House Martin Nest – 3D Printable Wall-Mounted Nest

House Martin Nest (Delichon urbicum) – 3D Printable Wall-Mounted Nest
 

Support local birdlife with this realistic, easy-to-print House Martin nest, designed for modern fabrication while respecting natural proportions and behavior.

This model is inspired by traditional mud nests but optimized for FDM 3D printing, offering a durable and repeatable alternative that can be easily installed under roof eaves.

🐦 Features

• Realistic half-cup shape tailored for House Martins
• Clean, minimal design with smooth inner cavity
• Integrated keyhole mounting system
• Supports both horizontal and vertical installation
• Designed for strong wall attachment using standard screws
• Optimized for common materials like PLA, PETG, or outdoor filaments

🛠️ Installation

The nest can be mounted under eaves or similar sheltered areas:

• Use the keyhole slots on the back plate
• Pre-install screws in the wall and slide the nest into place
• Recommended: slightly protruding screw heads for secure locking
• Ideal placement: protected from direct rain and strong sun

🖨️ Printing Notes

• No supports required (depending on orientation)
• Recommended layer height: 0.2 mm
• Use 3–4 perimeters for durability
• Infill: 15–25%
• Material: PLA (indoor) or PETG/ASA (outdoor use)
• Can be scaled if needed, but keep realistic proportions for bird comfort

🌿 Why use a 3D printed nest?

House Martins are losing natural nesting spots due to modern buildings. This model provides:

• A safe nesting alternative
• Easy reproducibility
• Cleaner installation compared to mud nests
• Long-lasting structure

📦 Part of a Series

This model is part of a growing collection of bird-friendly, printable nesting solutions.
Check out the matching Barn Swallow version for different species.

If you print one, feel free to share your make — I'd love to see it installed in real environments!