Johnston & Jeff Nest Boxes are designed and made and finished by hand by the company in its own woodshop in Yorkshire. They are all are made to protect the nesting bird as much as possible - from the elements and from predators.

They are CAD designed and precision engineered – using the best high-tech measuring and cutting equipment possible.

The wood is 12mm Birch ply – normally only used for furniture. This is a strong, smooth, long-lasting,

warm and comfortable material from an abundant, fast-growing and sustainable source.

Colours are Forest Green, Teak, and Natural/Oil, all achieved by applying water-based and non-toxic wood stains, and all individual pieces of each box which are not stained, are dipped, by hand, in wood oil, and then left to dry. Selected types have slate roofs – the slate is applied over a wood base for extra insulation.

The range:

Appleby Nest Box

The classic 32mm nest box – suits many different wild bird species

Bickleigh Nest Box

Pitched roof design, with a choice of 3 entry hole sizes – 25mm, 28mm, 32mm – or open fronted

Lydford Nest Box

The classic nest box - with a choice of 3 entry hole sizes - 25mm, 28mm or 32mm – or open fronted

Kendal Nest Box

Pitched roof design, open fronted, for Robins, Wrens, Pied Wagtails and Spotted Flycatchers

Middleton Nest Box

Natural design for Swifts with a 70mm x 30mm entry hole

Oakham Nest Box

Terrace of three 32mm classic nest boxes - for a congregation of Sparrows

Special offer stand deals available, displaying the whole range