Sparrow flat

The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) can grow to 14 to 16 centimetres and is the
year round in our country. The population is estimated between 2 and 3 million. This
seems like a lot, but in recent years the population has declined rapidly. Sparrows chirp and are very social birds, so they usually live in
groups. The sparrow has a small habitat, usually no larger than a few hundred meters around their nest, so they rarely leave their birthplace. Sparrows are often found in gardens and parks, where they look for food and shelter in bushes and hedges. House sparrows usually make their nests in and around
buildings. They look for places under roof tiles, in cracks in walls, or in ivy that grows along facades. These nests are not only used to hatch eggs, but also as a sleeping place outside the breeding season. During spring and summer, house sparrows can raise young several times, sometimes three to four times a year. For this bird too, the natural nesting possibilities are becoming increasingly less due to the modernization and sustainability of houses. As a result, they are increasingly dependent on nest boxes hung by humans.

Wood type: solid oak (16mm).

Lifespan: approx. 15 years

Weight: approx. 15 kg.

Dimensions: length 90 cm, height 35 cm, width 20 cm.

Roof: finished with high-quality bitumen roofing felt, which guarantees a longer lifespan.

Maintenance: in principle the cabinet does not need any maintenance and therefore does not need to be painted or stained. In fact, the cabinet only becomes more beautiful over time because the wood turns grey and blends in with nature.

Check; sparrows breed from the end of April. From mid-May the box can be checked for broods by carefully opening the front flap. If there is still brooding, it is advisable to check again after 2 weeks to see if there are young. Annual inspection (in September) is necessary, the nesting material must then be removed.

Hanging: usually quite simple to achieve because the cabinet is equipped with 2 hanging brackets. In addition, 2 sturdy hooks are supplied that can be drilled into the wood or into the stone/joint.

Nesting material: do not put nesting material in the box, the sparrows do this themselves. The nest consists mainly of straw, grass and feathers.

Hanging location: it is advisable to hang the cabinet high (higher than 2.5 meters) when hanging it on the house. Preferably under the eaves or roof overhang. If it is a quiet place, it can also be lower at approx. 2.5 meters.

Other residents: tits (especially great tits and blue tits), pied flycatchers and even nuthatches make grateful use of this box.

It is advisable to contact us so that we can guide you to the right box and the right hanging location. We can look with you and give sound advice using Google maps. We also have the necessary map material of owls in your area.