Australian designed native nest boxes for brushtail and ringtail possums, bats, parrots, owls and gliders.
A high proportion of Australian birds and mammals are dependent on hollows in trees for nesting and shelter. The number of suitable nesting hollows in trees is declining throughout Australia. Natural hollows in trees suitable for nesting by native animals can take over 120 years to form in native trees. With the demise of many natural hollows due to tree clearing and firewood collection, it is important to provide alternatives.
A number of native birds and mammals frequently come into urban areas to feed from native trees planted in suburban gardens. However they are unable to breed due to the lack of sufficient nesting hollows.
Pre-assembled Nest Boxes
These nest boxes for native animals and birds are the result of decades of experience and trials by wildlife experts at Latrobe University with field testing in their Wildlife Reserves and elsewhere.
There is more to a native nest box than joining some off-cuts of timber together! These nest boxes incorporate many features to encourage native animals to take up residence while discouraging unwanted pests from using or stealing from the nests.
The features of the nest boxes include:
- A range of designs for different types of birds and mammals;
- Easy, adjustable installation and minimal impact on the host tree
(fixing materials included);
- Swivel mount allows adjustment for angled tree trunks or branches;
- Light weight but durable (designed to last over 10 years);
- Environmentally friendly, being made from plantation grown eco-
ply that does not use glues or resins that can harm native animals;
- Where applicable, nesting material, lining or internal baffles for
the box are included;
- Accompanied by guides to installation and creating the right environment for your selected species.
Nest Box Kits
You can also encourage Australia's unique fauna into your garden with these very
affordable, easy to put together kits. Anyone with basic practical
skills can put them together.
The kits include:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
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Nesting Box for Brushtail Possum
Code: NESBPO
Brushtail possums are well known in suburban areas, by giving them a home of their own, it may keep them from nesting in yours. The nest boxes are aesthetically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Possums are curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $95.00
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Nesting Box for Feathertail Glider
Code: NESFGL
Feathertail Gliders area a small native possum and are found mainly in outer suburban areas where the eucalypts forest begin. They rely on tree hollows (or nest boxes) to breed. The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Possums are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $80.00
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Nesting Box for Kookaburra
Code: NESKOO
Kookaburras are found in the outer suburbs and in areas with established parks and gardens. You hear there distinctive call before you see them. They rely on tree hollows (or nest boxes) to
breed. The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Kookaburras are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $115.00
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Nesting Box for Micro Bat
Code: NESBAT
Micro Bats are the small insect eating bats that are valuable residents of any garden. They all require daytime roosts. The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Bats are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $90.00
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Nesting Box for Owl
Code: NESOWL
Owls are found in the outer suburbs and in areas with established parks
and gardens. You hear there distinctive call before you see them. They rely on
tree hollows (or nest boxes) to breed. The nest boxes are aesthtically
pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or affect the growth of the tree
they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an
evergreen tree away from bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Owls are curious and will investigate and new objects in their
territory.
Price: $115.00
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Nesting Box for Pardalote
Code: NESPAR
Pardalotes are one of Australia's smallest most colourful birds and can be found in eucalyptus forest but also in parks and gardens with well established eucalypt canopy. They are good to have in the garden as they will eat various insects.
The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to. The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Pardalotes are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $90.00
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Nesting Box for Parrot (horizontal)
Code: NESPSH
Parrots (the horizontal box suits Lorikeets) are well known in suburban areas, and like possums, parrots need hollows (or nest boxes) to breed. The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Parrots are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $90.00
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Nesting Box for Parrot (vertical)
Code: NESPSV
Parrots (the horizontal box suits Rosella) are well known in suburban
areas, and like possums, parrots need hollows (or nest boxes) to breed.
The nest
boxes are aesthtically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Parrots are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $90.00
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Nesting Box for Ringtail Possum
Code: NESRPO
Ringtail possums are found in eucalypt forest and suburban areas with dense undergrowth. They make their own nest using twigs and leaves, but will use nesting boxes (as crows commonly attack the possums drey).
The nest
boxes are aesthetically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Possums are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $90.00
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Nesting Box for Sugar Glider
Code: NESPHA
Sugar Gliders are one of the most widely distributed possums. Found in eucalypt forests but also in parks and gardens with a well-established canopy.
The nest
boxes are aesthetically pleasing, simply to install and do not harm or
affect the growth of the tree they are attached to.
The nest box should be placed preferably in an evergreen tree away from
bright lights, and approximately 3m from the ground. Possums are
curious and will investigate and new objects in their territory.
Price: $75.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Brushtail Possum
Code: NESKBP
The Brushtail Possum is typically able to live in close proximity to humans but it is declining across much of South Australia. Providing a nest box or ‘den’ for this species may help keep them out of your roof and provide much needed habitat. (Assembled kit shown).
DIY kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- Hinges and Screws (does not include water resistant glue and paint)
| Kit Form, some assembly required |
Price: $70.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Kookaburra
Code: NESKKO
The Kookaburra is one of Australia’s most well-known and loved birds with its famous laugh. They usually return to the same nest year after year. (Assembled kit shown).
DIY kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- Hinges and Screws (does not include water resistant glue and paint)
| Kit Form, some assembly required |
Price: $70.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Medium Parrot
Code: NESKMP
Many parrot species are dependent on hollows for nesting. Suitable for Rosellas and similar sized birds. (Assembled kit shown).
DIY kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation
instructions
- Hinges and Screws (does not include water resistant
glue and paint)
| Kit Form, some assembly required |
Price: $70.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Ringtail Possum
Code: NESKRP
The Ringtail Possum typically makes its own nest, or drey, in dense vegetation, but they are also known to utilise nest boxes. (Assembled kit shown).
DIY kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation
instructions
- Hinges and Screws (does not include water resistant
glue and paint)
| Kit Form, some assembly required |
Price: $70.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Small Parrot
Code: NESKSP
Many parrot species are dependent on hollows for nesting. Suitable for Lorikeets or Red-rumped Parrots or similar sized birds. (Assembled kit shown).
DIY kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation
instructions
- Hinges and Screws (does not include water resistant
glue and paint)
| Kit Form, some assembly required |
Price: $70.00
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