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Ultimate Poly Screech Owl or Saw-Whet Owl House Nesting Box
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Invite magnificent raptors into your backyard while providing a secure nesting space for small cavity-nesting owls with the JCS Wildlife Ultimate Screech Owl Nest Box. Handcrafted in Southern Indiana, this heavy-duty nesting box is designed around the nesting preferences of Screech Owls and Saw-whet Owls.
Made from weather-resistant recycled poly lumber and marine-grade stainless steel hardware, this owl house provides a durable alternative to natural tree cavities. Its design helps give small owls a protected place to nest while making installation and annual maintenance simple.
Key Features & Benefits
- Durable Recycled Poly Lumber Construction: Handcrafted from high-density recycled plastic lumber with marine-grade stainless steel hardware. The poly lumber is designed to resist warping, cracking, splitting, rotting, and fading for long-lasting outdoor use.
- Natural Insect & Rodent Control: Screech Owls are skilled nocturnal predators that feed on a variety of insects and small animals, including mice, voles, moths, and other flying insects. Providing suitable nesting habitat can help attract these natural predators to your property.
- Easy-Access Flip-Open Front Door: The front panel features a convenient security latch and swings completely open for easy installation and quick access when it's time for annual cleaning.
- Integrated Landing & Climbing Slats: Textured landing grooves are cut directly into the front panel to provide adult owls with a secure grip and help fledgling owlets climb in and out of the box.
- All-Weather Drainage & Ventilation: Pre-drilled drainage holes in the floor allow moisture to escape, while air gaps beneath the overhanging roof promote airflow through the nesting cavity and help keep it dry.
- Nesting Materials Included: Screech Owls and Saw-whet Owls don't typically gather traditional nesting materials. The box includes complimentary nesting shavings to help create a suitable nesting environment right from the start.
- Mounting Hardware Included: Heavy-duty mounting screws are included, so the box arrives ready for installation.
Product Specifications
Brand: JCS Wildlife
Product Type: Heavy-Duty All-Weather Raptor Nesting Box
Model Class: Ultimate Poly Lumber Configuration
Overall Dimensions: 12" W x 14" H x 10.5" D
Entrance Hole Size: 3.5" Precision Circle
Hole Height Above Floor: 9.75"
Material: High-Density Recycled Poly Lumber & Stainless Steel Screws
Target Species: Screech Owls, Saw-whet Owls
Country of Origin: Made in the USA
Included: Fully assembled nesting box, heavy-duty mounting screws, and nesting material shavings.
Habitat & Placement Guide
Screech Owls are found across much of the United States and central Canada and may use nest boxes in a variety of wooded and semi-wooded environments. Proper placement can increase the chances of attracting a nesting pair.
1. Choose the Right Location: Position the box near deep woods, coniferous groves, dense evergreen areas, or mature garden borders. Locations near wetlands and other areas with a good variety of natural prey can also be suitable.
2. Mount 10–20 Feet High: Securely mount the box approximately 10 to 20 feet above the ground on a mature tree trunk or sturdy wooden post. This height helps keep the nesting box away from many ground-level predators and pets.
3. Easy Installation: The recycled poly lumber construction provides a durable yet manageable nesting box that can be installed by one person with the included mounting hardware.
4. Install During the Off-Season: Late September through mid-February is a good time to install the box, giving resident and migratory owls time to discover it before the spring breeding season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are nesting shavings included with the owl house?
Screech Owls and Saw-whet Owls don't build traditional nests from twigs and grass like many songbirds. Instead, they typically use natural cavities containing wood chips, debris, and other material. Adding the included shavings to the bottom of the box helps recreate that type of nesting environment.
Will the deep entrance help protect young owlets?
The entrance is positioned 9.75 inches above the interior floor, creating a deep cavity beneath the opening. This gives eggs and young owlets a more protected space inside the box and makes it more difficult for animals outside the box to reach directly into the nesting area.
Why choose recycled poly lumber instead of traditional cedar?
Cedar is a popular material for outdoor nesting boxes, but it can absorb moisture and gradually weather with prolonged outdoor exposure. Recycled poly lumber is non-porous and resistant to moisture, staining, cracking, splitting, and rotting. It also makes the box easier to clean and maintain between nesting seasons.
Does the owl house arrive assembled?
Yes. The Ultimate Screech Owl Nest Box arrives fully assembled with the mounting screws and nesting shavings included, so you can add the shavings and install the box when you're ready.
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Green/Tan
Very sturdy. Made for easy maintenance just as much as ease of use for wildlife.
