Want to build bird houses any patterns or instructions? please

Linda Beales
by Linda Beales
any ideas or photos
  5 answers
  • Douglas Hunt Douglas Hunt on Jan 28, 2014
    The Audubon Society recommends Carrol Henderson's "Woodworking for Wildlife," which has 30 different designs for nest boxes and nest platforms. There are some designs in this publication from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/habitat/wild-in-the-woods/make-a-bird-house.pdf
  • Marlene Collins Marlene Collins on Jan 28, 2014
    There are a lot of cute ideas on Pinterest ,using teapots and unusual things...but they are adorable.I could find it for you but not quite sure how to get them to you...I am new to the world of computers.
  • Val Val on Jan 29, 2014
    Hi Linda, It depends on what kind of birds in your area you would like to attract. The most versatile birdhouse pattern I've ever used is the one for the Tree Swallow, because Bluebirds and Wrens also like it. I found it online by searching Tree Swallow Birdhouses. It's easy to make, and it only uses one five foot cedar fence board. If you need any tips, I'd be happy to help you out. Val
  • Jeanne888 Jeanne888 on Jan 30, 2014
    You didn't say whether you want them to be functioning birdhouses (for real birds) or decorative ones for display. Audubon, as mentioned above, and also http://www.birdsandblooms.com/ are great for making houses for birds (it's important to get the right size of both the house as well as the entrance hole for different species). Ideas for decorative ones abound on the Internet (such as on Pinterest and Google).
  • KathrynElizabeth Etier KathrynElizabeth Etier on Feb 01, 2014
    Google "DIY Birdhouses" and you will find a plethora of ideas. You could also Google "Free Birdhouse Patterns."