Peak Boxes Swift Single Box - Bottom Opening

The internal structure mimics the dark spaces preferred by swifts for nesting, and the nesting cup filled with sterile feathers aids in nest building.

This box is bat-back compatible.

Hanging Instructions:

Detailed instructions will come with your box.

Screw the mounting plate in the appropriate position (look at the plate and follow the arrow). This will be a horizontal orientation. Mount at least 2cm below the top of where the box will be. Use screws suitable for the material of the wall.
You can then hook the box onto the mounting plate.
When the box is ‘hung’ on the mounting plate, look in the interior of the box.
Screw the box to the mounting plate with the screws provided. The box should now be secure.

Placement Advice:

Swifts prefer their nesting sites as high up as possible. Preferably 5m+, however they have been known to nest as low as 1.5m.

Make sure that the swifts have a good, clear approach both below and in front of nesting sites, avoiding obstacles like tree branches and telephone wires.

Ideally the boxes should be placed on North, East or West walls. The boxes should be positioned out of direct, prolonged sun.
Our boxes can be placed on South facing walls if necessary as the material is 18mm thick and there are ventilation holes on the rear of the box to prevent overheating.

What are the boxes made of?

Our boxes are made from 18mm ply. Our ply is sourced from responsible plantations within Europe that plant 3 trees for each 1 that is harvested.

The ply has excellent water resistance, the surface is breathable and water vapour can move freely. This is one of the reasons why our ply will not delaminate, unlike others available. You do not need to treat the ply prior to mounting the box.

The paint used on roofs of boxes (if applicable) is a water based, heat reflective, roofing paint.

All screws used are stainless steel. We design the boxes to minimise our reliance on screws.

Weight: 3.4kgs
Dimensions: 41 x 29 x 21 cm

Peak Boxes Swift Single Box - Bottom Opening