A good bird house earns its place twice over, once as garden decoration and once each spring when smaller garden birds move in. Our seagrass bird boxes suit species like blue tits, wrens and robins that favour snug natural cavities, with woven walls that breathe well and keep nesting spaces dry and ventilated. Placement makes the difference between a decorative piece and an occupied one, so hang your bird house between 1.5 and 3 metres high, facing between north and east to avoid the worst rain and strong afternoon sun, away from feeders and busy paths, and with a clear flight line to the entrance. Autumn and winter hanging gives birds time to find and inspect the box before spring nesting begins. The carved tree trunk faces in this collection, our wise owl and famously grumpy old man, bring character to a garden and always draw comment, working beautifully on a mature tree trunk or fence post. Being natural handmade pieces, a sheltered spot extends their life considerably. Clean occupied boxes gently each autumn once nesting has completely finished.