34 SCHWEGLER
BIRD CONSERVATION ON BUILDINGS
Built-in Multi-System
Front Panels for the built in Multi-System
The Multi-System can be installed in all types of buildings, whether
constructed of concrete, brick or timber.
Examples include: bridges, industrial buildings, houses, church towers
and barns. To meet the needs of various Bird species, different types of front
panel are available for use with the Main Cavity. This Main Cavity is supplied
without a front panel which should be ordered separately (please see below).
At a later stage the front panel can be changed, if desired, to accommodate
or encourage a different species of Bird. The Multi-System has been used
very succesfully in major urban conservation projects to assist species which
have become very rare. For example, Kestrels are welcome in cities because
they help to keep feral pigeons away, and are therefore encouraged to occupy
historic buildings in an effort to keep them clean.
Siting: Do not install below a height of 5 to 6 m. Take care to choose the
side of the building that is not exposed to prevailing winds.
Installation depth: This can be varied to meet individual requirements and
the type of building construction. Ideally the Main Cavity is set 24 cm into
the wall.
Density: Since Jackdaws and Swifts breed in colonies, it is advisable to
place a number of Multi-System Boxes in close proximity to one another.
Kestrels, on the other hand, do not seek the company of their own species
when nesting. However, they will happily nest among colonies of Jackdaws
and Swifts. One or two Multi-System Boxes on a building or bridge will
suffice for Kestrels, while a virtually unlimited number can be set up for the
other two species.
Cleaning: The front panels can be easily removed for access. However,
cleaning is not essential, which is an important factor when installing on
inaccessible places such as bridges, cooling towers, etc.
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Dimensions: width 44.5 cm x depth 41.5 cm x height 41.5 cm.
Weight: approx. 28 kg (without front panel).
The Main Cavity should be ordered with one of the front panels listed
below.
Order No. 00 290/7 (for Main Cavity only)
» BUILT-IN MULTI-SYSTEM (MAIN CAVITY) Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete
VV Kestrel model (Kestrel Main Cavity
and front panel)
» FRONT PANELS FOR THE BUILT-IN MULTI-SYSTEM
» Kestrel
Siting, installation and nest bedding:
see Kestrels Box No. 28 on page 33.
Includes perch.
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete with
galvanized fittings and treated wooden perch.
Dimensions: W 24 cm x D 5.5 cm x H 31.5 cm.
Entrance hole: W 16 x H 21 cm.
Weight: approx. 2 kg.
If Main Cavity is required, please also order
Item No. 00 290/7.
Order No. 00 295/2 (front panel only)
» Jackdaw
Siting, installation and nest bedding:
see Jackdaw Box No. 29 on page 33.
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Dimensions: W 24 cm x D 5.5 cm x H 31.5 cm.
Entrance hole: l 8 cm.
Weight: approx. 3.5 kg.
If Main Cavity is required, please also order
Item No. 00 290/7.
Order No. 00 296/9 (front panel only)
» Common Swift
Siting, installation and nest bedding:
see Swift Boxes on pages 40. A dividing panel
supplied is used to create two separate nesting
chambers.
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Dimensions: W 24 cm x D 5.5 cm x H 31.5 cm.
Entrance holes: 30 x 60 mm (each).
Weight: approx. 4 kg.
If Main Cavity is required, please also order
Item No. 00 290/7.
Order No. 00 297/6 (front panel only)
VV Built into an external wall VV Cross section showing ideal
installation depth (Kestrel model)