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Nest box for a common owl
Nest box for a common owl
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This nest box is specifically designed for the little owl (Athene noctua), a small nocturnal raptor that is increasingly scarce in many areas due to the loss of natural shelters.
Traditionally, the little owl used hollows in old trees, stone walls, or rural buildings. Today, these spaces have largely disappeared from much of the territory.
Installing a suitable nest box provides a safe place for reproduction and encourages its presence in the environment.
A key ally in biological pest control
The little owl is an opportunistic predator with a very varied diet, based on:
- large insects
- small rodents
- reptiles
- other invertebrates
This makes it a very interesting ally in:
✔ agricultural farms
✔ orchards
✔ rural environments
✔ biodiversity projects
Its presence helps maintain the natural balance of the ecosystem.
Specifically designed for the little owl
Not all nest boxes are suitable for this species. This box is designed with its needs in mind:
- Appropriate interior dimensions for its size
- Adapted entrance
- Protected and dark space
- Robust structure for outdoor use
Everything is designed to encourage its use in real conditions.
Where to install a nest box for little owls
Location is key to success.
Recommendations:
- Place between 2 and 5 meters high
- On trees, poles or buildings
- Open areas with food availability
- Avoid areas with high disturbance
The little owl prefers traditional agricultural environments and open landscapes.
How to increase the chances of occupation
The little owl is a territorial and demanding species.
To encourage its settlement:
- Maintain areas with natural vegetation
- Avoid intensive use of pesticides
- Provide nearby perches
- Install in areas with previous or potential presence
The key is not just the box, but the environment.
Installation recommendation
In large farms or plots of land, it is recommended to install several nest boxes distributed at different points to increase the chances of occupation.
Handmade and durable manufacturing
Each box is handcrafted from natural wood, designed to withstand outdoor conditions and offer a stable refuge over time.
It is not a decorative product, but a real tool to promote useful wildlife.
A step further towards biodiversity
Installing a nest box for little owls is not just helping a species. It is restoring part of the natural balance in the environment. And contributing to these small raptors continuing to be part of our landscapes.
Characteristics
Characteristics
- Made with 18 mm pine wood, FSC or PEFC certified.
- The pieces are joined together by lag screws.
- With a 68 mm diameter front hole for the bird to enter and exit.
- It has a hinged door on one side to facilitate inspection and cleaning of the box.
- Exterior varnished with a coat of raw linseed oil (no drying agents).
- The fastening system depends on where it will be placed.
- The base has drainage holes to prevent water accumulation in case of rain.
Technical sheet
Technical sheet
- Width: 54 cm
- Height: 22 cm
- Depth: 25 cm
- Weight: 4.7 Kg
- Inlet hole diameter: 68 mm
Target species
Target species
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
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