Roosting Box
by Bill
(Plymouth, MI)
After building this roosting box I installed it in my backyard last November. It stands about 6ft at the entry hole. There has been NO activity in this roosting box. What might be the problem?
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Wind Driven Bird House
by Kent Vandervelde
(Oak Harbor, WA, USA)
Casters Into The Wind
A bit of aviation history - a copy of the tetrahedon that sat in the center of old airports indicating the direction of the wind hence the "duty" runway for incoming, itinerant pilots. Engineered to rotate into the wind when it exceeds 10 kts.
Swallows have been returning on or close to tsx day (15 April) every spring for 20 years chasing away sparrows and other competing tenants before moving in.
The beauty of the design puts the entrance in the lee of the storms, tenants remain warm and dry regardless of the strength or direction of the wind.
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Unique Apple and Orange Birdhouses
by Tom Moore
(Whitney, Texas, U.S.)
I made these from 3/4" scrap plywood. I cut 6 or 7 apple shapes and cut the center out of 4 of them.
Left the back and front whole and drilled a small hole for the opening.
I then put the pieces together with a nail gun and wood glue. After sanding the outside I painted the birdhouses with non-toxic paint.
I left the inside alone so the birds would be in a natural environment. I make state birdhouses, fruit birdhouses, and much more.
You can see some of my work at:
http://lakewhitneywoodshop.weebly.com
or see my videos at:
http://youtube.com/tomcmoore
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Deck Scrap Birdhouse
by Kathy
(Bassett, Virginia)
Deck Scrap Birdhouse
I had a deck built this year and decided to make something from the leftover pieces. The 4x4 sleeves for the railing posts are the perfect size for a birdhouse.
I had several pieces, already cut at an angle from the stair railing. These post covers are 4" x 4" and are the perfect size for a birdhouse.
I drilled an entry hole and some air holes for ventilation. I cut a floor from a piece of scrap lumber and nailed that in. The roof is a scrap from the deck fascia board.
I glued on two scraps of wood and screwed the roof in place. This will allow me to easily remove it to clean the house.
I can't wait for the spring to see if anyone moves in!
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Luv Bird Houses
by Bert
(Lake Cowichan BC Cnada)
Just starting to learn about bird houses.
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Barn Wood Bluebird house
by Vickie
(Triplett, Mo)
Blue Bird House out of Barnwood
I built this house out of barn wood . It has a railroad spike to hold the door shut.
I also put a piece off of an old electric pole I found. A clematis vine is growing up the post.
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