This charming teapot nesteris perfect for the nation’s favourite bird - the robin. Crafted from real frost resistant ceramic, this nester is easy to clean and is finished with drainage holes to prevent it from filling with rain water. Easy to hang using the mounting holeor handle, this unique yet practical nester is a great gift for any bird lover. Features If rain water were to enter the teapot it has all the odd-cons a wooden nesting box has, so its made with drainage holes. When setting up a Robin bird box, placement of said wooden nesting box for Robins plays an important rule, and will finally decide if a Robin will nest or not. The half oval, open entrance is what will initially attract robins to this nesting box. Once they discover it they will be treated with cosiness and warmth. There are even a couple of ventilation holes in the base to increase airflow and prevent the build-up of condensation. This is particularly useful if you choose to pop a viewing camera inside. The robin is justifiably one of our favourite birds. The way they follow us around the garden waiting for us to turn over worms, seeds and insects, makes it the gardener’s companion. They can become so brave that they will eat from your hand. We love their song too, robins sing all year round but particularly loudly when they are holding territories.

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I imagine the ceramic material with remain cool in the hot sun while providing enough shelter from the wind and rain.

Don't be afraid of the assorted Robins nester in all shapes and sizes; all are highly practical for the use of Robins coming to nest in your garden. Simon King: Robin Nester Probably the most natural man-made, yet best Robin bird nest ever to be made available to buy, only this Simon King box by Wildlife World is designed specifically to attract Robins.

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Now that we're going for a more novelty type bird box but still for practical use, this teapot nester must be hanged rather than mounted - so wiring will be needed. The frame of the nest is made in twisted plastic coated metal wiring, along with threaded Brushwood tied tightly together to make a safe and secure Robin bird house. When we say north/east, the box can be facing north or east exactly, but facing the box anywhere in between north and east is perfectly acceptable.The lid of the teapot acts as a canopy. Not only does this keep strong sunlight, wind, and rain off the birds, but it also protects against any predators gaining access. It is usually the female robin that builds or lines the nest. Their favourite materials are moss and hair for their softness and warm, insulating properties. Replicating the way robins build their nests in the wild is the best way to attract them to your nesting box. Siting a nesting box is quite easy, as long as you follow the above guide and have a suitable spot in your garden. The big question is – just how do you attract a robins to the nest?

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Robin nest boxes are usually made this way without extras, so simply fix screw to a wall or deep in cover on a fence, as to hook this box on using a pre-drilled hole with eye fixing. And I bring the Robin bird nest box selection to and end with this unique, diamond shaped Robin box - with the usual open front.Craft a special location in your garden for a Robin to nest in a bird box, placement of said box is vital, but keeping the birds safe is your priority. Below are a couple of well reviewed nesting boxes for robins. They are well made and look nice and natural. I like Gardman as a brand and have a couple of their feeders. The teapot style nest is quirky and may be a hit but I think the open fronted wooden box is the way to go. Multi-use wooden nesting box that begins much like a traditional bird box with a rounded entrance hole of 32mm - so can attract Tree Sparrows, Tits or Nuthatches.

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Natural bird boxes are not completely unheard of, as such the Robin Brushwood bird box as featured above. The fact the nest has been in existence for a time may make it more likely to have been discovered and is no longer considered safe by the robin. Made from frost resistant ceramic, painted with a green glaze, this open fronted nester is a charming addition to any garden. The nester is easy to hang with garden wire through the mounting handle and has drainage holes in the base to keep the nest dry. Can also be fixed using the included screws and rubber washer.

This purpose built teapot nester from wildlife world is a cosy place for your robin to build a nest and rear young.