Functional Decorative Bird Houses
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by: DougPearson
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You may obtain a decorative bird house online or from most garden shops. Many online stores specialize in selling only bird houses; their selection is amazing.
Before making a purchase, there are several important features to consider. It is best if the bird house is constructed from a natural material such as wood. It should be free of pests and should not be chemically treated. Be certain to use a water-based paint if you wish to paint it. All of these factors are important, but decorative bird houses sometimes overlook them as they strive for beautiful design and architecture.
If your goal is to have a functional bird house then most of these issues will be taken care of. Now you have to consider where to place the bird house.
The next question is - where will you place the bird house? People blunder by placing a bird house where they prefer, not the birds. Consider the habitat a bird would enjoy instead of placing it for a close view such as porch door, as you may be disappointed when you don't find any willing visitors. You need to make a decision whether the bird house is for decoration or actual bird to use.
To ensure that birds are attracted to their new home, put the house where they will feel welcomed and non-threatened. Each type of bird has preferences as to its bird house placement. Woodpeckers and owls favor forested areas while bluebirds and swallows will be found in the open areas such as fields. A bird house facing a lake or a stream is very attractive to water birds, such as ducks. Purple martins follow the same rules. A bird house, placed on the edge of a forested area, will attract Titmice, Nuthatches, Kestrels, Flycatchers and Chickadees. A bird house for Finches is a good choice if you want a bird type living in your garden.
Each bird species has unique territory requirements. Check into these differences when placing multiple houses. Some birds are very territorial and will not let others near or inside their houses. It is possible that one of the bird houses will be empty if you happen to place two bird houses close by. Place the bird houses in accordance with the typical territory of each species of bird.
Don't forget to include adding some feeders close to your eye catching bird houses. Providing a feeder in close proximity to the bird houses will encourage birds to raise families.
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