Nest Boxes Now
Many species of birds choose holes in trees as their favorite spots to build nests. As old, dying trees are cut down in our neighborhoods, fewer of these cozy nesting cavities are available for our avian friends. These days, many bird species are under major stress and need our help. Habitat loss, climate change, window kills, and other hazards have led to dramatic changes in bird populations in the past 40 years.
The State of the Birds Report, released by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in March, warns that fully 1/3 of the 800+ bird species in the U.S. are in trouble. It states "Among these species, 67 are federally listed as endangered or threatened. An additional 184 are species of conservation concern because of their small distribution, high threats, or declining populations.
Nest boxes are a great way to attract birds to your backyard habitat. Depending on where you live, birds such as Chickadees, House Wrens, Tree Swallows, Nuthatches, Bluebirds, House Finches and even Screech Owls might take up residence. Different species prefer certain size holes and boxes, so be sure to check the specs before you build.
Some birds, such as a Robins, Phoebes and Barn Swallows prefer a nest shelf instead of a box. Click Here for plans. And you can build your own predator-resistant bluebird box with these plans from Chippewa Nature Center.
Questions? Just contact us here.
Many species of birds choose holes in trees as their favorite spots to build nests. As old, dying trees are cut down in our neighborhoods, fewer of these cozy nesting cavities are available for our avian friends. These days, many bird species are under major stress and need our help. Habitat loss, climate change, window kills, and other hazards have led to dramatic changes in bird populations in the past 40 years.
The State of the Birds Report, released by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in March, warns that fully 1/3 of the 800+ bird species in the U.S. are in trouble. It states "Among these species, 67 are federally listed as endangered or threatened. An additional 184 are species of conservation concern because of their small distribution, high threats, or declining populations.
Nest boxes are a great way to attract birds to your backyard habitat. Depending on where you live, birds such as Chickadees, House Wrens, Tree Swallows, Nuthatches, Bluebirds, House Finches and even Screech Owls might take up residence. Different species prefer certain size holes and boxes, so be sure to check the specs before you build.
Some birds, such as a Robins, Phoebes and Barn Swallows prefer a nest shelf instead of a box. Click Here for plans. And you can build your own predator-resistant bluebird box with these plans from Chippewa Nature Center.
Questions? Just contact us here.
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