Recommended nest box entrance direction

[magnuspullus]

Can you kindly advise me of the preferred direction in which to site my bird boxes?

I have nine nest boxes in my garden with only one being used - facing the remaining boxes in that same direction would perhaps be an obvious option but what direction is generally recommended ?

Best wishes

[Lisa]

Hello

If you only have an exposed site to offer, face the box somewhere between north through east to southeast, avoiding prevailing winds and strong sunlight. If siting in woodland, the dry side of the tree trunk offers the most protection. By their nature open nest boxes require more cover; siting them near to climbing plants where they can be partially obscured is ideal. Siting your nest box near vegetation also aids young birds taking their first flights as it gives them both physical support and good cover.

Hope this helps.

Regards

[magnuspullus]

You have been most helpful and I am very grateful for your advice.

Kind Regards

Magnus P