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Functional Birdhouses




EASTERN BLUEBIRD HOUSE
All the right 'specs' to house Eastern bluebirds. Endorsed by the North American Bluebird Society, this home features the proper entry hole size with predator-proof extension. Raised wire-mesh flooring provides ventilation and protects bluebirds nestlings from blowfly larvae. 1-1/2 inch entry hole. 13 x 6 x 8 inches.

12-1/2 x 7 x 9 inches.
1-1/2 inch opening with built-in predator guard.


WESTERN BLUEBIRD HOUSES
Recreate Nature's "Nesting" Space

Western Bluebirds need a slightly larger chamber and entrance hole than their Eastern counterpart.  This house is ideal for the vivid Western Bluebird.  It's crafted of Eastern white pine.

RANGE: Breeds throughout the West, north from western Alberta and southern British Columbia, south down the West Coast to Baja and east to eastern New Mexico and western Texas.  Winters within most of the breeding range.

HABITAT: Loves open woodlands and pastures.




Bluebird Manor Birdhouse
The prettiest bluebird house ever- and fully functional and safe! Crafted of cypress, this house is insect resistant and will provide years of service. Stylish double eves are embellished with finely cut wooden shingles and copper peak trim. The hinged door opens for easy cleaning access and there's floor drainage and ample roof ventilation, too. Antique blue green wash. 1-1/2 inch opening, 8 X 8 X 16 inches.

12-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches.
1-1/8 inch opening.


CHICKADEE HOUSE

Black-Capped, Carolina, Chestnut-backed & Mountain Chickadees.  This house, crafted of Eastern white pine, is properly sized to shelter one of America's favorite backyard birds.  This box comes with wood chips and it opens easily for monitoring and cleaning.

RANGE: Resides throughout eastern United States.

HABITAT: Prefers open forests of mixed growth, orchards and swamps.



12-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches.
1-1/4 inch opening.


White-breasted and Red-breasted Nuthatch House
Nuthatches are secondary cavity dwellers so they look for a nesting location that has already been established naturally or by another bird.

Locate housing away from buildings in a mature forest as best protection from house sparrows.

Crafted of Eastern white pine.

RANGE: Resides throughout eastern U.S. except southern Florida.

HABITAT: Likes mixed woodlands, village trees and orchards.




Swallow Bird House
Designed for swallows, this all-wooden nest box features a special slotted entrance that deters house sparrows but not swallows. Pivoting side acess ensures easy clean-out; ventilation openings on each side and drainage holes in the nest box bottom. Eastern White Pine. 7 3/4 x 7 x 11 1/2 inches.



Chick Chalet
These classic bird houses are made of superior cypress, bug- and rot-resistant for years of use.  The hand-cut wooden shingles and a protective copper peak add a touch of class and durability.  Solid construction, proper ventilation and drainage.  Features a rear-opening for easy cleaning.  Mount with attached wooden hanger.

The Chick Chalet is perfect for chickadees and nuthatches with its 1-1/8 inch entry hole, 6 x 8 x 12-1/2 inches.  The Classic House has 1-1/4 inch opening that attracts wrens, warblers, and more.  Choose from celery or red. 5-1/2 x 5 x 12 inches.

Entry hole size 2 x 1-1/2 inches.


Thatched Roof Nesting Pockets
Cozy nesting and shelter for your birds.  Small birds adore these unusual thatched roof nesting pockets.  Each pocket provides a cozy, sheltered spot for nesting and roosting.  Can be attached to trellises, fences or tree branches.

Birds that will take up residence include: chickadees, nuthatches, titmice and more.
Made of raffia.  Includes built-in raffia hanging loop.

13 x 8 x 8 inches.  Set of two.




Wren House
Attract wrens, chickadees, titmouses, nuthatches and more with these four-star accommodations. Our popular Wren House--same quality craftsmanship, same attention to detail, now comes beautifully stained in a winsome shade of blue. Built of weather-tolerant, long-lasting cypress. The shingles are hand cut and the roof is peaked with a protective copper accent. Clean out access is in the rear, and proper ventilation and drainage are provided. 1 1/4 inch opening. 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches.




Hummingbird House
Invite hummingbirds to nest. For anyone who's ever wanted to attract a hummingbird to nest! Comes with two metal frames shaped like a forked branch of a tree, the hummingbirds' preferred nesting location, two leaf "umbrellas", one landing "leaf", and starter nesting material. 2 1/2 x 3 inches.

Decorative Birdhouses

Victorian Bird House on Stand
9 3/8" x 8 3/8" x 29 1/4" high.





Wood Victorian Birdhouse on Stand

A Victorian delight for feathered friends!  This wood birdhouse / birdfeeder is mounted on a stand, and features such charming accents as a white picket fence and dried flowers in the windowsills.  Wood painted white.  Knockdown pole and base.

Gingerbread House
10 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 12 1/2" high.




Gingerbread-Styled Birdhouse

This gingerbread-styled birdhouse is really made of wood, but looks scrumptiously delicious anyway.

Moose Lodge
9 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 8" high.




Moose Lodge Wood Birdhouse

Created of wood and moss, this Moose Lodge birdhouse has two chimneys reminiscent of the horns of the great animal.

Bait Shop
8" x 6" x 10 1/4" high.





Wood Bait Shop Birdhouse

Solid wood construction and fishing-themed adornments give this "Bait Shop" birdhouse its rustic style and appeal.

Finch Valley
10 5/8" x 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" high.






Finch Valley Winery Birdhouse

"Finch Valley Winery" birdhouse.  Wood.

Train Station
9 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 10 1/4" high.





Train Station Wood Birdhouse

The "starling express" has come to town in the form of this birdhouse train depot.  Complete with rough-hewn train and appropriate painted signals.

Lighthouse
10 7/8" x 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" high.





Lighthouse Station Birdhouse

Lighthouse Station birdhouse.  Wood.

Drugstore
9 1/2" x 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" high.





Old-time Drugstore-themed Birdhouse

This birdhouse is full of delightful details.


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