Heavy deforestation and sprawling cities have a real effect on the nesting of birds. As fewer trees are available, nesting becomes problematic and impact bird population and migration patterns. Gourd birdhouses are a great way to give birds a new home.
These 100% natural birdhouses are favored by birds over artificial birdhouses. This is because of their natural aspect and shape, birds indeed prefer to nest in cavities with soft edges as opposed to the artificial square shape of many bird houses.
These 100% natural birdhouses are favored by birds over artificial birdhouses. This is because of their natural aspect and shape, birds indeed prefer to nest in cavities with soft edges as opposed to the artificial square shape of many bird houses.
Gourd birdhouses do not use a perch. In their natural habitat, birds do not use any kind of perch to enter their nest but rely on their flying skills to safely enter the nest. Having a perch in front of the birdhouse can actually attract predators.
Feel free to decorate your gourd birdhouse like you fancy. Some people like to have a natural look other like them painted. Avoid really dark colors if you live in a hot climate to help keep the inside of the gourd birdhouse cool.
Here are some types of cavity nesting birds who love to nest in a gourd bird house:
swallow, bluebird, chickadee, titmouse, bewick's wren, carolina wren, nuthatch, purple martin, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, red-headed woodpecker, flicker, crested flycatcher, barn swallow, robin, pheobe...
Birds usually prefer if the entrance hole does not directly face the wind but rest assured, it is almost guaranteed your birdhouse will attract a family every season. Early spring is a perfect time to hang your gourd birdhouse.
Feel free to decorate your gourd birdhouse like you fancy. Some people like to have a natural look other like them painted. Avoid really dark colors if you live in a hot climate to help keep the inside of the gourd birdhouse cool.
Here are some types of cavity nesting birds who love to nest in a gourd bird house:
swallow, bluebird, chickadee, titmouse, bewick's wren, carolina wren, nuthatch, purple martin, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, red-headed woodpecker, flicker, crested flycatcher, barn swallow, robin, pheobe...
Birds usually prefer if the entrance hole does not directly face the wind but rest assured, it is almost guaranteed your birdhouse will attract a family every season. Early spring is a perfect time to hang your gourd birdhouse.