Designed for Long-Term Use in the UK Countryside
Our sustainable Barn Owl Nest Box has evolved through nearly 30 years of practical conservation experience to provide a safe, long-lasting nesting site that will outlive traditional timber and plywood nest boxes.
Manufactured in our Gloucestershire workshop from durable recycled 9mm Stokbord®, each nest box provides a safe, weatherproof and long-lasting nesting site for Barn Owls while supporting the work of our registered UK owl charity.
Why Choose Our Barn Owl Nest Box?
- Manufactured from durable recycled 9mm Stokbord®
- Excellent thermal insulation for year-round use
- Condensation-resistant and ventilated
- Rot-proof and weather resistant
- A longer-lasting material, which will outlive plywood
- Lightweight design for easier installation
- Spacious and safe for adults and growing owlets
- External landing platform and sheltered entrance
- Inspection hatch for monitoring and cleaning
- Robust for the UK countryside and recyclable
Suitable Locations for a Barn Owl Nest Box
Barn Owl Nest Boxes are commonly installed on mature trees in hedgerows, field edges and open countryside, as well as on agricultural buildings across the UK countryside.
Choosing the Right Location
Barn Owls are most often found in open countryside and farmland where they have space to hunt and move through the landscape.
If you are unsure whether your location is suitable before purchasing, please contact us — we are only a phone call away.
Recommended Installation Height
A height of around 12–15ft (3.5–5 metres) is often suitable for external Barn Owl nest boxes where installation is safe and practical.
Location and surrounding habitat are usually more important than achieving an exact height.
Which Direction Should a Barn Owl Nest Box Face?
The entrance porch on our nest boxes is designed to provide flexibility when positioning and can help reduce exposure to driving wind and rain throughout the year.
Like natural tree hollows, nest boxes can face in different directions. The sheltered entrance provides additional protection while allowing the box to be positioned where it works best for Barn Owls and practical monitoring.
Nest Box Visibility
Barn Owls benefit from being able to approach and leave the nest box comfortably, especially during regular feeding activity. Where possible, position the entrance so it remains visible to approaching Barn Owls while allowing the box to sit naturally within its surroundings.
Avoiding Disturbance
Consider nearby hazards such as busy roads, regular human activity and areas frequently used by domestic pets. Choose a location that is quiet, secluded and with minimal disturbance where possible
Developed Through Practical Conservation
Our nest box design has evolved through many years of practical use and observation across a wide range of rural locations, with every feature chosen to support natural Barn Owl behaviour while simplifying installation, allowing safe monitoring from a distance and improving access for future inspection and cleaning
Contents when Delivered
Your Barn Owl nest box is supplied fully assembled and includes the external platform, entrance porch, fixings and installation guidance. Before use, add approximately 2″ (50mm) of woodshavings to the solid floor to allow a natural nest scrape to form. Woodshavings are widely available and are not included with the nest box.
An inspection hatch and removable roof provide access for inspection and future cleaning when required.
Need Advice?
Every project is different.
If you’d like advice about choosing the right Barn Owl Nest Box or suitable installation locations, we’re only a phone call away.
