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Blackbird Nester – Open Nest Platform for Garden Birds
Encourage one of Britain’s most beloved songbirds to breed in your garden with the Simon King Blackbird Nester, an expertly designed open nest platform created to support successful nesting and long-term use.
Developed from years of field observations by naturalist Simon King, this nester is tailored to the natural behaviour of blackbirds. Blackbirds are fiercely territorial and mate for life, making the choice of nesting site essential to breeding success. This carefully proportioned nest platform provides the ideal foundation for a nesting pair, helping them feel secure and settled year after year when correctly positioned.
While perfectly sized for blackbirds, this wild bird nester is also suitable for other open-nesting garden birds such as robins, wagtails and spotted flycatchers, making it a versatile addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
The nester can be mounted on any vertical surface, including shed walls, fences, posts or trees. Most birds prefer secluded, well-hidden locations when raising their young. Ideal positions include:
- High at the back of an open log store
- Inside a quiet porch or outbuilding
- Against an ivy-clad wall or dense vegetation
Blackbirds typically nest 1.5–3 metres above ground, while robins favour well-concealed sites lower down, and spotted flycatchers often choose higher, sheltered positions under eaves or in mature trees.
Designed and developed in the UK, this nesting platform is a simple yet effective way to support garden bird conservation while enjoying the sight and sound of nesting birds close to home.