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Aug 11, 2023

8 Wooden Bird House Options for Your Birds

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Attract chickadees, wrens and other small cavity nesting birds with this wooden bird house. The front panel lifts up for easy cleaning at the end of the nesting season. It's made in the U.S., and reviewers rave about its durability.

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This cedar bird house from Nature's Way is the perfect choice if you want to attract nesting bluebirds or tree swallows to your yard. The front of the house features a predator guard around the entrance hole, and a clear side panel allows you to monitor the box for nonnative house sparrows.

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Try a wooden nesting shelf to attract American robins (you can also DIY one!). These birds prefer to build their nests on flat, open surfaces rather than inside a natural nesting cavity or enclosed bird house.

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If you enjoy canoeing and camping at your cabin, you’ll love this adorable wren bird house. It's charming and functional, with a 1 inch entrance hole. Unlike bluebirds, wrens don't mind if their nest box sways a bit.

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Did you know that owls could be nesting in your backyard? Attract screech owls with this nest box. We love the unique owl shaped entrance hole!

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Will hummingbirds use a bird house? Find out what the experts say!

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You probably know that woodpeckers like to nest in tree cavities, but did you know that you can also provide a house for woodpeckers? This wooden bird house is specially sized for northern flickers.

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This rustic white pine wooden bird house is full of country charm. Chickadees, wrens and nuthatches might be attracted to set up housekeeping here. Choose from five different colors for the exterior; the inside is left unpainted. Mounting hardware is included.

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If you are live near the water, you might be able to attract nesting wood ducks with this wooden bird house. Note the oval shaped 4- by 3-inch entrance hole that meets the requirements for wood ducks.

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Next, learn how to attract a prothonotary warbler with a bird house.