Shesali Artisan Wild Bird Nester

Please note that colours will vary from the picture and with each individual product as they are handmade from recycled materials.

The Shesali is a medium-sized 'oval' model from Wildlife World's artisan fair-trade wild bird nester range. Oval in shape the Shesali is a medium-sized cavity perfect for small garden bird species which roost alone or in a pair. Offering a cosy place to roost during harsh winter months, plus in springtime, small birds may use this Fair Trade product as a nest.

This nester has a sturdy inner frame for support. Attached metal hooks at the rear and a long loop at the top ensure you can fasten the nester securely, making it easier to site the nester in the natural leaf cover and vegetation of ivy, bushes, trees or hedges. The nester has a small round entrance reinforced with steel. It's also slightly protruding to make it easy for birds to land and perch on.

Handmade to the highest quality finish using natural Hogla grass and recycled saris, every nester is unique in colour. Each individual artisan chooses a colourful recycled sari pattern to work with, making every nester different.

(Hogla is a type of grass that abundantly grows in Bangladesh and is used as a material for baskets, cushions and placemats. Hogla grass regularly causes problems near the shores as it can overgrow whole harbors, rivers and ponds. This material is considered a weed and the local villagers remove it.)

Position the bird nester in a sheltered space to keep out harsh weather. Preferably face the bird nester between north and southeast. A warm protected roosting space out of the prevailing wind can be a lifesaver for small birds during cold harsh weather conditions.

Purchasing a Fair Trade product helps both wildlife and people. In addition to giving a bird a nest, you'll be supporting the Artisan workers in Southern Bangladesh who make them, funding the survival of many women and their families from rural communities in desperate poverty.

Brand: Wildlife World

Composition: Natural seagrass and recycled saris

Country of origin: Bangladesh

Dimensions: H21 x W11.5 x D13cm