Listen for its rush-and-jumble song in summer and you’ll find this species zipping through shrubs and low tree branches, snatching at insects. house wrens will gladly use nestboxes , or you may find their twig-filled nests in old cans, boots, or boxes lying around in your garage. Where should a wren nesting box be placed? … Read more
Because bluebirds will use birdhouses as winter roosting spots , there is no best time to put out houses for them—anytime is fine. Bluebirds begin investigating potential nesting sites as early as late February, so houses should be clean, repaired, and available for nesting birds by February 15. What kind of birdhouse do Eastern bluebirds … Read more
Nest site is in hole in tree, typically enlargement of small natural cavity in rotten wood, sometimes old woodpecker hole or nesting box; usually 5-20′ above the ground In natural cavity, both sexes help excavate or enlarge the interior. Do chickadees use the same nest? Mount the box on a post or tree in a … Read more
Chickadees typically use nest boxes that are smaller than the standard size The opening must be 1-1/8 in. in diameter (rather than the 1-¼ in. diameter hole seen on bluebird houses). Where do I put my chickadee nest box? To attract house wrens and chickadee, place the box very close to or actually in the … Read more
To attract house wrens and chickadee, place the box very close to or actually in the cover of a bush or small tree wrens seek the shade and protection of thick bushes where mated pairs find nesting materials and food for themselves and their young. The box may be placed 3′ to 10′ from the … Read more