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Some Really Groovy Birdhouse Kits
Cavity dwelling birds face a very sad real estate problem…good homes are not so easy to come by these days. Mostly because of the vast destruction of natural habitat giving way to strip malls, schools, and more subdivisions. But also from the competition of non-native species. Just who brought over those House Sparrows anyway?
An educational and fun way to provide real nest sites for your feathered friends is with birdhouse kits. The standard wooden kits are widely available, even as bird feeders and bat house kits. Mostly crafted of durable cedar, they’ll provide many seasons of use and enjoyment. Lately, recycled plastics are the new craze in wild bird accessories, and they’re awesome as far as durability. Most are guaranteed to never crack, split or fade, plus they help to keep these plastics out of landfills. No worries of squirrels gnawing on them like traditional wooden bird accessories.
These recycled birdhouse kits have a unique design that’s fun to assemble, for little kids and big kids too. The groovy designs and vibrant colors are just plain fun, and best of all they provide great nesting sites, as well as roosting spots for wild birds. The 1.25″ entrance is perfect for many small to medium-sized birds, and the perch is removable. These recycled plastic birdhouse kits add a splash of color in the yard, and will look great for years too.
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More Success with Wooden Birdhouse Kits
So nesting season is here, and you’ve decided on creating a home for wild birds in your yard. Wooden birdhouse kits are an excellent way to do just that. They are proportioned correctly for the kinds of cavity nesters you’d like to attact. There are specific bluebird house kits and wren house kits, as well as others.
You can better your chances of actually hosting a family of fledglings by hanging nesting material nearby. This will further entice your feathered friends to nest here. Many commercial nesting materials are available, fashioned in wreaths, balls, and baskets. Strings and yarn are always good choices, as is hair, and even dryer lint! I recently placed some horse hair (from the tail and mane) into a mesh bag and hung it from a tree. The birds love it, and have pulled it every which way! Now i just need to figure out which houses are hosting what birds!
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Bluebird Houses to Chase the Blues!
Since the hummingbirds are not yet in full force, the bluebirds are really grabbing my attention. When I get up in the morning and look out the window, Mr. Bluebird is in the same spot waiting for me to fill the dish. It’s been going on about 3 weeks, and I’m sure there is a nest in at least one of my three bluebird houses. This makes me happy! I love to watch them eat from the little dish attached to the bird feeder pole…it works perfectly. I change their food around, offering meal worms, bluebird nuggets, and Avian Cuisine’s Nutri Crumbles Bluebird Delight. They love it!
The bluebird house pictured above is actually made of vinyl-just like real houses. Consider it an investment in real estate, as it will last a lifetime and house many future bluebird families.