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John makes a version of the successful Model 30 with an integrated nest former inside. Made from marine ply and treated with a wildlife-friendly preservative it measures 400mm wide by 200mm high and 250mm deep.
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John Stimpson makes proven (see photo on the left with a Swift chick visible in the box) plywood nestboxes for use under eaves and on walls. He supplies two models: one for under eaves (illustrated left in use) and one with an angled waterproof insulated heat-resistant white upvc roof for use on open walls, supplied fully assembled.
This is a low-cost, waterproof, long-lasting, low weight and aesthetically acceptable Swift nest-box. Read more. Zeist nest box. This box is based upon a Dutch design. Over 5000 7000 8000 10000 of these boxes have been supplied by John Stimpson.
The external boxes are a Zeist and a Model 30 from John Stimpson. In 2021, both of these S Bricks were occupied, 1 pair bred successfully. A production run of 12 S Bricks with brick slips made from the customer's own bricks.
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Swifts are speedy little birds that travel to the UK every summer, all the way from Africa! “They’re constantly in the air,” John tells us excitedly. “They don’t land, except to nest – and during the first three years of their lives, before they’re old enough to breed, they never stop flying. They can even sleep on the wing!“ In days gone by, swift...
When John retired 13 years ago, he went to a talk by a swift conservation charity. After hearing that the birds were struggling to nest, John decided he’d do something to make a difference. So, he started hand-making swift nest boxes in his garage! “I’ve made about 27,500 boxes now”, John tells us proudly. “They go all over the British Isles, and t...
Swifts have pretty specific nesting requirements, thanks to their love of life on the wing. “A swift nest box is a very simple affair, it’s just feathers and down, which they take straight out of the air!” John says. “They’re very clean birds, and keep their nests tidy – so people don’t need to worry about their droppings falling on floors or cars....
These awesome birds tend to arrive at the beginning of May every year, but you need to keep your ears open, as well as your eyes, if you want to spot one… “To spot a swift, you need to do a lot of walking around with your head in the air, looking up at the sky!” John laughs. “It can be in the countryside or in the towns – sometimes you’re most like...
Jun 12, 2021 · John Stimpson said he sells the boxes nationwide through the swift conservation website. The former salesman explained swifts were "very loyal to their nest sites so the more boxes...
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The Society can provide, as a package, the ‘Zeist’-type design Swift nest boxes, concave nest ‘cups’ and ‘Swift Calls’ sound system. Or the Swift nest box and nest ‘cup’ can be ordered direct from John Stimpson by e-mail – j.stimpson1@btopenworld.com or telephone 01353 740451. The ‘Swift Calls’ sound system can also be ...
