Junco Nest Box

Junco Open-Front Nest PlatformAn ornithologically optimized nesting shelf for Dark-eyed Juncos and other low-nesting songbirds.About This ModelUnlike most backyard birds, juncos don't use enclosed nest boxes — they're ground and low-cover nesters that build open cup nests tucked under vegetation, along banks, or beneath logs. This platform gives them a sheltered, weather-protected spot to nest while keeping all the features they actually want: open front, low profile, and a snug interior that feels like a natural recess.Every dimension was chosen with junco biology in mind. The 152 × 152 mm (6" × 6") interior floor is roomy enough for the nest cup and a full brood of chicks, but compact enough to feel secure. The 120 mm walls retain nesting material without enclosing the space. The sloped roof sheds rain naturally (10 mm pitch, back to front) and the 22 mm front overhang keeps the nest entrance dry even in wind-driven rain. Integrated corbel brackets at each front corne