How to Make Birdhouses for Different Birds and Other Flying Animals

Introduction

Many people seek to keep birds in their homes for more reasons than just the beauty of watching them fly around and spread their seed. Birds not only make satisfying sounds, but many people find that they provide a calming effect on themselves, their home, and even their pets.

The needs of a bird are easy to meet. Fundamentally, you will have to provide shelter. You design birdhouses according to your birds' species and the number of birds that will be nested. They are meant to protect nesting eggs and hatchlings from predators, the elements, and competing species.

You can typically acquire birdhouses commercially, but this article is meant to teach you how to build birdhouses for various avian species.

Hummingbird House

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Hummingbirds are well-known birds for their ability to hover and fly backward. Very fun to watch. Building a hummingbird house will encourage the birds' presence around your home.

Given their small sizes and fast flapping wings, you will need to consider different nesting needs. It would be best to consider that hummingbirds prefer open nests, typically on thin branches. It would also help if you camouflaged the nest for protection against predators.

Follow this link to learn how to make a birdhouse for hummingbirds in your yard.

Single Birdhouse

A single birdhouse is meant to accommodate a limited number of birds. Most preferably, the small ones such as bluebirds, house wrens, swallows, and chickadees.

Making a single birdhouse means you will be providing only one space within the structure. Therefore, just one bird's family will nest in your birdhouse.

Coming up with a single birdhouse won't cost you much since you'll only require a single plank of pine wood and a few tools for assembling. Follow this link on making a single birdhouse for the ideal outcome.

Multi Birdhouse Condo

A multi birdhouse condo allows you to accommodate several birds within one structure. However, you must understand that some avian species are pretty territorial and won't let other birds nest near them.

Making a birdhouse unit with multiple compartments allows you to observe several birds coexisting. Acquire some wooden panes, assemble them as described in the link, and make your multi birdhouse condo today.

Owl House

A fun fact is that most owls don't set up their nests. Most owls take up cavities in dead trees or former nests of other species depending on their habitat preferences.

Making owl houses will assist you in attracting some types of owls since they are searching for existing nests. Barn owls have been known to prefer open nests in agricultural areas.

Attract some owls to your yard by following this link on how to make owl houses and enjoy observing the avian species.

Bat House

Many people include bats among avian species, but they are flight mammals. Bats are probably not the most attractive species to accommodate, but they will help eradicate mosquito and other insect infestations in your space.

Typically, you will expect to find bats only in caves, but they also reside in trees and old structures for breeding during warm climates. To attract bats, you will be required to make a birdhouse that resembles voids between barks and tree trunks and make them dark.

If you're looking forward to attracting and housing some bats, consider this link on making a bat house.

Conclusion

Making bad houses could be a bonding experience with your family or friends. Instead of acquiring a birdhouse commercially, consider this article on how to make birdhouses for very avian species.

Guest Contributor: Ck Harrington