

There is access to the bowls via the back of the House Martin Nest Box to enable cleaning, this does mean that they would need to be taken down from their site.

Siting:
Fix under the roof eaves tight to the wall so that the eaves overhang the nest closely. The nest may face any direction, although some authorities suggest a preference for East and North facing walls.

Attach screws through the slits on either side of the back board into the wall of the building, not to the soffit  (Fixings not included).

Features:
Nest cups constructed from long lasting woodstone material. Helps attract nesting House Martins. Will not crack or fall down.

Single House Martin Dimensions:
Height: 115mm
Width: 200mm
Depth: 160mm

Weight:
0.8kg approx

Double House Martin Dimensions:
Height: 115mm
Width: 380mm
Depth: 160mm

Weight:
1.2kg approx

Helpful – Caring – Responsible

When Sean McMenemy started Noah’s Ark Wildlife Gardens as a landscaping business back in 1991, little did he know what a huge impact he was to make on the bird feeding and garden wildlife industries over the following decades.

Over 30-years later he still brings the same passion for garden wildlife to work every day, so it’s no wonder we’re so highly respected. Our expertise lies in providing carefully selected natural food and products that offer significant benefits to wildlife – with the type of customer service only true enthusiasm for our subject can bring.

Meeting a demand for natural, nutritious wildlife food

In those early days, Sean constantly received requests for help in making his clients’ natural gardens more wildlife friendly. Requests for bird food encouraged Sean to research bird feeding, and at that time he found problems in the market with quality and service. He knew then the only way forward was to create his own natural, nutritious range of wildlife food and present it in a way which benefited both the wildlife and the customer. Ark Wildlife was born.

The company has steadily grown since those early days, now standing as one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of bird food and garden wildlife products, despatching over 500 parcels per day across the United Kingdom.

Exceptional service, because we care more than we can put into words

No matter how large our business is now, Ark Wildlife aims to combine the convenience of an online mail order outlet with the caring, helpful touch of a specialist shop. Our people make the difference. We take great pride in the energy, commitment and enthusiasm of our ever-growing workforce, still led by our inspirational driving force, Sean. If you read through some of Sean’s blog posts you will see how knowledgeable he is and how much he cares for the welfare of our wildlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I site my House Martin Nest Box Bowls?

You can fix under the roof eaves tight to the wall so that the eaves overhang the nest closely. The nest may face any direction, although some authorities suggest a preference for East and North facing walls.  It can be put on a South facing wall, but only if it is out of direct sunlight.

Are these nest boxes easy to clean out?

Yes, there is access to the bowls via the back of the House Martin Nest Boxes to enable cleaning, however this does mean that they have to be taken down from their site.

How often should I clean out the House Martin Nest Bowl?

Cleaning is rarely required as nesting birds will have a 'tidy up' themselves although you can take them down to clean when no residents are using the nest.

What's the difference between left and right-handed bowls?

The difference is the position of the entrance on the nesting bowl, with left- and right-handed versions designed for different orientations. Consider the direction house martins will approach from and where the bowl will sit on the wall, particularly in relation to corners and downpipes. Check the product photographs before ordering to make sure you choose the correct orientation. If fitting two bowls, using one of each can create a mirrored arrangement.

How long before house martins move in?

It can take a full breeding season for house martins to use a new nesting bowl, so an empty bowl does not necessarily mean it is unsuitable. House martins return to breeding areas each spring and may inspect potential nesting sites before deciding whether to use them. If the bowl remains unused, leave it in place through the season and give birds another opportunity to discover it when they return the following year.

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