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 Micro Bat
Code: NESBAT
Micro Bats are the small insect eating bats that are valuable residents of any garden. They all require daytime roosts. Their nest boxes have narrow interior spaces with lining to allow them to hang from the sides. They have their entry at the bottom of the box.
Price: $75.00
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Nesting Box for Owl
Code: NESOWL
This large nest box has an attached 'spout' protects the eggs from predators. 510mm W x 310mm D x 345mm H.
Price: $110.00
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Nesting Box for Pardalote
Code: NESPAR
Pardalotes are small birds found in many areas of Australia They are good to have in the garden as they will eat various insects including grasshoppers, beetles, cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, caterpillars etc.
Price: $75.00
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Nesting Box for Ringtail Possum
Code: NESRPO
Ringtail possum can make its own nest in dense undergrowth if available, but will use nesting boxes. Side entrance allows for safe entry into the box by possum. The smaller entrance size and volume of the box prevents use by Brushtail Possums.
Price: $75.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Brushtail Possum
Code: NESKBP
The Brushtail Possum is larger than the Ringtail Possum and is typically able to live in close proximity to humans but is declining across much of in 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.
Brushtail Possum kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
Price: $45.00
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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. Tips: Kookaburras like their nests high – up 5-10 metres is ideal. Face the hole slightly down and to the north-east if possible. This will allow little rain to get in and the kookaburras will have some morning sun. Suitable for Kookaburras or similar sized birds. Assembled kit shown.
Kookaburra kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
Price: $55.00
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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.
Medium Parrot kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
Price: $36.00
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Nesting Box Kit for Ringtail Possum
Code: NESKRP
The Ringtail Possum is smaller than the Brushtail Possum and typically makes its own nest, or drey, in dense vegetation, but they are also known to utilise nest boxes. Assembled kit shown.
Ringtail Possum kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
Price: $36.00
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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.
Small Parrot kit includes:
- Pre-cut to shape timber
- Assembly and installation instructions
- All hardware required (except water resistant glue and paint)
Price: $36.00
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