Spring is fast approaching and with it comes the birds looking for nesting places. Consider what birds bring to our lives; music, antics, and life in addition to being natural pest controllers. Where there are birds there is a balance in the environment.
Building simple boxes are easy to do with a few simple tools. The only considerations to keep in mind is where to place them and the materials to use. Do not use pretreated wood of any kind. Do not paint the inside of the birdhouse.
The type of birds that will be attracted to the birdhouse will depend on the size of the opening. The smaller the hole the smaller the bird. Large hole large bird. This also applies to the space inside the birdhouse. A large bird will not use a birdhouse that is too cramped and a small bird will not use a birdhouse that is supersized.
This page gives all the information you need to build simple birdhouses for all types of birds. It includes all the opening measurements and dimensions for the birdhouse itself. Once you have this information the rest is up to your imagination.
Building a Birdhouse
http://kimsey.stonepics.com/birdhome.htm
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