Birdhouses and Feeders

This handy resource features clear illustrations and step-by-step guidelines for the construction and mounting of 30 cozy homes and feeders for our feathered and furry friends. Just a few basic requirements is all it takes to build structures for wrens, bluebirds, owls, robins, squirrels, titmice, and other species.

G. Barquest is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Engineering. R. Ellarson is  Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Ecology. S. Craven is Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin.

INTRODUCTION
  A Rewarding Activity
  Construction Guidelines
SHELVES
  Nest Shelf for Robins and Phoebes
  Roofed Shelf for Robins and Phoebes
HOUSES
  Houses for Wrens, Bluebirds and Tree Swallows
  Wren House
  House for Wrens, Bluebirds and Tree Swallows
  Tin Can House
  Bluebird Houses
  Vince Bauldry Bluebird House
  Hill Lake Bluebird House
  Peterson Bluebird House
  Herman Olson Bluebird House
  Houses for Purple Martins
  Martin House Pole
  Two-Story Martin House  Ranch Style Martin House   Houses for Sparrow Hawks and Screech Owls
  Sparrow Hawk and Screech Owl House
  Barn Owl Housing
  Barn Owl Nest Box
  Houses for Wood Ducks
  Wood Duck House
  Houses for Chickadees, Titmice and Nuthatches
  Rustic House for Chickadees, Titmice and Nuthatches
  Houses for Fox and Gray Squirrels
  Bat Conservation International’s Official Bat House
FEEDERS
  Sheltered Feeder
  Window Sill Feeder
  Log Suet Feeder
  Suet Feeder
  Circular Feeder
  Tin Can Feeder
RECYCLING FOR FEEDERS AND HOUSES
  Milk Jug or Bleach Bottle Feeders
  Cardboard Milk or Juice Carton Feeder
  Sunflower/Safflower Seed Feeder
  Thistle Seed Feeder
  Tire Shelters
  Plastic Pail Wood Duck Houses