Western Bluebird Birdhouse Plans
Western and mountain bluebird house plans a nest box plan for western and mountain bluebirds this is a fairly easy box to build.
Western bluebird birdhouse plans. When choosing wood for boxes it is important to use a wood that will weather well. These bluebird birdhouse plans are designed for bluebirds but other small birds like titmice wrens and chickadees might find this bird house a suitable place to build a nest. This bluebird bird house is constructed of all natural western red cedar. The large roof provides extra protection from rain and predators.
5 by 5 inches to accommodate broods of five to eight chicks. Hubert prescott western bluebird recovery project c o patricia johnston 7717 sw 50th avenue portand or 97219. How to build a bluebird house. 8 to 12 inches with the back.
Western mountain bluebird birdhouse plans mount western bluebird houses 3 6 high on posts in woodland clearings shelter belt edges bordering fields among scattered trees or pasture fence lines about 300 yards from other western bluebird houses. The best dimensions for bluebird houses are. The back piece of the xbox is attached to the inner roof. Western bluebird nest box plan and information.
Right bird right house. There are several houses to choose from. A nest box plan for western and mountain bluebirds this is a fairly easy box to build. The top edge of the sides.
Printed with permission from bluebirds forever toops 1994 plans available from. Learn about western bluebird here. Lay out the pieces. Nest box plans step 1.
6 to 10 inches above the house floor. 1 5 inches 1 56 inches for mountain bluebirds. Bluebirds do not need a perch to enter or exit the house. Cedar redwood etc are some examples.
Position the partially assembled bluebird house box to the back. All of these plans have been checked and approved by the north american bluebird society. The large roof provides extra protection from rain and predators. The large roof provides extra protection from rain and predators.
Test fit the attached back unattached sides and inner roof. Features of a good nest box. Please no perches on the front of the bluebird house. Pick the one that best suits your needs.
Top of sides are attached to the inner roof above the entry. Learn what features are best for birds and their safety. Bluebird nest box plans. Hole saws were used for the xbox entrance and ventilation holes as well as the mounting block.
In the wild bluebirds live in holes or cavities in trees and there are no perches available.