Seattle Predator Proof Nest Box

Designed to protect. Built to give chicks the best chance of survival.

This innovative nest box is designed to deter predators and significantly improve fledging success. A smart internal tunnel and right-aligned entrance hole make it extremely difficult for cats, squirrels, and pine martens to reach the nest.

Small birds such as Great Tits and Nuthatches can easily navigate the two-turn tunnel into the nesting chamber, while larger birds and mammals simply can’t bend or stretch their way inside.

Nest predation is far more common than many realise, with research showing up to 20% of nests are affected. Created in response to this ongoing loss, the Seattle Predator Protection Nest Box offers a safer, more effective solution that truly makes a difference.

Key features 

• Protective metal front plate stops woodpeckers enlarging the entrance hole

• Crafted from FSC-certified wood and finished with eco-friendly paints

• Integrated rear hanger for quick, secure mounting to a wall, fence, or tree

• Sloping roof offers dependable protection from rain

• Front-opening panel for easy cleaning at the end of the breeding season (usually October)

• 15mm thick pine walls provide warmth for chicks and winter shelter for adults

• Generous 12.5cm × 12.5cm interior allows chicks space to develop

• Tall 30.6cm design keeps the nest safely away from the entrance tunnel

• 32mm entrance hole suited to Great Tits, Crested Tits, Nuthatches, and Tree Sparrows, with Blue Tits often attracted by the added security

Installation tips:

Mount between 2–4 metres high on a wall or tree, ideally facing north to northeast. Avoid strong sunlight and exposed, windy spots. Tilt the box slightly forward so the roof can effectively deflect rain.

When to clean your nest box

• Clean once a year, ideally in autumn (September–October) after the breeding season, be sure that the nest box is empty before disturbing.

• Never clean during spring or summer when birds may be nesting

How to clean your nest box

1. Open the easy clean door to gain access to the box.

2. Brush out debris thoroughly, including corners and drainage holes

3. Wash with hot water only

4. Allow the box to dry completely before closing it

Dimensions

160x306x225mm