Save 10% when you buy the Multi-bird Sound System and the Swift Single Bottom Opening together.
The Swift Eaves sound system package includes the nesting box pictured, and a full Sound System V3 to help you get nesting pairs to your box.
Our Swift Box is meticulously designed to provide a safe and inviting habitat for these incredible aerial creatures. Crafted with attention to detail and tailored to meet the specific needs of swifts, this box ensures if occupied, they stand a good chance of a successful nesting.
We aim to ship all boxes in 5 to 7 days of order placement. However, at busy times this can be up to 3 weeks due to the nature of hand finishing each product.
The exceptions to this are Apex boxes and Bespoke boxes which can take up to 4 weeks to manufacture.
Shipping rates are based on your order weight.
Shipping charges range from £5.00 to £20, with most boxes shipping at £13.00.
We currently only ship to addresses within the UK.
Our boxes are made from 18mm sustainably sourced ply.
The ply has excellent water resistance, the surface is breathable and water vapour can move freely. This is one of the reasons why our ply will not delaminate, unlike others available. You do not need to treat the ply prior to mounting the box.
The paint used on roofs of boxes (if applicable) is a water based, heat reflective, roofing paint.
All screws used are stainless steel. We design the boxes to minimise our reliance on screws.
Detailed instructions will come with your box.
Placing boxes high up is desirable, hence our range of apex boxes, although they have been known to nest as low as 1.5 metres. Under bargeboards and corner boxes seem very attractive to swifts which also seem to like the look of drain pipes.
Avoid south facing walls if possible because of overheating. Always make sure that the swifts have a good, clear approach both below and in front, avoiding obstacles like tree branches and telephone wires.
There is no need to treat or paint the boxes prior to putting them up. If you desire to paint the box, we suggest using a water-based, non-toxic paint. Top tip: paint the box before mounting.
We suggest inspecting the box once a year when you are very confident there are no nesting birds using it.
To clean the box, if needed:
To maintain the box: