Swifts are remarkable birds that spend almost their entire lives in flight. In fact, they can remain airborne for months at a time without landing.
They only land to breed and before they can breed, Swifts must find a suitable nesting site - a challenge today, as their natural nesting places are rapidly disappearing.
They are colony breeders. It's therefore advisable to hang four or more swift houses near to each other.
This nesting box provides the perfect solution, offering Swifts a safe, ideal place to raise their young. Once a Swift establishes a nest here, the same pair will return year after year.
The box features a durable zinc roof and a convenient side door for easy inspection and cleaning. Can be put up at anytime as it will be used by overwintering insects, but should certainly be in position before Swifts return in May.
AS LIKE OTHER REVIEWERS THE BOX DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS THAT ARE EXPECTED OF A GOOD QUALITY NEST BOX FLOOR NOT BIG ENOUGH STAPLED TOGETHER WITH POOR QUALITY WOOD JUST STRIPS OF WOOD GLUED TOGETHER MOUNTING POINT FOR SCREWS WILL NOT LAST A ENGLISH WINTER OR HARSH WEATHER DOOR WARPED ALLREADY AND ILL FITTING NOT WHAT I EXPEXTED
Hello Mark, thank you for sharing your feedback on our Swift Box. We apologise that you were not satisfied with the quality of the box. We have taken note of your concerns and will pass this on to our supplier. If you need any assistance with your current box, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team. Thank you for your support.
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David Lemmey (Chelmsford, GB)
Swift box
Reasonable price for the quality.
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product. We are happy to hear that you found the price to be reasonable for the quality. We strive to provide our customers with high-quality products at affordable prices. We appreciate your support.
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David Williams
European Swift box
I took the opportunity to buy one of these at a reduced price.
It arrived the next day.
The design is a bit different and I noted it was made in Europe and a bit different in design to the ones we use in the Uk.
Personally I don’t believe the floor space is wide enough and the entrance hole is too high from the floor but I suppose this design has been tested with results?
The overall length of the box but the build quality questionable as it’s laminated pieces of soft wood pine and held together with staples of which I have a couple not fitted properly.
I will endeavour to fix the build quality issues and put it up near to my successful boxes and see what happens.
Below is a internal of one successful box I built and has had Swift next 3 years now.
So overall I am disappointed more for such a reputable company such as Haiths.
Who incidentally could have given a supply contract to very successful nest box supplier John Stimpson.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Buy%20a%20swift%20box.pdf
Hello David, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our 'Swift Box'. We appreciate your feedback and apologie for any disappointment caused. We take pride in offering high quality products and we are sorry to hear about the issues you have encountered with the build quality of your box. We will make sure to address this with our production team to ensure better quality control in the future.
Thank you again for your support and we hope your swift box will still provide a successful nesting place for the swifts.
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Graham Chilton (Guildford, GB)
Disappointed
The box was purchased as a gift for a house that is surrounded by swifts every year.
It was given in the original packaging, so I did not see it until it was opened.
Whilst I doubt the swifts will care, the construction of the box was poor.
The box has gone to France, regrettably it did not occur to me to take photographs on the day.
I would not buy another.
Hello Graham, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product, Swift Box. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your purchase. We strive to provide high-quality products and we apologise if the construction of the box did not meet your expectations. We will take your feedback into consideration and thankyou for your feedback.
