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Which birds use nestboxes?
Birds have their own distinct preferences when it comes to choosing a nestbox. Here are some of Britain's best known species, and the type of box they prefer.
Blue Tit
Coal Tit
Great Tit
House Sparrow
Marsh Tit
Nuthatch
Pied Flycatcher
Redstart
Tree Sparrow
Pied Wagtail
A Starling takes advantage of a
natural hollow in a tree trunk.
Don't forget nestboxes for other wildlife, including hedgehogs, dormice and bats.
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