Birdhouse Plans

There are various places to acquire birdhouse plans. Most plans are tailored towards a specific species of bird.

Before you decide on a birdhouse plan, you should know what kind of bird you want to attract as different species have different requirements. Also, keep in mind that birds are territorial so spacing of the houses is a factor you will also need to consider.

One of the main factors to consider is what type of building material to use. We have all seen the beautiful and artistic birdhouses sold at county fairs and gift shops, but are those really practical or just pretty decorations? If you are serious about attracting birds to your yard and providing a safe nesting habitat, please stay away from treated, painted or stained woods in the interior of the birdhouse. Any untreated wood can be used to construct your birdhouse plan. However, untreated cedar is always a good choice as it is a soft wood and naturally insect repellant.

The type of birds you are trying to attract will also be a determining factor in the design of the birdhouse plan. If you are trying to attract insect eating birds, specifications such as the size of the entrance hole, height, depth and whether or not it has a perch, make a difference in what type of bird will decide whether or not to build a nest.
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Your birdhouse plans should also take into consideration safety factors. You will want it to have a sloping roof so that moisture and rain will drain off properly and not cause the wood to decompose, start rotting or leak into your birdhouse. Baby birds can be easily drowned and water collecting in their nest could kill them. In addition to drainage needs, you also need to consider ventilation. Well designed birdhouse plans will contain all of these features.

Placing the birdhouse on a post or pole at a sufficient height will aid in keeping your avian family safe and predators at bay. Birds are most likely to be attracted to a bird house that is well placed, protected as much as possible from wind and rain, and be near to a food source.

Keeping these factors in mind when deciding on the birdhouse plans that best fit your requirements will result in many happy years of successful bird watching for you and your family.

Bird watching has long been one of the most pleasant pastimes known to man. The love of watching birds has resulted in many people wanting to build bird houses to attract certain species to their property.

Placing a birdhouse on your property is an easy way for bird lovers to create a safe haven and attract a particular species of bird into their garden. It is also a great way to provide a safe retreat for endangered birds. Some birds have lost a lot of their natural habitat due to the spread of human areas, and so their numbers have seen a rapid decrease in the last few years. Put a birdhouse on your property and play have a positive influence on the environment

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