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Title: bird houses?
Post by: Keltic on January 19, 2004, 11:31:57 AM
Anyone have any good sites for bird house plans? Eastern Norh America perferably, FMK
Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: jjmk98k on January 22, 2004, 12:30:04 PM
I would guess your Department of Conservation, wildlife and Natural resources website ( or local office) would offer up some plans, specific for your area...

just a thought 8)

Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: L. Wakefield on January 23, 2004, 04:10:22 AM
   pre www, the bluebird folks were probably the most prolific in advertising, running programs in schools etc, and I bet they woved over to the www when it became available. You could try a search on blue bird houses or like that.  lw
Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: Keltic on January 23, 2004, 08:55:13 AM
Thanks for the responces, blue birds are moving east but haven't made it here yet. Dept of Resources is a good idea. I have to put up lots of tree swallow boxes to try and help our mosquito problem, have a good day! FMK
Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: Ron Scott on January 23, 2004, 09:27:23 AM
There are many plans out there. Check with the Audubon, Extension Service, State DNR's, USDA-Forest Service, Conservation District offices, school wood shop instructors, local library etc.

Bird houses are ususally constructed for the type species one wishes to attract though many are similar with the size and shape of entry hole maybe being the only difference.

A Goggle Search for "Bird House Plans" should bring up links offering many plans to choose from. Bat houses are also popular.

Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: Tom on January 23, 2004, 12:46:58 PM
This is the species I've been
interested in the most lately. :D
(https://forestryforum.com/images/YaBBImages/userpics/jailed.jpg)


But this is probably more like you had in mind. :)

http://www.abetterbackyard.net/birdhouses.html
http://www.choosefreedom.com/birdhouse.html
http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/news/birdhouse.asp
http://www.uslink.net/~rosebudm/bluebird.html
Title: Re: bird houses?
Post by: Stephen_Wiley on January 23, 2004, 11:14:20 PM
Love your bird illustration Tom. :D :D

Truly a picture which saids a thousand words (knowing your recent set of unwanted circumstances)