Why Choose Chubby Mealworms?
The Fallen Fruits Swallow Nest Cup has been constructed with a durable concrete cup and wooden frame that can be screwed in, for an extra-long life.
The modern world makes it more and more difficult for swallows to find natural nesting areas, by placing these in the wild for Swallows, you are helping to increase their breeding potential. Naturally, Swallows choose to nest in outbuildings, so the best place to put your Swallow Nesting Bowl is inside an outbuilding that has easy access through a door or window such as a barn, stable, garage, shed or open porch.
Swallows will look to occupy a nest around April, in early Spring, after returning from warmer countries. They male swallow will arrive first and circle the nesting site, singing to attract females. Swallows are popular birds and are thought to bring good luck. They feed on flying insects and prefer to feed in the vicinity of their nest.
After nesting in spring, they will follow the airborne insects to warmer countries again in early Autumn.
Tip - Leave a gap of 8cm between the top of the nest and the roof.
Features
- Suitable for Swallows
- Made from concrete and OSB wood.
- Weight: 1.033Kg
- Dimensions: L24.2cm x D9.5cm x H14.7cm
