Wind Driven Bird House

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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Aug 17, 2009
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Ingenious!!!
by: Jamin McMahon

Outstanding design concept! Keeps them dry - plus approach to the touchdown zone is free of obstructions and into the wind! As there are routinely some stiff winds in Oak Harbor, it is well tested.

I had been designing something that would keep the entrance out of the wind, but it has turned out rather complex and the approach is not clear. This is much cleaner design.

Thanks for sharing this idea!

Jul 10, 2009
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Wind Driven Birdhouse
by: Robert Bartlett, Sr.

Kent- Great idea; it's functional, original, and really neat. Keep up the great ideas...it hasn't caused Birds to fly in circles has it, Ha ! Just kidding. Great work.
Bob, Beaufort NC

Apr 26, 2009
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very nice
by: Anonymous

Beautiful design ... and functional!

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