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Birds Need A Place To Nest Safely Birds that nest in spaces dug out of wood, earth or other dense substances are called cavity nesters. Birds who build nests choose to build on heights (like trees or buildings) or on the ground. Only 85 percent of the 600+ bird species that use nests in North America are cavity nesters and not all of these birds use bird houses. Our Bird House Information Sheet can give you some basic tips on finding the perfect home for your feathered families.
No one bird house design can be used to attract every bird. The size of the house, the size of the entrance hole and where the house is mounted or hanging, are all determining factors in attracting different birds. You need to decide which birds you want, then get a house that meets the needs of those birds.
The Bird Garden carries a variety of environmentally friendly bird houses made of durable recycled plastic. We also carry decorative bird houses with copper or metal roofs as well as traditional, and attractive cedar wood options. Bird houses may have to be baffled against predators. Predators like raccoons, snakes and other birds can quickly gobble up the very bird family you want to watch. We offer a variety of baffles to suit your bird house or pole. For seasonal information on helping your nesting birds raise healthy family, please see our May 21, 2008 post on the News and Events page. |
Cavity nesters
with user friendly options like easy to open sides for cleaning, or clear plastic viewing areas where you can watch your birds without disturbing them.