These single, bowl shaped nesting aids are installed singly. Although Barn Swallows are sociable birds, the nests should not be placed directly adjacent to one another but at intervals of approximately 1 m.

Material: Nesting bowl of wood-concrete and wooden panel of formaldehyde-free chipboard.

Height above ground: Distance between top of nest and ceiling at least 6 cm.

Siting: Inside buildings of all kinds, porches, livestock sheds, barns, sewage works, etc. Always ensure unobstructed access through open windows and skylights.

Period spent by the birds in Central Europe: Arrival at end of March through to April, departure end of July through to early October. Distribution: Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America. Only a few areas in Europe are not colonised. Breeds regularly up to 1.500 m above sea level.

Breeding period: Eggs laid end of April though to mid July. Regularly two broods annually, occasionally three.

Cleaning: Not absolutely necessary but recommended. Cleaning is simple due to the bowl-shaped nest.

Dimensions: H 11 cm x W 25 cm x D 14 cm.

Weight: approx. 0.9 kgs.