WA Nest Boxes

12/05/2026

We talk about our phascogale nest boxes a lot but one of the most common questions we get is, ‘What’s a Phascogale’? We really don’t hear much about them and not many people have ever seen one.

Phascogales are often compared to squirrels because of their brushy tails and tree dwelling habits, but they are actually small predators of insects and spiders and when opportunity presents itself of lizards and other small vertebrates.

There are three species of phascogales, together with all other Australian carnivorous marsupials, such as Dunnarts, Quolls and the Tasmanian Devil, they belong to the Family Dasyuridae.

They rely on dense wooded habitat, moving through the canopy in search of food and hollows to nest in. For their size they are incredibly agile and strong, capable of leaping up to 2 metres between trees.

Phascogales have an interesting breeding strategy. During breeding season, males invest all their energy into mating, travelling large distances in search of females and competing with other males.

This often comes at the cost of feeding and recovery, and most males do not survive beyond their first breeding season. Females meanwhile live on to raise the next generation in an environment devoid of the male competition.

Once found across much of Australia, phascogales have slowly faded from much of the landscape they once occupied. Habitat loss and introduced predators continue to fragment and place pressure on remaining populations.

In Western Australia they can still be found in parts of the South West, Wheatbelt and in the Kimberley.

So, what can we do to help? Protecting their habitat and removing exotic predators are among the most important things we can do. Mature trees and natural hollows are critical for the Phascogale’s long term survival.

Installing nest boxes in a potentially suitable habitats where tree hollows are inadequate, creates safe refuges for them. This also extends their range, which gives them a larger area to thrive and improves their chances of successful breeding.

Have you ever seen a Phascogale? If you have, we would love to know, comment below!

A big thank you to Jiri Lochman for his support, insight and generously allowing us to feature his incredible photo!

📷 Photo © Jiri Lochman / Lochman LT

25/02/2026

Seeing projects like this is inspiring!

AMAZING news for wildlife! 🐨🦘

A long-forgotten bridge over the Princes Motorway is being transformed into something incredible, not for cars, but for wildlife!

The Cawleys Bridge (NSW) retrofit is reconnecting fragmented bushland and giving animals a safe way to move across one of the busiest roads in the state. This amazing initiative will help our precious native species, from tiny insects to wombats, gliders, possums and even koalas, to safely cross what has long been a dangerous barrier. 🐾🚧

🌱 Instead of building new infrastructure, this project repurposes an existing bridge, turning it into a corridor with soil, plants, logs and elevated pathways that mimic natural habitat. Cameras are already in place to monitor usage and researchers can’t wait to see the first animals using it!

👏 This is a great win for conservation, connectivity and wildlife protection - a cleverly designed retrofit that will save countless lives and set a powerful precedent for future initiatives.

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Photo credit: ABC News: Greg Bigelow



BAWCS 'caring with compassion'

15/02/2026

It’s ! So this one means a lot. Huge thanks to Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre for the kind words and for the incredible work they do.

Proud to donate a couple of possum boxes for some Brushtail possums in their care.

10/02/2026

A sneak peek at our new Phascogale nest box design that we can’t wait to add to our collection!

Our Phascogale nest box was designed in collaboration with wildlife conservation organisations and industry professionals, ensuring the design meets industry standards and recognised specifications. Developed for long term professional use, improving nest box uptake and supporting the safety and wellbeing of Phascogales.

The Phascogale habitats are constructed from 15mm high grade marine ply, 2 x 40mm entry and exit holes (Rear Entry), thicker lids and bases (18mm) to manage increased moisture and wear, internal and external cleats (runs) for animal use, non corrosive metal fittings, hardwood attachment blocks for strength and durability, and four drainage holes in the base plate. All boxes are finished in a rich jarrah tone, using a specialised non toxic zero VOC timber sealer and protector. Glues used in box construction are non toxic and FDA approved.

Each Phascogale nest box includes carefully selected sheep’s wool as nesting material. Phascogales have shown a clear preference for nesting in sheep’s wool, with improved occupancy rates when it is provided. This is why we include this in every Phascogale nest box, we want our habitats to have the best chance of uptake and success.

Some optional features include bee protection with Perspex fitted inside the lid and a magnetic locking system to ensure the lid stays secure.

If you would like more information on our Phascogale nest boxes, or if you work with phascogales and have feedback to share, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 0459 882 125.

31/01/2026

Proud moment out the front of Mandurah Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre with our Brushtail possum nest boxes.

Mandurah Wildlife is a 24/7 wildlife care facility dedicated to rehabilitating injured, orphaned or sick native animals, and has been operating for the last 18 years. They have made a huge contribution to the local community and wildlife conservation.

While we make nest boxes, we also install them and provide ongoing monitoring. During our nest box monitoring, sometimes we do come across sick or injured wildlife that need urgent help. This is why the work that Mandurah Wildlife does is so important to us. Wildlife conservation is a team effort, and organisations like Mandurah Wildlife make this vision possible.

When we asked how we could help, they let us know they needed more nest boxes for their Brushtail possums, so we got to work and built a couple for them. It means a lot to us knowing they are being used to support injured native wildlife during rehabilitation.

So a big thank you to Mandurah Wildlife for everything you do, plus the support and advice you have given us along the way. We wanted to acknowledge your dedication to helping animals in need and how much we appreciate everything you do. We hope our nest boxes will help support the important work you do.

22/01/2026

We were pleased to support Peel Harvey Catchment Council with the donation of our Ringtail Possum nest box and are very grateful for the advice and guidance they have provided throughout the design and development of our boxes. Their extensive knowledge and experience in wildlife habitat restoration has been invaluable, helping to ensure our designs meet the needs of local wildlife and the specifications required to comply with current standards. It will be great to see these boxes being used as part of their ongoing conservation programs, and we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to their efforts.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚

PHCC would like to thank Daniel O’Donnell and Shahn Nestor from WA Nest Boxes, for attending our Lake Clifton Seedling Giveaway where they gifted us their first prototype of a new style of possum box designed for critter comfort, durability and easy monitoring. Monitoring habitat boxes is critical to ensure they are safe for native fauna, but often can be expensive, laborious and sometimes risky.

We appreciate the donation and the shared commitment to supporting habitat for native species in the Peel-Harvey Catchment. Keep up the good conservation work!

If you'd like more information on these nest boxes, you can contact Daniel O’Donnell at [email protected] or calling 0459 582 125.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘏𝘊𝘊, 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭.

22/01/2026

Welcome to WA Nest Boxes! We are a family owned business specialising in nest box design, construction, installation, and monitoring to support native wildlife and address habitat loss across natural and urban landscapes.

Our work goes beyond simply building quality boxes. We design and construct our nest boxes to meet industry standards, often going beyond minimum specifications to ensure we are producing durable nest boxes that will last. We are also actively exploring innovative designs and emerging technologies to improve monitoring, data collection, and long term outcomes for the wildlife that use our nest boxes.

We install our nest boxes using best practice methods and provide ongoing monitoring services, supported by industry standard auditing and reporting, to assess usage, performance, and condition over time.
While we primarily work closely with organisations to support their wildlife objectives, our goal is to assist anyone who cares about wildlife. Whether you manage land, work in conservation, or simply want to make a positive difference, we are here to help.

As a newly established startup, we are in the final stages of preparing for launch, with our website and social channels coming online soon as we begin sharing our work and connecting with organisations, professionals, and the wider community who are committed to supporting native wildlife.

If you would like to discuss our services or explore potential collaboration, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Please feel free to contact us on 0459 582 125 or by email at [email protected]