The Wildlife Trusts are urging people to put their match-making skills to work this Valentine’s Day by providing a romantic getaway for our feathered friends.
National Nest Box Week, run by the British Trust for Ornithology, kicks off on Sunday 14 February and runs until Sunday 21 February. It is a great opportunity to make a tender gesture and show your appreciation for some much-loved garden companions, by giving them a place to set up home.
"Birds like blue tits, robins, and a whole range of other species find ready-made nesting places very beneficial when it comes to egg-laying season, and there is the added bonus that if a couple moves in you can witness their daily lives, from nesting through to the chicks fledging." Says Paul Wilkinson, head of A Living Landscape at The Wildlife Trusts. "It might not be “Gone With the Wind” but nature is always full of surprises, so once your nest box is built and erected you can just sit back and watch the drama unfold!"
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is running events to help people get involved during National Nest Box Week, where you can get stuck into creating a genuine love-nest.
Family Bird Box Making events
All materials and equipment are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bird Boxes & Bird Cakes at Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Tuesday 16 February, 2pm - 4pm
Booking is essential, call 01652 637055. £6 (including a bird box)
Bird Box Making at Whisby Nature Park
Tuesday 16 February, anytime from 10am - 12noon
Reserve your bird box: 01522 696926. £6 per box
Build a Bird Box Day at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
Wednesday 17 February, 11am - 3pm
Drop in event, no need to book. £6 per box
Make your own Bird Box
Nest boxes are easy to make and a great way to get your children and grandchildren involved with wildlife and conservation. Factsheets with simple plans for a variety of boxes can be found on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website or by sending an A5 stamped, self-addressed envelope marked "garden bird box factsheet", "nest boxes for larger birds", or "house sparrow terrace" (depending on which type of box you would like to make) to: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Banovallum House, Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 5HF
Buy a Bird Box
Nest boxes are available to buy from the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust; from Banovallum House in Horncastle, The Wildlife Gift Shop in Castle Square, Lincoln, Far Ings Visitor Centre near Barton and the Visitor Centre at Gibraltar Point near Skegness.
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