Bluebird Nest Boxes are made with many features in mind. Hole size, nest area size and location are just a few features to keep in mind when designing a Bluebird Nest Box. Here is a pdf file you may look at and or download to see all the features to keep in mind when designing a Bluebird nest box.
You may also look through the ready-made plans here and download the plans you would like:
The Easy View Clean nest box has a roof that comes off for viewing. And the front is a door that swings out for cleaning.
The Entrance Under nest box uses the concept that Bluebirds will and can use the entrance hole on the bottom. It is also thought the Tree Swallow will not use an entrance hole like this one leaveing it to the Bluebirds. Another nice thing about this nest box is that if the theories are wrong and the Bluebird rejects it, an entrance hole could be drilled in the front board making it usuable again.
The tin flashing is an unproven idea that hopefully will work.
If anyone uses these nest box plans please let me know how they worked for you.
The Easy View was a collaberated effort of Jim Potter and Clarke Snell. The Entrance Under nest box was designed by Clarke Snell using the concept (not his) of the hole in the bottom.
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