The fancy birdhouses available in the marketplace today lend themselves as functional works of art for the indoor or more frequently outdoor living space.
One such bird is the Eastern Bluebird. Eastern bluebirds will readily use a nesting box or bird house if appropriately built and placed. The bluebird house should be left up all year long as these birds will use them for cover in the cold winter months as well.
They are also attracted to mealworms and suet from platform feeders if available in your yard. They have a bright blue color, some gray on head and wings, with white and rusty red coloring on breast, rump, and sides.
These fancy birdhouses range in height from less than 12 inches to greater than 27 inches. While the sizes of the openings and actual cavities are important to the potential avian guests, the overall size is often a function of the budget, existing landscape and taste of the bird lover. Consider that a birdhouse of greater than 24 inches will become the dominant feature in most back yards today. These birdhouses also vary significantly in price. The smaller pieces run less than $50 to greater than $250 for the most elegant birdhouses. They are a great alternative for gifts to and from any proud bird lover.
Types of material used to design birdhouses vary and the proper choice will provide an oasis for avian wildlife competing for shelter. Commercial development and the removal of damaged or diseased trees and shrubbery drive this demand from our feathered friends. Maintenance and durability of the material is also a key factor in your selection. Your choices can include:
A large variety of styles are offered to accommodate human tastes but most importantly, the entrance hole size of the birdhouse is the prominent consideration as its specifications will need to adhere to the species of bird you desire to attract. Most commercially made bird houses have entrances holes that range in size from 1-1/8 inch to 2-1/2 inches. Seemingly minor differences in the size of the opening, even 1/8th of an inch will have bearing on the type of bird you will attract.
Other practical considerations when selecting a fancy birdhouse include: ventilation, drainage and cleaning access. Suitable ventilation holes near the top of the birdhouse help maintain fresh air, a dry house and prevent the nestlings from overheating in the summer. Drainage is also an important aspect since in a downpour most likely rain will get inside. Birdhouses should be equipped with inch drainage holes in the bottom. Nestlings can potentially drown in standing water if adequate drainage is not provided. Also look for a birdhouse that allows easy access to examine nestlings and clean out old nests after your birds have fled for the season.
You can add a second entrance to your roosting box for easy access for many birds. This will provide a quick exit for larger numbers of birds when they are going out to feed or threatened by predators. Adding some wood chips or moss at the bottom of the box will help keep birds warm and comfortable on cold nights. This also can be done with your bird houses already set up in your yard or garden. Finally, a darker colored exterior will also help warm your bird box with the sun's rays.
One such bird is the Eastern Bluebird. Eastern bluebirds will readily use a nesting box or bird house if appropriately built and placed. The bluebird house should be left up all year long as these birds will use them for cover in the cold winter months as well.
They are also attracted to mealworms and suet from platform feeders if available in your yard. They have a bright blue color, some gray on head and wings, with white and rusty red coloring on breast, rump, and sides.
These fancy birdhouses range in height from less than 12 inches to greater than 27 inches. While the sizes of the openings and actual cavities are important to the potential avian guests, the overall size is often a function of the budget, existing landscape and taste of the bird lover. Consider that a birdhouse of greater than 24 inches will become the dominant feature in most back yards today. These birdhouses also vary significantly in price. The smaller pieces run less than $50 to greater than $250 for the most elegant birdhouses. They are a great alternative for gifts to and from any proud bird lover.
Types of material used to design birdhouses vary and the proper choice will provide an oasis for avian wildlife competing for shelter. Commercial development and the removal of damaged or diseased trees and shrubbery drive this demand from our feathered friends. Maintenance and durability of the material is also a key factor in your selection. Your choices can include:
A large variety of styles are offered to accommodate human tastes but most importantly, the entrance hole size of the birdhouse is the prominent consideration as its specifications will need to adhere to the species of bird you desire to attract. Most commercially made bird houses have entrances holes that range in size from 1-1/8 inch to 2-1/2 inches. Seemingly minor differences in the size of the opening, even 1/8th of an inch will have bearing on the type of bird you will attract.
Other practical considerations when selecting a fancy birdhouse include: ventilation, drainage and cleaning access. Suitable ventilation holes near the top of the birdhouse help maintain fresh air, a dry house and prevent the nestlings from overheating in the summer. Drainage is also an important aspect since in a downpour most likely rain will get inside. Birdhouses should be equipped with inch drainage holes in the bottom. Nestlings can potentially drown in standing water if adequate drainage is not provided. Also look for a birdhouse that allows easy access to examine nestlings and clean out old nests after your birds have fled for the season.
You can add a second entrance to your roosting box for easy access for many birds. This will provide a quick exit for larger numbers of birds when they are going out to feed or threatened by predators. Adding some wood chips or moss at the bottom of the box will help keep birds warm and comfortable on cold nights. This also can be done with your bird houses already set up in your yard or garden. Finally, a darker colored exterior will also help warm your bird box with the sun's rays.
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