This 162 page book contains step-by-step instructions for constructing nest box designs for a broad range of species, from tits and sparrows to owls, Kestrel, Swift and House Martin.

When a house martin journeys on migration from Africa to the UK over many days, what activities might a house martin need to do along its journey to keep healthy?

Value • Aerial feeders over farmland, like the House martin indicate a good supply of flying insects are available. • They feed on flying aphids, a natural pest control. • The area around farm buildings can …

When you have finished making the nest box, simply fix it to an exterior wall of your house beneath the eaves, where it will hopefully be colonised by a house martin family in spring.

COMMON HOUSE MARTIN (Delichon urbicum) IDENTIFICATION ts; white rum House Martin. Pattern of head, rump and legs.

House martin (Delichon urbicum) Information: Lydia Reese All about the house martin • Prefers open country with low vegetation, such as pasture, meadows and farmland near water. • They spend the …

The House Martin is present throughout the eastern and southernmost parts of southern Africa during the summer, but is found far less frequently in the drier western regions, especially in the northern …