Sand Martin Nest Box 90076
Description
Sand martins are not typically known as nest box dwellers. However, these nest boxes can provide this species with an artificial nesting opportunity. Nest boxes can be placed in a homemade art wall or in the specially made Sand Martin Wall 90145.
Nest boxes are ideally used in the immediate vicinity of water or at large (construction) sites where excavation work is taking place, as swallows often try to nest in the large piles of sand. Installing an artificial wall in these situations offers sand martins a safe place to nest without disturbance.Siting
The nest box is ideal for use in artificial banks or cliffs, with walk-in access for cleaning the nest boxes or monitoring the breeding success of the birds for scientific research. Nest boxes are supported on internal battens with only the front of the box visible externally, creating the impression of a natural site. The Sand Martin bank is sited right on the shore and in the tests conducted by our specialists over 80% were used immediately, with many boxes being used for second broods. An artificial Sand Martin bank is also ideal for use in sand quarries where it can provide a safe refuge for the birds away from the working face and be used to show visitors the quarry’s commitment to nature conservation.
Installation depends on the chosen application.
- When used in our wall 90145, place the nest boxes with the entrance opening on the designated platforms against the front wall.
- When doing this, ensure that the entrance opening is horizontal and positioned off-centre at the bottom. The tunnel should then slope slightly upward into the nest area.
Maintenance
The nest box can be cleaned once a year at the end of the season, starting in October. Remove the old nest by opening the door at the back of the box.
Specifications
- Item number: 900760120
- Weight (kg): 7,8
- Outer dimensions (w x h x d) (cm): 14.5 x 14.5 x 57
- Inner dimensions (w x h x d) (cm): 12 x 12 x 12
- Material: Plywood (FSC®), Wood concrete/Woodstone®
- Colour: Gray/Green
- Entrance opening: 55mm
- Species: Sand martin
"The material that we used before (ecoplate) was no longer available. We now use a high quality WBP plywood. When used in our sand martin wall it will not effect the longevity."
About Vivara Pro
We are experts in nature-inclusive construction — but what does it mean?
Nature-inclusive building integrates biodiversity into construction. It improves the living environment for people and wildlife; enabling a future where people and nature can live together in harmony.
In essence, this is done by adding measures such as nestboxes, green roofs or built-in bricks into urban environments, allowing wildlife to thrive. This is where we excel.
The advantages of nature-inclusive construction
According to various studies from prestigious institutes such as Stanford University and Wageningen University & Research, balancing nature with urban development allows for a myriad of positive effects to take place, such as:
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Increased biodiversity in the area
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Improved air quality in the area
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Reduced levels of stress, anxiety, and depression for residents
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A direct connection with nature
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Improved overall wellbeing
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Reduced urban heat island (UHI) effects
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And much more
The advantages of woodstone
Most of our products are made from woodstone: a proprietary material that mixes (FSC®-)wood fibres with concrete, colloquealy known as cement-bonded wood fibre or wood concrete.
Woodstone has natural insulating properties and the material is also breathable. This can lead to better breeding outcomes for the species inhabiting the box or brick. It also has many other advantages, such as:
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Durable and sustainable
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Woodstone is much lighter than cement or regular concrete
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Woodstone can absorb water and has natural insulating properties
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Being much stronger than wood, it also does not rot
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Highly fire-resistant
What is FSC®-certified wood?
Vivara Pro exclusively works with FSC®-certified wood. FSC® stands for Forest Stewardship Council, an international, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide.
FSC®-certified wood is felled from forests that are managed with respect for people, wildlife, and the environment. The certification guarantees that the wood is felled sustainably, with strict standards that protect biodiversity, ensure fair working conditions, and maintain the long-term health of forest ecosystems.
Every step of the supply chain is checked and verified. This process is called chain of custody certification, ensuring that FSC®-labelled products truly originate from responsibly managed sources.
In summary, by using FSC®-certified wood we ensure that ecosystems can thrive and regrow. It also guarantees fair wages and working conditions. These are values that have, and always will have our unequivocal support.
All made in Europe
At Vivara Pro, all our products are designed and produced in-house, right here in Europe. This hands-on approach allows us to guarantee the highest level of quality, craftsmanship, and reliability.
By keeping every step of development close to home, we ensure:
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Consistent quality control, every product meets our strict standards
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Shorter supply chains that result in faster deliveries across the UK and reduced environmental impact
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Fair wages and working conditions
Vivara Pro has a wide product portfolio: including (nest) boxes for various species of birds, bats and mammals; built-in bricks — in UK dimensions — for insects, bats and birds; and much more.
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