It is really cool when birds settle into backyard birdhouse nesting boxes, but did you know many are not safe? Just as each species of bird makes different choices based on their needs when nesting in the wild, they will also have different needs when selecting a human-made nesting box.
I also have plans for making a wren nesting box and bluebird nesting box.
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House Placement
Chickadees prefer to nest along forest edges and are especially prevalent along the edges of farm fields where forested areas have been disturbed. With that in mind,
follow these guidelines for best house placement:
- Mount the house 4–15 feet above the ground.
- Choose a location that receives sunlight 40–60 percent of the day.
- Locate the house along edges of forests or other heavily treed areas.
- Place about 1 inch of wood chips or shavings in the bottom of the box.
Cutting List
A 1 Back 1×12 3/4 6 15
B 1 Roof 1×12 3/4 6 10 (Cut top edge at 45 degrees)
C 1 Floor 1×12 3/4 6 8 1/4 (8.25) (Cut bottom edge at 45 degrees)
D 2 Sides 1×12 3/4 7 1/4 (7.25) 10 1/4 (10.25)
Hardware and Supplies Needed
1x12x6 foot board – 1 5/8 galvanized wood screws or 2″ galvaniced ring-shank nails, waterproof wood glue
Easy Birdhouses & Feeders, Simple Projects to Attract & Retain the Birds You Want by Michael Berger
This book is packed with plans for projects you can make for many common backyard birds.
~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛
Original article and pictures take empressofdirt.net site
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