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Wildlife World National Trust Luytens Swing Seat FeederThe National Trust swing seat feeder is perfect for feeding small birds. A It is made from FSC certified timber from well managed sources and features a removable and washable hygienic feed tray suitable for a range of feed types or scraps. reminiscent of lazy sunny days, the feeder makes a charming addition to any wildlife garden. MAINTENANCE Clean and disinfect the feed tray regularly to prevent disease and dry thoroughly before reuse. When left outside the colour of the swing seat will naturally fade to silver grey. To preserve the appearance the swing seat may be treated with an exterior water-based varnish. Price: £13.17 Inc. VAT Similar Items
Did you know ?A rope handle makes your minibeast centre easy to carry so you'll want to take it out and about to collect interesting creatures Site in the sun facing south to south-east The house comes with an instruction sheet explaining how to use the house & feeder There are three different beneficial insect habitats to collect Site out of prevailing winds in a warm location Bug House Kit Butterfly House Kit Illuminated Minibeast Centre Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts The Ladybird tower part of the Wicken Fen range This attractive Mini-Beast house is part of the Wicken Fen range and is an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife in your garden, woodland or wildlife reserve It will attract a variety of insects as well as safe solitary bees, mason bees and leafcutter bees wooded glades or even planters reminiscent of lazy sunny days, the feeder makes a charming addition to any wildlife garden This unique butterfly and moth house is both an overwintering habitat and a feeding station It has both canes and drilled holes to provide homes for more different sorts of bugs such as ladybirds and other beneficial insects and pollinators The bat box should be sited 3 - 5 metres high on a tree post or building facing north, south-east or south-west ideally The entrance is at the back; inspection and cleaning is easy through the front hinged door There are three different beneficial insect habitats to collect Bats are a schedule 1 protected species under the Wildlife & Countryside Act During summer the butterfly house should be fitted with the sponge to encourage butterflies to come and feed MAINTENANCE Clean and disinfect the feed tray regularly to prevent disease and dry thoroughly before reuse The minibeast centre is made of slow-seasoned FSC certified timber so will be be durable and not require any chemical treatments Ladybird food / attractant can be used with the tower if necessary or it can be used to release larvae with food The feeder is most effective in alte summer and autumn when natural food is scarce A It is made from FSC certified timber from well managed sources and features a removable and washable hygienic feed tray suitable for a range of feed types or scraps There are many holes drilled at an upward angle for the insects to reach the insulated and safe inner chamber A natural habitat for ladybirds and beneficial insects The Bug house is supplied in a box with an instruction sheet on how to use your bug house Part of the Wicken Fen range this Natural Log Bird Nester is designed by hollowing out a natural log complete with bark intact and a small entrance hole ideal for the Blue Tit, Great Tit and Sparrow etc The illuminated minibeast centre is not only great for collecting and studying insects, but it features solar light which glows in the dark and can attract moths This is one of the minibugs collection of small functioning wildlife habitats specifically designed for children It is illegal for any member of the public to disturb a roost, handle or kill any bat SITING There is a ground pole provided so the tower is easy to site into lawns, sheltered flower beds Butterfly Food or sugar mix can be used to feed the butterflies from the sponge as well as the feeding cups The central removable cassette offers a hibernation/refuge space When you've enjoyed looking at them just open all the windows and the top and release them back into the wild Bug House Kit Butterfly House Kit Illuminated Minibeast Centre Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts The nest space can be cleaned by removing the front screw in the lid Ensure filled bee tubes are safe from predators using a simple wire mesh if required (If required, the roof panel may be removed for inspection or cleaning) It makes an ideal present for children On the top of the minibeast centre is the solar lamp this is perfect to attracting night flying insects and bugs such moths and night flying beetles Bees are fascinating to watch and superb garden pollinators In winter the over-wintering cassette should be fitted instead of the sponge to provide a cosy retreat for non-migratory butterflies When left outside the colour of the swing seat will naturally fade to silver grey To preserve the appearance the swing seat may be treated with an exterior water-based varnish However, you can monitor your bat box without disturbance, look for mouse-sized droppings beneath the box as a clue to occupation or observe from a distance at dusk to see if bats are exiting the box to hunt5 - 2 0 metres high in shaded and sheltered areas The most natural of bee nesters This Stourhead bat box features a tapered landing platform design and a single chamber of FSC certified timber with rough sawn internal landing The National Trust swing seat feeder is perfect for feeding small birds It is made solid FSC certified timber from carefully managed forests and has a metal loop from which to hang the box This bee log part of the Wicken Fen range has been hollowed out and filled with special nesting canes The habitat can be used as both a nectar feeder to draw butterflies into the garden and an over-wintering habitat the door can easily be opened to fill the internal space with bark twigs or other natural materials Site 0 SITING Site 1 - 2 metres high in a sheltered warm position near attracting plants Then in the evening open the side windows to allow the insects attracted by the light to enter the study chamber Bug House Kit Butterfly House Kit Illuminated Minibeast Centre Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts An educational insect habitat that attracts butterflies to the garden for learning, study, or simply for the benefits of plant pollination This is one of the minibugs collection of small functioning wildlife habitats specifically designed for children There are three different beneficial insect habitats to collect Bat boxes therefore may only be inspected by a licensed bat worker It can be used for mini mammals like the dormouse, harvest mice, bumble bees and even birds The ladybird tower has a central chamber filled with natural material The open design reduces the need to clean and allows for easy inspection The minibeast centre is part of our children's range designed to encourage you to find, collect and study minibeasts MAINTENANCE With the door open there are two small feed cups that can be filled with sugar water This is one of the minibugs collection of small functioning wildlife habitats specifically designed for children MAINTENANCE The roof and base are oak, larch or similar naturally durable timber, so no preservative need be used as it may be harmful to the ladybirds Make sure that the the rechargeable battery that powers the solar lamp gets a good charge by leaving the minibeast centre out in bright light during the day |