M
Brown/Tan
Put my Owl Box up today. Mounted it about 13’ up in a tree. I put a Blink 2k outdoor camera in it. I added some of the shavings that came with it, plus leaves from the tree. It’s facing Southeast at about 160 degrees.
We have had a family of Screech Owls at the house for years, raising their young. They moved down the street to a neighbors house for some reason two years ago. So I’m hoping more will move in to the new house.
I also have a JCS Squirrel Box that I mounted a Blink 2k outdoor in. I’ll door the review on it next.
J
Great craftsmanship and sturdiness overall, but the QC could be better. One of the screws holding the roof on was not centered and bulged out the side board when screwed in. Hopefully it will hold and not split out over time.
M
I really like the construction of this product. The composite materials ensure a lot of years of use. I attached an adjustable strap to a piece of wood I had laying around and then the house to that block. That gives me a good way to adjust it and not hurt the tree. Leaving 4 stars only because I had to create the strap thing for the tree myself. I think the tree strap should be part of the design.
e
easy to install and well built
T
To be fair... we had an owl in our very small suburban yard... actually a spruce right on the border... put the box up on a 2×4 and four days later 'Owly' moved in.Okay apart from owl euphoria right now... it is well made and included starter bedding.UPDATE 2 OWLS! AS OF MARCH!Couldn't be happier.
C
I have had owls winter over, squirrels nest, and screech owls nest. Owls & Squirrels don't seem to bother each other. My only concern is that you place it in a well-shaded area since it is plastic, I'm in Texas and it's hot here.
H
I love this bird house. We bought it for our owls and they have nested at least once a year in it. When they are not there the squirrels take over and they like to chew on the roof as they sun. My husband ended up placing an auto license plate on top and that stopped the chewing. We lay in the hammock and watch the critters watching us.👍🏽🤙🏽
E
I installed on Jun24-2021 and no occupants yet. I used a conduit U bracket to hang it from a tree branch.We hope for Owls or Kestrels to nest this fall.I will update this review accordingly.
P
I've never seen a screech owl before and only heard one once before in my neighborhood so I was very surprised to have one in the box after only 7 days! Sorry for the poor quality cell phone picture. I used the hardware that came with the box to hang it and just drilled 2 deep pilot holes first before attaching it. Per the instructions, I added a layer of the nesting material and also a thin layer of dry leaves on top.
D
I have a small bird feeder made of the same material that has frustrated the raccoons. Given that durability when I gifted this box to my sister (who has acreage) I wanted something that would last. We used info here to decide where to place this: https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/eastern-screech-owl/#:~:text=Place%20the%20box%20under%20a,wood%20shavings%20to%20the%20box.Now it's a waiting period for residents to move in.
E
Everything shipped on time and was exactly as ordered.
E
High quality and sturdy construction. We are impressed.
E
Best owl box ever!
Very fast shipping! I'm thankful it was packaged so well because fedex beat up the box a bit, but the item arrived in excellent condition. It's really beautiful and just as described! I was pleasantly surprised the screech owl box came with a baggie containing a generous amount of wood shavings. Now, all we have to do is hang the box up and hope a Screech Owl finds it! Fingers crossed I don't have squirrels trying to take up residence. Thank you so much!
Review edited to add photo. We mounted the box on Saturday, November 5th, and the following Thursday, November 10th, I noticed this Eastern Screech Owl in the box. We are thrilled! Thanks so much!
E
Well made and looks great. Should last longer than the typical wood houses. Super quick shipping. The woodpeckers have already moved in, which is a great sign! Screech owls love to take over old woodpecker nests. Thank you!
B
Easy to install. All materials supplied!
C
This is an excellent owl house. It's well built and just the right size for the screech owls we have in our neighborhood. We just put this house up on Sunday and now two days later we have a resident already!
A
Ultimate Poly Screech Owl or Saw-Whet Owl House Nesting Box: I highly recommend this nest box. I love how it is very sturdy and the color blends in so well among the branches. Also love that it's made in the USA!
M
This owl box is INCREDIBLE! The materials and craftsmanship, along with the additional goodies for the owl’s new home AND made in the USA — can’t recommend it enough. The shipping was super fast!!! Very highly recommend!
E
Wonderful quality … would buy again
E
so well made. was enthusiastically recorded as a gift!
E
This is our first owl box and we love it! It seems very well made. We opted to pay more for the poly because we are hoping it will last for many years through wet weather conditions. It arrived quickly and was packaged well. The box from UPS came a bit damaged with a tear hole but the box inside was unaffected because of the many heavy duty shavings they had wrapped around it. I definitely recommend this owl box and this company.
Christine