Nesting Log

Sisal Nesting Logs are made from an Agava sisalana, a native plant to Central America. The sisal plant has become a nuisance in South Africa, spreading across the land. After the sisal plant has flowered and set seed, it dies, and leaves behind the stalks – these become the perfect shelters for nesting birds.

• Attract Primary cavity nesters who excavate their own cavity like Barbets and Cardinal Woodpeckers while secondary cavity nesters use abandoned pre-excavated or natural cavities.
• Abandoned, pre-excavated natural cavities of Nesting logs will attract some common secondary cavity nesting species like Cape Glossy Starling, Grey Hornbills, Sparrows and Green Hoopoes.
• Suitable for outdoor use.
• No assembly required.
• Installation not included.
• Nesting logs have a lifespan of around 1 to 2 years.
• We do custom orders on request.
• Contact us directly for bulk orders.
• Dimensions: 60 x 20 x 20 cm.
• Weight: 2 kg each.

Where and how do I mount my nesting log?

Choose a quiet, shady area away from predators (cats and dogs) and close to fresh food and water.

Mount the log securely onto the underside of a sloping branch/trunk using wire or rope.

Try to mount it on a branch/trunk that has a similar thickness to the nesting log.

The hole must be at the top of the nesting log when mounted.

The nesting log should be mounted between 2m-4m from the ground and should always face away from the sun.

Try placing the nesting logs opening in an area/direction that is shielded from the rain.