National Nest Box Week 14-21 February 2023

As spring approaches, it’s time to get crackin’ on your plans for the 2023 National Nest Box Week 14-21 February. During this week, you can join the nationwide initiative to help protect and conserve our native birds. Keep reading to learn how you can get involved and make a difference during National Nest Box Week.

Ready to Hatch a Plan for Nest Box Week?

National Nest Box Week is a UK-wide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of providing birds with safe and secure nesting sites. During this week, people from all walks of life are encouraged to build and install nest boxes in their gardens, local parks and nature reserves. Whether you’re a keen birdwatcher or a complete beginner, there are plenty of ways to get involved in National Nest Box Week.

Although nest boxes can be bought in garden centres or online, why not have a go at making your own? It’s a great way to get children involved and making your own nest box is surprisingly simple. All you need is a wooden box, screws and nails, plus a few tools. You can then paint and decorate your nest box to make it look special.

But before you start building, it’s important to understand which birds you’ll be providing a home for. Find out what species are native to your area, then read up on the type of nest boxes that are best suited to them.

Celebrate the 2023 National Nest Box Week 14-21 February!

Finally, it’s time to celebrate! National Nest Box Week is an opportunity to get together with your family and friends and share your love of nature. Why not organise a bird-watching event in your local park or take a trip to a nature reserve? You can also get involved online by sharing your stories, photos and videos of your nest box-building journey.

So if you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate the start of 2023, why not join the National Nest Box Week initiative? Not only will you be helping to protect our native birds, but you’ll also be creating a beautiful and meaningful project that you can enjoy with your family and friends.