birdhouse gourds

What Kind Of Bird Builds A Nest In A Gourd?

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Wrens, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, house sparrows , Bluebirds, and some Finches are all cavity nesters who will use a gourd home. (Don’t be surprised if some birds use your gourd for a place to roost and not bother to build a nest in it. What can you do with birdhouse gourds ? Mature hard-shelled gourds have … Read more

Why Do Amish Have Bird Houses?

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Many Amish farmers keep martin houses in order to attract the pest-eating purple martins , a type of migratory swallow that is notoriously picky about its living accommodations. What color birdhouse attracts the most birds? Picking a Color for Your Bird Feeder or bird house gray , dull green, tan, or brown , are colors … Read more