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BIRD CONSERVATION
» STARLING BOX 3S Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete
Starling Box 3S
Nest Box 3SV
Starlings are often seen as a problem at certain times of the year and in particular regions. They are highly adaptable, feed in flocks and can soon use up
readily available sources of food. However, we should not forget the ecological benefits that they provide as an important form of pest control. For example,
they limit the numbers of Crane Flies, Green Oak Leaf Rollers and Gypsy Moths. We supply two well-proven types of nest box, both of which are just as likely
to provide overnight shelter for Great Spotted, Middle Spotted and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. When there are fewer Starlings, other species such as Pied
Flycatchers and Nuthatches may breed in these boxes. Because of the relatively large entrance hole, the interior is well lit which encourages occupation.
Ornithologists advise that a perch below the entrance hole is unnecessary because the Birds will happily use the roof of the box. These boxes are supplied
with hangers and Aluminium Nails.
VV Starling
This nest box has more or less become established as the standard at home and abroad over several decades.
On houses, in gardens and in woodlands they form an important part of any nature conservation concept. They have
many advantages including the large diameter of the brood chamber, 14 cm, and a large entrance hole to make the
interior very light, and as a result not only Starlings but many other species are attracted to them.
Because the large entrance hole only provides limited protection, if there are a large number of predators robbing
nests in the surrounding area some of the 3SV versions (see below) can also be used.
Occupants: Starlings, Nuthatches (will reduce the entrance hole to 32 mm), Spotted and Middle Spotted
Woodpeckers, Pied Flycatchers, etc.
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Weight: approx. 4.4 kg.
» Nest Box 3S
Entrance hole: l 45 mm.
External dimensions:
H 28 x W 19 x D 20 cm.
Enlarged interior of nesting
chamber: l14 cm.
VV alternatively hanging
over a branch
VV clutch of Starling eggs VV on the trunk
The predator-proof "Starling Box", in which the brood chamber has also been enlarged to 14 cm. With its protruding
entrance hole this model provides very good protection against Cats and Martens. However, the view into the
brood chamber is not obscured, and this is a major advantage when checking and cleaning the box. With its smaller
diameter entrance hole the 3SV nest box has proved very effective for other species too. For example its large interior
brood chamber and the shape of the floor make it very popular with Wrynecks (see table below).
VV on trunk
» Entrance hole l 34 mm
Especially for Wrynecks.
Other occupants: Coal, Blue, Marsh,
Great and Crested Tits, Redstarts,
Nuthatches, Collared and Pied
Flycatchers, Tree and House Sparrows, Bats.
» Oval entrance hole
width 32 x 45 mm
Suitable for: As for entrance hole
width 34 mm; use of this larger
entrance hole is recommended if
it is hung up in less well lit areas
such as hollows, thickets, etc.
» Entrance hole l 45 mm
Specially for Starlings. It is also
suitable for the species listed at the
side. However, they will be ejected
if there are Starlings in the vicinity.
Entrance hole Order No.
l 45 mm 00 126/9
Entrance hole Order No.
oval 32 x 45 mm 00 125/2
Entrance hole Order No.
l 34 mm 00 122/1
VV Wryneck and chicks
VV integrated
predator
protection
VV Starling on 3SV
» Nest Box 3SV
Entrance hole: l 45 mm,
oval 32 x 45 mm and l 34 mm.
External dimensions:
H 28 x W 19 x D 23 cm.
Enlarged interior of nesting
chamber: l 14 cm.
Weight: approx. 4.8 kg.
attached to trunk,
over a branch,
or on buildings
» NEST BOX 3SV with integrated predator protection | Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete Entrance hole Order No.
l 45 mm 00 162/7