This is an example of a simple, low cost way of providing nesting places for Swifts unobtrusively.
We previously described Swift boxes on a parapet here including examples in Tel Aviv, Israel. Here is another example in the Katzenelson Elementary School in Givatayim of incorporating nest boxes in a parapet wall. There must be many examples of parapet walls that could take a solution like this.
Parapets are usually high, well above any living space, no issues of cold spots or damp incursion in the building - indeed, an ideal location.
The only thing is to make sure the nest boxes are well defended from rain and sun.
There is a video showing how well it works, and the pictures below should explain everything.
Thank you to Amnonn Hahn for sending us these pictures.
#parapet
We previously described Swift boxes on a parapet here including examples in Tel Aviv, Israel. Here is another example in the Katzenelson Elementary School in Givatayim of incorporating nest boxes in a parapet wall. There must be many examples of parapet walls that could take a solution like this.
Parapets are usually high, well above any living space, no issues of cold spots or damp incursion in the building - indeed, an ideal location.
The only thing is to make sure the nest boxes are well defended from rain and sun.
There is a video showing how well it works, and the pictures below should explain everything.
Thank you to Amnonn Hahn for sending us these pictures.
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| Almost invisible entrances (click picture for a closer view) |
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| Before attaching the boxes |
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| Amnonn with the nest boxes |
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| Easy access for inspection |
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| A view of an entrance from inside |
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| House Sparrows are nesting in number 25 |
#parapet