Swift boxes should be installed under roof eaves 5 m above the ground
Swifts are colonial nesters that like to nest close to each other. For this reason the NPI requires that 3 Swift boxes are located together on the same building.
No, Swift boxes have be on the outside of buildings.
Swift boxes need to be 40 cm apart.
For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments.
NPI Swift Nest Boxes
Boxes provide nest sites for Swifts
Why?
For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments.
Placement is important, Swift boxes go outside buildings, don’t allow access for predators.
The CP Project team will advise on use of lures for Swifts.
Good Locations:
Poor Locations: