Help City Birds with a Nest Box

Created By RISC | 2 years ago

Last modified date : 2 years ago

Human quality of life can improve as cities grow. But other living beings can suffer in a densely populated city like Bangkok.​

The city’s green areas provide only 7.3 sqm of park and garden for each of its residents. WHO recommends 9-15 sqm. These green areas also have too few large trees to provide holes for nesting birds.​

A nest box can help urban birds find homes.​ The boxes can replace hollows in trees caused by fallen branches, diseases, or burrowing creatures. Many animals, including birds, squirrels, and bees, live in these holes.​

​The species of bird must be considered when installing a bird nest box. Parrots, owls, and barn owls can all use boxes, which come in two sizes:​
- A medium-sized home with a 3-inch-diameter entrance for parrots and owls. ​
- A large home with a 5-inch-diameter entrance for bigger birds.​

Install the box at least 3 meters from the ground on a tree, pillar, or wall. The entrance should face north or a direction without direct sunlight. The box should be at least 20-30 meters from any human activity to avoid disturbing nesting and egg laying.​

If you’re interested in installing a bird nest box, please contact the Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC). We believe that we can all look after the city's ecosystems so we can all live in harmony with all life.​

Story by: Kotchakorn Rattanama, Biodiversity Researcher, RISC​