Robin's Nesting Shelf

Robins often nest on ledges and downspouts on people’s houses. Robins, like many nesting birds, are highly territorial and having humans constantly around the nest site is upsetting. They prefer an open shelf, much like a tree branch supports a nest. Tucked up under house eaves or a porch roof, they have a secure location protected from rain, but accessible to their food sources.

Each baby in the nest needs feeding up to 40 times a day. For a clutch of four that means the parents are back and forth perhaps 120 times a day bringing food like grubs and worms.

It’s not easy being a robin. Aside from all of us counting on the robin to let us know that Spring is here, predators can present a serious threat. The peril of blue jays, snakes, crows, ravens, and squirrels are a serious hazard to a robin.

SPECS - Made one at a time and truly handcrafted by us in our small shop in Everett, WA

• 3/4” thick walls constructed with untreated wood for insulation

• Accessible for easy cleaning

• Extended and sloped roof to keep rain out

• No perches

• Handcrafted specifically with certain birds in mind

These should be placed on a tree or pole 6-15 feet above ground. A house wall under an overhang can be an ideal location too. Fairly open areas with protective shading are preferred.

Our current nesting shelves are grey. If you have a particular color or finish that you prefer, please send us a note and we will gladly create a custom shelf for both you and your robins!