Animal Nestings and Wood Products

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Lodge / Guesthouse owners!!
What if your guests could see a bushbaby… effortlessly? 👀

Bushbabies are unforgettable night-time experiences.
With a safe sleeping space, they stay—
and your lodge suddenly offers something truly unique.

More experience. More stories. More returning guests.

Want more wildlife living close to your guests?
📩 Send “BUSHBABY” for catalogue & availability

BONUS TIP!!
Add a feeder for safe healthy food like mealworns, banana pieces & plain yogurt.

24/03/2026

Daardie eekhoring in jou tuin… plant dalk jou volgende boom 🌳

Boom-eekhorings bêre kos en vergeet dit—
en dis hoe nuwe bome begin groei.

Dis nie net oulik nie… dis natuur wat werk.

Het jy geweet boom-eekhorings sal handgemaakte neskaste as blyplek gebruik?

Wil jy meer weet oor ons neskas reeks? Stuur my n DM vir ons katalogus

Het jy al eekhorings by jou gesien? Drop ’n 🐿️ in die comments! Deel jou fotos!

24/03/2026

Hoe lekker lag ek nou🤣🤣

An unusual and almost comical scene unfolded when an owl swooped down and grabbed a child’s hobby horse, lifting it into the air as it flew across town. Witnesses were left stunned as the bird carried the toy through the sky, its wings spread wide while the dangling stick and horse head created a bizarre silhouette. From a distance, it looked eerily like a witch flying on a broomstick, turning an ordinary moment into something straight out of folklore.

Owls are powerful birds of prey, known for their silent flight and strong talons, which they typically use to catch small animals like rodents. In this case, the owl likely mistook the hobby horse for prey or was simply curious. Their grip is strong enough to lift surprisingly heavy objects, especially if they can get a firm hold.

As the owl circled above rooftops, people reportedly pointed and laughed, some even recording the strange sight. The image of a “flying witch” quickly spread, blending humor with a touch of mystery. Moments like this show how nature can sometimes create scenes that feel almost magical without any explanation.

Eventually, the owl is believed to have dropped the toy once it realized it wasn’t edible. No one was harmed, but the story quickly became a memorable local tale—one that perfectly captures how wildlife can occasionally surprise us in the most unexpected and entertaining ways.

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

Thanks for sharing these interesting facts about the barn owl.
At Animal Nesting and Wood Products, we truly believe: education = HOPE.

The sad reality is that this magnificent bird is in trouble...

Why?

Humans...
As the population grows - natural habitats are decreasing...leaving wildlife like owls in desperate need for safe nesting spaces.

Correctly placed artificial nestboxes is not a matter of control - it is creating new, safe nestplaces BUT
Educational videos like these are crucial in helping people with mindset changes

What do you think? Tell me ⬇️ in the comment

23/03/2026

Jou erf is alte mooi..
✅️Jy het ʼn praktiese voerder
✅️Doelgeplaasde neskaste wat nuwe nesplekke skep.

⚠️maar wat van die waterbak❓️

Kyk gou hierdie oulike plasing oor " water features"

Kindness for Alll Living Animals

Birdbath Upgrade Hack: Yours Is Failing for 3 Reasons — The Fixes Take 5 Minutes

You bought a birdbath. You filled it. You waited. A robin splashed in it once. Then nothing. For weeks. You wonder if the birds in your yard don't need water.

They do. They desperately need water. They're just not using YOURS because it was designed for humans to look at, not for birds to use.

Here are the three design failures and the five-minute fixes.

PROBLEM 1: It's too deep. Most pedestal birdbaths are three to four inches deep at the center. A chickadee stands two inches tall. A warbler stands three inches. They can't touch the bottom. They won't enter water they can't stand in. Your birdbath is a swimming pool for animals that don't swim.

FIX: Add a flat rock or an inverted terracotta saucer to the center of the basin. This creates a shallow shelf — one to two inches deep — where small birds can stand and bathe safely. One rock. Five seconds.

PROBLEM 2: The sides are too smooth. Glazed ceramic. Polished concrete. Glass-smooth surfaces that a wet bird can't grip. A bird landing on a slippery rim panics and leaves. It won't come back.

FIX: Line the basin with a few handfuls of pea gravel. The gravel provides grip and gradually slopes the depth from shallow edges to deeper center. Birds approach from the shallow gravel edge and wade in on their terms.

PROBLEM 3: The water is still. Moving water is the single most effective bird attractant you can add to your yard. Birds hear the sound of dripping or trickling water from over 100 feet away. Still water is invisible to most migrants passing through. Moving water is a beacon.

FIX: A solar-powered fountain pump. Ten to twenty dollars. Drops into the basin. No wiring. No plumbing. Creates a gentle bubbling that birds hear from across the yard. Battery-backed versions run on cloudy days. This one upgrade turns a decorative failure into the most visited spot on your property.

Three problems. Three fixes. Total cost: a rock, some gravel, and a $15 pump. Time: five minutes.

Your birdbath doesn't need to be replaced. It needs to be redesigned — from the bird's perspective.

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Do you agree?
Prey + Owl box + Hunting Pearch
= Opportunity
For owls to Hunt AND Live
On your property

In the comment⬇️Type
✅️YES
❌️NO

Interested in our different owl boxes?
Leave your number / send me a whatsapp - 072 942 5069 Veronica Els

23/03/2026

For 17 days, this orca mother refused to let go of her baby.

An orca mother carried her dead calf for 17 days across more than 1000 miles, showing a powerful bond beyond words. 🐋💔

In the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean, a deeply emotional story unfolded. An orca mother stayed close to her newborn calf even after it passed away, gently carrying it as she swam through the waves... holding on in a way that reflected care, connection, and instinct.

Marine researchers observed this rare behavior with great attention. The mother, part of the endangered southern resident orca population, continued her journey for 17 days over more than 1000 miles. Experts believe this may reflect strong emotional awareness in animals... showing how deep their bonds can be.

Moments like this remind us that the natural world holds connections we are still learning to understand. Beneath the ocean’s surface, relationships are built on care and attachment. This story touched people around the world... showing that love, in its many forms, exists far beyond humans.



References:
BBC: Orca Mother Carries Dead Calf For 17 Days
Reuters: Scientists Observe Orca Behavior In Pacific Ocean
National Geographic: Do Animals Experience Emotions
NOAA: Southern Resident Killer Whale Research