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Bird Houses

What Kind of Wood is Used for Bird Houses?

You can make a bird house that is inexpensive, attractive and long lasting with an assortment of woods. Wood is better for bird houses than metal and plastic because it insulates, providing a home for birds that is warm in spring and cool in summer. read more

Bird Houses Articles & Videos

How to Design a Martin Bird House
Purple Martins are the largest species of swallow. They live in colonies and consume insects for food. House Sparrows and European Starlings compete with them, directly contributing to the decline of martin populations. The species fight an… read more
What Kinds of Birds Like What Kind of Birdhouses?
While not everybody will accept your invitation to stick around, there are nearly 50 American bird species willing to nest in artificial houses intended for that purpose. Like any house guest, some are less picky than others. Birds will dec… read more