Lots of people enjoy putting out food for the wild birds and in this way attracting them to their back yard.
If you are somebody who takes pleasure in doing this then you should definitely think about also putting up one or more birdhouses in your yard too.
Birdhouses offer a place of security and safety for the birds throughout the year and a place for them to roost.
In addition to this, nowadays there are many ornamental and decorative birdhouses you can buy that will add to the aesthetic appeal of your yard.
And you are also a lot more likely to get new birds visiting your yard too.
You will find that there a lot of different models of birdhouse to choose from – from basic hand-made wooden ones to beautifully crafted ornamental and decorative modes.
If you wish, you can also design your own and get someone to build it for you (or build it yourself, of course, if you are good at that sort of thing).
Choosing a decorative birdhouse is down to your own personal style and preference but some things to take into consideration when making your decision about which one to buy are:
If you are somebody who takes pleasure in doing this then you should definitely think about also putting up one or more birdhouses in your yard too.
Birdhouses offer a place of security and safety for the birds throughout the year and a place for them to roost.
In addition to this, nowadays there are many ornamental and decorative birdhouses you can buy that will add to the aesthetic appeal of your yard.
And you are also a lot more likely to get new birds visiting your yard too.
You will find that there a lot of different models of birdhouse to choose from – from basic hand-made wooden ones to beautifully crafted ornamental and decorative modes.
If you wish, you can also design your own and get someone to build it for you (or build it yourself, of course, if you are good at that sort of thing).
Choosing a decorative birdhouse is down to your own personal style and preference but some things to take into consideration when making your decision about which one to buy are:
- The existing style of your yard – unless you are going to re-model your yard, you should choose birdhouse(s) that fit in with its overall ambience.
- The entry hole that allows the birds into the house should be the right size for the species of birds you are looking to attract – too big and it will let in bigger, more aggressive birds that may frighten off the smaller ones; too small and the birds you want to attract won’t be able to use it.
- The dimensions of the birdhouse ought to be such that when the birds build their nest it is situated well below the entrance hole.
- It should be easy to access the inside of the birdhouse(s) for cleaning purposes.
- You ought to locate your birdhouse(s) somewhere that the birds will feel secure and safe from predators such as cats and wild animals. You should also put it somewhere that is not too close to your house if possible because wild birds are wary of human beings.