For Little Owls, the preferred habitat locations are old orchards, willow ditches & mixed farmland especially where there are a gathering of grazing animals such as sheep, cattle & horses.

The best height to position the nest box is between 10ft to 14ft, make sure that the box is positioned securely & out of reach of people & out of reach of grazing animals.

With the tunnel porch fixed around the entrance hole, this allows the entrance of the nest box to be faced in any direction as it offers more protection from the weather. A nest box without a tunnel entrance porch simply allows driving rain & wind to enter.

The nest box & entrance hole should be made visible at a distance; this will enable the Owls to locate it. Please take into account any leaf foliage as this could grow over & obscure the entrance hole, do not hide the box from the Owl it is intended for.

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To protect your own Nest Box project, please take into account the main dangers such as busy (A & B) roads & also live railway lines. Fast traffic will kill owls, so please position a nest box well away from these dangerous areas. Also be aware of domestic pets. If you are planning to position a Little Owl nest box within a residential garden, please call for advice before purchasing an owl box.

Our nest boxes are large, spacious and built to last. They are designed to blend perfectly within the countryside.

The fixing bracket is already fitted to the nest box when it arrives. To access the entrance porch please enter the box by removing the roof. Instructions will also be found inside.

We offer many years of after-sales support if required, at no extra cost. For more information please call 01452 383999 — office hours 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.

Please supply your contact telephone number when ordering. Our courier can call you for directions if needed.

You can contact us any time, including evenings, on 01452 383999.

We normally keep nest boxes in stock to support ongoing conservation projects. All boxes are made at the Barn Owl Centre workshop by our team of conservationists.

The Barn Owl Centre
Netheridge Farm
Netheridge Close
Hempsted
Gloucester
GL2 5LE

Call us on 01452 383999
Office hours are between 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.