Specie Specific FAQ:
Selecting a birdhouse involves some pre-planning based upon your expectations and setting. When selecting a birdhouse it is important to keep these factors in mind:
- The type of birds you are trying to attract.
- 85 species of North American birds are defined as cavity nesters- of these approximately 30 species of birds will use a birdhouse.
- Once you have selected the species you want to attract, learn about their specific needs.
- The desired appearance and visible setting for the birdhouse (place away from your birdfeeders).
- Place opposite wind currents, in a relatively sunny area.
- Proximity of protective landscaping to the bird house.
- Ease of cleaning and maintenance.
- Competition and threat from other animals (cats, squirrels, raccoons, hawks).
- Pay particular attention to the interior dimensions required by the species you want to attract.
- Resist the temptation to cluster numerous bird houses together, birds are very territorial.
- Clean the bird house annually using a 10% bleaching solution.
- Be patient. Even with the right mixture of habitat, positioning, selection of housing, water, and feed; it will take time before your site is adopted by a nesting pair of birds.
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