Birdhouse Building Adventure
Let’s create a cozy home for our feathered friends! This fun family project combines creativity with nature appreciation.
Why Build a Birdhouse?
Connect with nature
Watch feathered visitors up close
Learn basic woodworking
Perfect first building project
Help local birds
Create safe nesting spots
Building Steps
Measure and cut wood
Adults handle cutting; kids measure
Assemble the pieces
Nail or screw together following pattern
Sand edges smooth
No splinters for birds or builders!
Paint and decorate
Let creativity shine!
Bird-Friendly Design Tips
Right-sized entrance
1-1.5 inches for small songbirds
Ventilation holes
Keep baby birds cool in summer
Drainage holes
Prevent water buildup
Weather protection
Overhanging roof keeps rain out
Perfect Placement
Height matters
5-10 feet above ground
Face east or northeast
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Predator protection
Away from cat-climbing spots
Feathered Visitors to Expect
Bluebirds
Love open spaces and meadows
Chickadees
Curious and friendly visitors
Wrens
Energetic with beautiful songs
Bird Watching Fun
Bird Species
Potential backyard visitors
Weeks
Until birds may move in
Eggs
Average clutch size
Family Fun
Guaranteed smiles all around
Bird-Friendly Design Tips
Right-sized entrance
1-1.5 inches for small songbirds
Ventilation holes
Keep baby birds cool in summer
Drainage holes
Prevent water buildup
Weather protection
Overhanging roof keeps rain out
Perfect Placement
Height matters
5-10 feet above ground
Face east or northeast
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Predator protection
Away from cat-climbing spots
Bird-Friendly Design Tips
Right-sized entrance
1-1.5 inches for small songbirds
Ventilation holes
Keep baby birds cool in summer
Drainage holes
Prevent water buildup
Weather protection
Overhanging roof keeps rain out
Perfect Placement
Height matters
5-10 feet above ground
Face east or northeast
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Predator protection
Away from cat-climbing spots