How to Make a Robin Nesting Box / Bird Box (Open Fronted)

In this video I show how to make your own Nesting Box / Bird Box / Bird House for a Robin. These Nesting Boxes can attract various small birds which prefer an open-fronted type box including Robins, Pied Wagtails, and Flycatchers. These boxes are simple to make with basic tools.

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[hardlines]

I have lots of robins and wagtails on my land but never have success with these types of boxes, I’ve seen a woodpecker take the chicks, magpies, even had a Jay raid the nest box, moved box inside my man cave (shed) and left window open, that worked. As for the boxes outside I changed the opening, lot smaller, and I make sure they are well hidden. I found robins are safer near people where other predator bird are more weary. (Tip.) If you want to tame them, Have a patch of garden that you can keep digging over for Robins to feed. They will start to appear as soon as you start digging.

[johntaylor]

Our daughter just messaged to talk of a Robin in front garden. So I'll be in work shop tonight. I have loads of ceder from nighbours front he removed. Perfect for a box....going to her tomorrow so nice surprise.
Thanks perfect

[archbeast]

Good. Only improvement I’d suggest is drilling the drain holes and sanding the inside face before assembly to protect the occupants.

[helenleary]

They look alot better and are more eco if they are not painted ... disguise the new wood by rubbing in a handful of damp earth .. job done.. the robins love it, and the cats cant see it!!

[tee]

Wrens also prefer this type of open fronted nest box. It's best to put the boxes facing North or East to prevent eggs or chicks from being baked alive.

[MrWoodykeys]

Nice job Phill. I shall give one of those a go, thanks.

[harleeb]

Im going to make one
Thanks for the inspiration

[ginabaker]

Your Robin's look very different than the Robin's we have here. I'm in Central IL, USA

[abbyanderson]

I'm impressed, I'm going to give it a try

[crossgrainwoodproductsltd]

Very nice looking box. I usually leave them natural and the outside rough if it is for a bird that can cling to it. But the grey and stain looks very nice. You are one of the few diverse who put drainage holes in the boxes they build. Ventilation also is important but not in this case. I found a bag of tiny round 1" galvanized louvered vents at a tag sale once for a $1.00. I use them in some types of the birdhouses I've built. I can't imagine what they would be used for. Soffit vents that I have seen are all at least 2" and above. Plus they look cute on the upper side of a bird house

[Eoghanbass]

I found a great place for the nestbox was actually behind the shed. At 8.37 in your vid I see the garden. I would also try a box attached to either the green fence or the shed facing the fence. I have a similar gap from my shed to wall and it fits snuggly. They have nested in it a few times

[canadianloon]

You earned another subscriber.
Very nicely explained

[christurner]

That’s a great little bird house, all the birds around your house must love you lol . Down the road can you build a drill hanging station the ones with the slots for your drills and a spot to put the battery packs to charge, that would be a great project

[blackandwhitezest]

Great build. I made three from old loft boards. Not the best material! Currently on with 2 swift boxes. You should give one of those a go.

[blueXRPdynamite.]

Nice job! Think I will make one, since Worzel Gummidge can't provide a home no more.🙂

[leonardbutler]

Better against a house or under an eave of a house to keep predators from climbing to get the young. I found that Robin's prefer the safety of a house for their nest box. All in all, great job on the bird house

[tonyf]

Nice job, I enjoyed watching your video 👍

[alandobb]

As I understand Phil, Robins prefer to nest near to the grond.
Good video though & well explained,
Its a thumbs up & subscribe, thanks.

[briancarno]

Its a crazy choice for a nest...you would think squirrels and crows would get into it....

[SurleyBlaine]

Quick tip, cut 1 board to length of both sides (8" height side, 16" board) then cut in half with the angle. One cut, less waste, less time.