Nest Boxes for wildlife

Create a wild community in your backyard

As we expand our towns, cities and farms we are making many changes to the landscape, and not all birds can adapt to this impact. Installing an artificial nest box can create a home for backyard birds and other native wildlife.

Create a wild community in your backyard

The problem

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Scroll across and tap the icon below each image to find out about the challanges our native birds face.

Need for a nest

Over 300 native animals across Australia rely on tree hollows for shelter or to nest.

Vanishing Hollows

Large hollows like those used by cockatoos and possums can take several hundred years to form. Some species only nest in hollows of dead trees.

Habitat loss

Eastern Australia has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world, leading to fewer hollow-bearing trees.

Shelter scarcity

Fewer hollows means fewer places for animals to shelter and breed, causing a decline in native animals.

The facts

300

Australian species depend on tree hollows

100 years or more

can be needed for trees to naturally form hollows

15%

of Australia’s bird species nest in hollows

42%

of Australia’s mammals shelter in tree hollows

300

Australian species depend on tree hollows

100 years or more

can be needed for trees to naturally form hollows

15%

of Australia’s bird species nest in hollows

42%

of Australia’s mammals shelter in tree hollows

The solution

An artificial nest box can provide habitat for animals when natural tree hollows are not available. Installing a nest box in a tree in your backyard creates a safe place for wildlife to shelter and breeding, helping them live alongside people.

Buy online

You can purchase a nest box at the top retail store during your next visit to Taronga Zoo, or order online from La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary. These nest boxes are made from sustainable material and do not hinder the growth of the tree they are attached to.

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What you can do

Order online

La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of nest boxes that you can purchase online. These nest boxes are made from sustainable material and do not hinder the growth of the tree they are attached to.

Choose local

Check your local council or Landcare group’s website or get in touch for more information about local threatened species, helping you choose the right nest box for your area. Installing a variety of nest boxes can also help animals find the right fit for them.

Grow native plants

Animals are more likely to use nest boxes that are close to food sources. Planting native flowers, grasses and trees can turn your backyard into a sanctuary for biodiversity.

Don’t have a backyard?

You can still support backyard birds even if you live in an apartment or home without a garden. Speak to local schools or businesses with access to green space, or join a local Landcare group to rewild your local area!

Did you know?

It is not just birds that use tree hollows to nest or shelter in the wild. Other animals include possums, gliders, microbats, lizards, snakes and tree frogs.