Adopt A Bird Box
Would you like to help feed the birds during the colder months?
Would you like to help us provide nest boxes for the birds to use?
In the reserve, we have put up many different bird boxes, to provide safe places for the birds to nest in.
We run a scheme called “Adopt A Bird Box”, which allows you the opportunity to adopt a bird box for the year. The cost is £20.
By adopting one of the boxes:
> You will adopt the box from 1st January 2024 until the 28th February 2025.
> Your support will greatly contribute to allow us to provide and maintain suitable nesting boxes.
> Provide much needed food for the Bird Feeding Stations during the winter months to help the birds survive.
> You will receive an information pack with details about the bird box you have adopted, including a map of its location, information on what species has used the box & a certificate.
We cannot guarantee that your adopted box will be used during the nesting season as the birds decided where they want to nest.
If you would like to adopt a box please click here to request the “Adopt” form.
Once complete, please return it to the address provided on the form.
Thank you to everyone who has already adopted one.
The following boxes are currently available to adopt:
If a certain bird box number is not listed below, then sorry it has already been adopted for the year.
Netley Meadow & Top Valley Floor
Box Number 26
This bird box is located on a tree that backs onto the stream, up towards the Crem Steps. It has been used by Blue Tits
MacGrory’s Meadow
Box Number 30
This bird box is located on a tree that is off the main footpath around the meadow. It has been used by Great Tits
Box Number 31
This bird box is located on a Oak tree that is just inside the entrance from New Cut Road footpath. It has been used by Blue Tits & Great Tits
The Top Path (From Parklands along to The Lime Tree Avenue)
Box Number 33
This bird box is located on a tree that can be seen just before the top path bends around a corner (fallen old Beech tree on bend). It has been used by Blue Tits
Box Number 34
This bird box is located on a Oak tree, which can be seen from the main top path. It has been used by Blue Tits and Nuthatches
Box Number 35
This bird box is located on a Oak tree. This box is hidden from view of the main path. It has been used by Great Tits
The Lime Tree Avenue
Box Number 36
This bird box is located on a Lime Tree, just as you go over the ramp into the avenue. It has been used by Blue Tits and Great Tits
Box Number 37
This bird box is located on a tree at the end of the avenue and just before you go onto the Terrace area. It has been used by Great Tits
The Kitchen Garden & Terrace Area
Box Number 38
This bird box is located on our main store in Lodge Road. It can be viewed from The Lodge Bird Feeding Station. It has been used by Blue Tits
Box Number 40
This bird box is located on a Ash tree in the “Secret Garden” area. It has been used by Great Tits & Nuthatches
Box Number 41
This bird box is located on a Oak Tree, which is viewable when you follow the main path around the Kitchen Garden. It has been used by Great Tits
Box Number 42
This bird box is located on a tree that backs on the field. It is not easily seen from the main footpath. It has been used by Great Tits
Box Number 43
This bird box is located based the Bat Cave\Barrel Bridge. It is not easy to see. It has been used by Great Tits
The Marsh Area & School Footpath
Box Number 45
This bird box is located on a Oak Tree as you head down along the footpath to the entrances\exits onto the school footpath. It has been used by Blue Tits
Box Number 46
This bird box is located on a Oak Tree as you come into the reserve (via the first entrance) on the school footpath. It has been used by Blue Tits.
The Lake Upper & Lower Paths
Box Number 52
This bird box is located on a Beech tree that backs onto a garden. It has been used by Blue Tits and Great Tits
Box Number 53
This bird box is located on a tree, as you go around the top path from the lake and up towards the Terrace area. The box is viewable from the path. It has not currently been used (only put up in 2022)
The Silt Trap, Surrounding Area & The Valley Floor
Box Number 54
This bird box is located on a tree, that is on the edge of the lake. It has been used by Blue Tits and Great Tits
Box Number 55
This bird box is located on a Silver Birch tree, just before you go past where the main stream goes under the path along the Valley Floor. It has been used by Great Tits