The Barn
Swallow Ledge has a 2" by 6" ledge, approximately a 6" ceiling, an open
front and partially open sides.
Mount platform on the side of a garage or shed over looking open spaces from seven to
twelve feet high. Carefully select a location that provides a balance of protection
from predators and elements, access and visibility.
Do not mount in a tree. Make
sure objects that cats and squirrels can climb do not provide access to the nest.
The idea is to simulate a cliff edge. They like to survey a wide berth from their
roost.
Barn
Swallows like open sheds and outside eaves. Cliff
Swallows don't nest near people as ofen as Barn Swallows although they sometimes nest
under eaves.
This item may be useful in only a few
situations such as where no shelter exists. The mud pellet nests of Barn and Cliff
Swallows easily adhere to vertical surfaces just beneath existing ceilings and eaves
without any aid. If you don't have an open barn or outside eave, this roof and ledge
might attract a swallow.
See discussion on platform nesters. |
