Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

© Richard Richtmyer

Construction Difficulty

kid-friendly difficulty kid-friendly moderate difficulty moderate

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Nesting Range

Barn Swallow Range
Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • icon Grassland
  • icon Lake
  • icon Shore
  • icon Town

Attach Nest Box To

  • Building icon Building

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Height Range From Ground

7ft
12ft
7–12 feet

Spacing Between Nest Boxes

5 feet

Facing

Entrance hole facing visualization
Any

Helpful Tips

  • Mount the shelf on a building in a sheltered site, under the eaves or soffits, or over a light fixture.
  • Do not mount the shelf near an active doorway (swallows will defend the nest against passersby).
  • Swallows must have a source of mud nearby. You can make a mud puddle with a garden hose for them if necessary.