The Habibat 003 Small Bird Nest Box is designed in accordance with BS 42021:2022 and manufactured using lightweight thermal masonry materials, providing a stable and durable nesting environment within the building structure.

Constructed using masonry materials with an A1 reaction-to-fire classification, and bonded using A2-s1,d0 classified adhesive, the unit is suitable for modern construction where fire performance is an important consideration.

The inclusion of pistol bricks allows the nest box to integrate cleanly into the surrounding brickwork bond, ensuring a consistent and high-quality finish. Units can be supplied in brick to match the building, left unfaced for render, or produced in stone, allowing flexibility across a wide range of architectural styles.

The Habibat 003 Small Bird Nest Box is designed to provide suitable nesting conditions for a range of small bird species that utilise cavities within buildings, including species that nest in walls, roof spaces and eaves.

Its adaptable design makes it suitable for supporting birds such as sparrows, tits and other small cavity-nesting species, depending on the surrounding habitat.

The masonry construction helps maintain consistent internal conditions, creating a stable and secure nesting environment during the breeding season. Developed with input from the RSPB, the design reflects current best practice for supporting bird populations within the built environment.

The Habibat 003 Small Bird Nest Box is designed for straightforward installation during construction by bricklayers. 

Manufactured to standard UK brick dimensions, it integrates directly into masonry walls as part of the build process.

• Supplied with pistol bricks to maintain brickwork bond pattern 
• Sized for easy integration into standard brickwork 
• Installed during construction with no retrofitting required 
• Simple for bricklayers to incorporate into the build 
• Supports programme certainty across multiple plots 

The pistol brick system ensures a discreet and consistent finish, particularly suited to architect-led or higher-specification developments.

The Habibat 003 Small Bird Nest Box is particularly suited to projects where design quality and flexibility are important, including:

• Architect-designed projects 
• Commercial developments 
• Schools and educational buildings 
• Prestigious housing developments 
• Mixed-use and regeneration schemes

It is especially effective where a multi-species biodiversity approach is required.

The Habibat 003 Small Bird Nest Box forms part of a wider biodiversity enhancement strategy, helping developments respond to ecological requirements and planning expectations.

Although bird nesting features are not typically included within the statutory biodiversity metric, they are recognised under BS 8683:2021 as additional biodiversity enhancement measures contributing to the ecological value of a development.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires developments to incorporate meaningful biodiversity improvements, making integrated bird nesting provision a practical and policy-aligned feature of modern construction.

Habibat works with architects, developers, ecologists and contractors to ensure the right nesting features are selected and delivered effectively.

We can assist with:

• Advice on product selection
• Reviewing drawings and layouts
• Guidance on positioning and specification
• Support with planning and ecological requirements
• Practical advice on installation and buildability

Our aim is to make ecological enhancement straightforward and practical to deliver on site.