Before you even set up the birdbox. Please look at the type of birdbox you've got as that will normally pre-determine what sort of birds and wildlife that it'll attract. The two types are:

1. Open fronted nest box - install at roughly 2 metres off the ground and if possible inside a small bit of vegetation for cover and security.
2. Small holed nest box - 4 to 5 metres up. Smaller birds like being off the ground away from predators.

The quick and short answer is normally, no. Most of the time, having nest boxes close to one another only promotes territorial and violent behaviour between species. However, depending on your local wildlife, this rule may not ALWAYS apply.

Species which fly or roost together such as Starlings, Blackbirds and Robins can all share a nest box or have them within close proximity of one another. As they fly in large groups, their approach to nearby Nest Boxes are different. Please remember to buy the appropriate box size for the right species you want to attract. Despite this though, we do encourage to place Nest Boxes at least 1 to 2 metres away from each other if you plan on attracting birds that commonly roost together.

If you plan on having all kinds of birds in your garden, please leave large amounts of space between them. Roughly 6 metres (20 feet) or more is adequate for birds that are different. Short distances between boxes tends to confuse them as to who's box belongs to who.

Our Cameras, depending on which you buy, normally come equipped with a night mode as well. During the day, it shall display all footage in colour, however, by night this will change to black and white footage to help see better in the dark.

Please refer to your packaging and instruction manual to see if your model comes equipped with these settings.

Absolutely yes. When breeding season is over, you should and we advise you clean out the box. Our boxes are designed for easy access so panels can be removed whilst some models have hinged lids.

We recommend cleaning in October or November. You'll need to wear gloves as well as a dust mask to protect yourself. Here are some steps to consider:

1. Remove the old nest and any un-hatched eggs
2. Use boiling water to kill any insects or parasites
3. NEVER use chemical cleaners, insecticides or pest treatments
4. Once the box is clean and dry you can encourage birds to use it as a winter roost!

From our rigorous testing, its safe to say that our cameras are very durable and longer lasting.

All of our cameras come with a harder outer shell which can help prevent it from fall damage however, NOT ALL cameras are waterproof. Please check your instructions and manual once again to see if you have purchased that edition. If you wish to want to have waterproofing but choose not to go for the waterproofed version, we try to encourage buying any extension cables that are. Therefore, it does as little as damage as possible to the electronics in the cables.

Of course, similar to their housing, the type of seeds you choose to put down is crucial in determining which birds is attracted to the nest that you put up. Here is a small list for you to consider:

1. Sparrows prefer mixed seeds
2. Blackbirds enjoy fruit (avoid grapes as these are toxic for dogs)
3. Kitchen scraps such as grated cheese are a treat for Wrens
4. Nyger seed is ideal for Goldfinches
5. Blue Tits love unsalted bacon, cooked or uncooked
6. Woodpeckers will eat a variety of food but particularly enjoy insects, nuts and seeds

There are a huge variety of mixed seed packets that you can buy out there however, we'd recommend that variety bags that contain a mixture of sunflower seeds, peanut granules and plenty of flaked maize because it is suitable for many species. Ideally, the smaller the seeds, the better.