| Artificial Barn Swallow Nests |
Last updated 1/14/2012
Individual nests may be used to coax a nest building pair to move to a more suitable location. Barn swallows frequently build nests over door frames and on top of porch lights. An artificial nest placed elsewhere on the porch when the swallow mud is removed will likely be readily accepted.
Multiple nests may be used to entice swallows to use your porch, shed, or other building for the first time. If barn swallows are observed in your yard, and, especially if they have ever shown interest in nesting there, offering several appropriately placed artificial nests will greatly improve your chances of attracting them.
nest cup in use July 2008. The lack of a mud dam is unusual.
checking nests with a mirror and flashlight
1 nest cup....$10 plus $14 shipping....................$24
Location and mounting instructions are included with each nest. The nests can be attached to a vertical surface with two screws. The wood nests have keyhole slots for easy removal and replacement without removing screws.
Or mail your check and shipping address to:
Richard Van Vleck
richard@americanartifacts.com
nest box cams - various species
Build a shelter for barn swallows
Testing artificial nests for barn swallows
