New England Nest Box – Beach-Hut Charm, Proper Bird-Box Design

  • New England Nest Box
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Bring a touch of seaside style to your garden while giving small birds a safe, snug place to nest. The New England Nest Box pairs a real shingle roof, lap-board sides and a silvered hole protector with sensible bird-first features. It looks lovely, lasts well, and—most importantly—works for the birds that need it.

Key Benefits

  • Attractive & practical: Coastal, beach-hut styling with a robust, weather-shedding build.

  • Safe nesting haven: Entry sized for small cavity-nesters (tits and similar), plus a metal hole protector to deter peck-enlarging by predators.

  • Sensible materials: Made from FSC-certified timber for durability and sustainability.

  • Easy to care for: Hinged panel with brass catch for quick, hygienic clean-outs.

  • Perch-free by design: No perch at the entrance—safer and preferred by tits.

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Perfect for blue tits, coal tits, marsh tits, great tits and occasionally nuthatches—all species that naturally seek snug cavities to raise their broods. In return for a safe home, they’ll hoover up aphids, caterpillars and other pests, giving your borders and fruit a lift without chemicals.

Wiggly Tip: Early-season “prospecting” starts late winter—get the box up before March so it’s on their house-hunting list.

Chosen by the Wiggly team for bird-safe, sensible features: FSC timber, metal hole protector, hinged cleaning access—and a perch-free face. It looks the part on a shed, fence or mature tree, and blends into both cottage and contemporary gardens.

“We’ve had blue tits nesting every year since putting this up—brilliant to watch from the kitchen window.” — Verified Wiggly customer

  • Safer for birds: A perch gives cats, magpies, jays, crows and squirrels a handy place to balance while raiding a nest.
  • Tits don’t need one: Cavity-nesters cling to the entrance and hop straight in—no landing perch required.
  • Fewer losses: Perch-free fronts reduce predation risk at the hole and improve nesting success.

Bottom line: No perch = good design.

Siting

  • Mount 1.5–2.5 m above ground on a tree, wall or post.
  • Face east ideally (SE or NE also fine) for morning warmth without afternoon overheating.
  • Keep clear of leap-points for cats and away from busy doorways.

During the season (April–May): Watch from a distance—avoid opening or tapping the box (disturbance can cause abandonment).

Cleaning (Sept–Feb):

  • Swing the brass catch upright, open the side panel, remove old nesting material.
  • Disinfect with a bird-safe cleaner (e.g., Wildkleen).
  • Allow to dry and close up ready for next season.

Optional: You may repaint annually with a water-based, wildlife-safe exterior paint if you want to maintain the beach-hut look.

Goes Well With

  • Nesting Refill Pack (for lining and winter roosting material nearby)
  • Wiggly Huskless Bird Seed Mix
  • Live Mealworms (power food for parents feeding chicks)
  • I Love Robins Feeder (for a busy, bird-friendly corner)

Product Specs

  • Body: FSC-certified timber
  • Roof: Real shingle
  • Front: Perch-free face with silvered hole protector
  • Access: Hinged side with brass catch for cleaning
  • Suitable for: Blue, coal, marsh & great tits; occasional nuthatch
  • Origin: Quality supplier; selected and shipped by Wiggly Wigglers
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