Tag: #birdhouse
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Hummingbird Hotel
I was painting my latest birdhouse fabrication red yesterday when a hummingbird hovered overhead, hence, the name, Hummingbird Hotel. This structure features a sliding roof slanted at 22.5 degrees–it is held in place by screws covered by slats that rotate. Simply turn two screws “lefty-righty” to release the roof if you wish to clean the…
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Cob-Webbed Birdhouse
Built this birdhouse for small birds, but to date I’ve only attracted cob webs. Removed the webs after I took this photo. Put up a total of four “hand-crafted” bird houses with no takers so far, however, I did see a sparrow last week checking out the one in the front yard. Remain hopeful.
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Open for Business…
I built another birdhouse. The challenge now is where to place it. I put it up two days ago. Yesterday, I spotted a scrub jay collecting nesting matter near the birdhouse. No sale, so far, but lots of hope. Actually, a scrub jay is too large for the house which is intended for a wren–and…
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House Hunting?
After taking a bath, this bird flew over to a birdhouse I am rehabbing. Is it drying off, or checking the accommodations? I’m still trying to figure out what type of bird it is in case I have to make the entry larger. Birds like to squeeze in the opening–they’ll avoid a hole that is…
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