Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children

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Build Your Own Nest Box Kit from Bird Watch Ireland.

Introduce children to the joys of spring with this Build Your Own Nest Box Kit from Bird Watch Ireland.

There has been a decline in once-common garden birds in recent years and it’s thought to be caused by a shortage of natural nesting sites. Nest boxes like this one provide a solution to that problem, and when building and installing one in your garden, it is sure to encourage kids to take an interest in the natural world around them.