Birdhouse Guidelines

Birdhouse Building Guidelines Species Dimensions Hole Placement Color Notes Eastern bluebird 5″x 5″ x 8″h. 1-1/2″centered 6″ above floor 5-10′ high in open; sunny area light earth tones likes open areas,especially facing a field Tree swallow 5″ x 5″ x...

Coffee Can Bird House

Sit down, relax and have another cup of coffee. You’ll need to empty the can first to make this simple birdhouse. Here’s a terrific birdhouse that’s as enjoyable as the aroma of the morning’s first pot of coffee. And it has a lot more going for it, too. The house is simple to build,...

Peanut Feeder for Birds

Sorry, squirrels…this feeder is reserved for feathered friends. If you want a parade of colorful birds coming to your backyard, try offering them something new…peanuts. We recommend serving them in the shell. It makes it difficult for squirrels to get to the goobers, while woodpeckers, blue...

Oriole Feeder

It doesn’t get any easier than this one. And the colorful birds it attracts will amaze you! No need to break the budget when it comes to feeding orioles. With this simple orange feeder, you’re sure to bring these beautiful birds to your backyard-after all, they can’t resist citrus in the...

Leaf Bird Bath

You don’t have to pay a lot for a one-of-a-kind birdbath. This spring, look for plants with large leaves to add to your garden. Then turn one of those big beauties into a birdbath. This project makes a serene resting place for butterflies, too. By Dottie Baltz, Pennellville, New York Essential...