How to Attract Different Bird Species with Wooden Bird Houses?

Bird watching is one exciting hobby that can help a person get the feel of nature at their doorstep, and one of the best ways to invite a variety of bird species into the garden or yard is by providing them with some well-crafted designer birdhouses. In particular, the wooden birdhouses would not only be functional but would also go in tune with the aesthetics of the ambience. Follow this blog to learn how to attract a whole bunch of types of birds with various wooden birdhouses: white country cottage birdhouses, natural wooden bark birdhouses, and wooden plant pot birdhouses.

Understanding The Basics 

Before going into the details of the specific requisites of the different types of decorative birdhouses to choose from, there is a need to grab the basic premises behind the selection of the right kind of birdhouses for various bird species. Birds have varied essential needs when it comes to nesting, and most of the factors come through in terms of the size of the entrance hole, internal dimensions, height off the ground where a birdhouse should be placed, and the site where it is located.

• Hole-Sizes: Not all bird species have the exact hole size entry requirement. Smaller-sized birds, for instance, chickadees and wrens, prefer holes of about 1 1/8 inches in diameter, whilst the more giant birds, such as bluebirds, have cultural hole sizes around 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  
  
• Internal Dimensions: The type of bird that will come and nest varies as per the internal size of the birdhouse. Larger species need more space inside for making a nest and raising the chicks.
  
  
• Height and Placement: The height of the placement of the birdhouse also matters. Some birds desire to have their houses mounted up high; others do not mind having their homes closer to the ground.

Invest In Beautiful Bird Houses To Attract More Birds 

We will now consider how different types of wooden birdhouses or bird nest boxes UK can attract diverse bird species.

White Country Cottage Birdhouse

This country-style birdhouse house Uk comes in a beautiful antique white, so a gift for any wildlife enthusiast or gardener would suit perfectly. The bark roof is topped off by heart-shaped windows that are cut out of the wood. Adorned with a strong jute string, it is free to hang on any tree or branch in your garden. This decorative hanging birdhouse presents beautifully and forms an ideal accessory that injects a touch of class into any country-style or cottage garden.

The Rustic Charm of a Natural Wooden Bark Birdhouse

This extra large garden birdhouse comes with a tree bark finish and three entrance holes to quickly help it blend into the natural hues of your garden. The inside is made from solid wood, and with a secure hanging jute string attached, this woodland-style bird box can be hung from any branch or hook with ease or, if preferred, used as a free-standing garden accessory.

• Nuthatches: Small and lively, these birds usually get along well with nesting in cavities in trees. A natural wood bark birdhouse in a wooded area or a rich garden with plenty of trees may well appeal to nuthatches.
  
  
• Woodpeckers: If there's one bird that likes hammering tree trunks, it is the woodpecker. A wood bark birdhouse with an outside surface that is likewise rough and barked will provide the birds with a perfect grip.
  
  
• Owls: Some of the smaller owl species, for example, screech owls, are reported to be attracted to more giant bark-enchanted birdhouses if these birdhouses are placed in a quiet wooded area. 

Wooden Plant Pot Birdhouse: The Perfect Deal

This country garden accessory is a unique combination of a free-standing birdhouse and a wooden flower pot constructed from reclaimed wood with a natural bark finish. It is not only ideal for creating a nesting space for wild garden birds by adding plants or flowers to the planter, but it also encourages bees and other insects into your outdoor space.

1. Wrens—Being a bird that is more adaptable than most other birds, wrens take quickly to plant pots as well. They will comfortably nest in the sheltered space of a wooden plant pot birdhouse.
   
   
2. Finches: Finches, particularly house finches, will likely feel right at home with the whimsical design of the plant pot birdhouse, especially if it's close to a seed source or another source of their favourite foods. 
   
   
3. Placement Tips: This wooden plant pot birdhouse may be placed in a garden flower bed or on a patio with plenty of leafy growth around it, and the birdhouse must be placed securely so it will not tip over.

Maintenance Tips for Your Favourite Wooden Birdhouses

To keep your birdhouses going strong and ensure the same friendly birds return year after year, they need to be properly maintained and preserved. Here's how you can keep your decorative birdhouses top-notch:

1. Cleaning: Birdhouses must be cleaned, at the very least, once a year; alternatively, they can be done before winter. Remove old nests as they harbour diseases and parasites.
   
   
2. Protection from the Weather: Coat the exterior part of the nesting box with a non-toxic wood sealer or paint, which protects the box from lousy weather. However, one has to be careful about the chemicals they put on the inside, which should be free to avoid bush poisoning birds or fumes when high.
   
   
3. Check for Damage: Frequently inspect your birdhouses for evidence of damage, cracking, or loose fitting of parts. Immediately repair or replace any damaged material in a box to avoid possible harm that could come to these birds and their young.
   
   
4. Avoid Pesticides: Avoid using birdhouses in areas where pesticides have been used. Pesticides may kill the birds.

Make Your Garden More Bird-Friendly

With birdhouses, one can make their garden more attractive to a variety of bird species in several other ways:

• Plant Native Flora: Having native plants in a garden makes inviting birds easier as such plants would offer food that they are used to in addition to material for making nests.
  
  
• Provide Water Sources: A bath or mini pond provides an excellent and effective way of inviting these feathered creatures into the garden. Keep the water fresh and clean, and consider including a water dripper or fountain to add movement, which is particularly attractive to birds.
  
  
• Attract Diversity With Different Foods: Birds come in a variety of species, and they all have different food preferences; hence, you will want to attract as many birds as possible into your area. Consider many or even dozens of bird baths and feeders filled with seeds, suet, fruits, and mealworms.

Conclusion

Attracting different bird species towards your garden is a treasure hunt, and it assures bringing a host of bright wildlife toward your exterior space. You can attract a wide range of bird species by making proper choices, such as a white country cottage birdhouse, natural wood bark birdhouse, and wood plant pot birdhouse, and by placing them in the right places. Good maintenance and proper placement measures will soon change your birdhouses into the places possessing the most life, to your endless delight and that of its tiny feathered guests, the residents of your garden.

These birdhouses not only help the birds but also make the garden a more aesthetically pleasing space. You have to incorporate these birdhouses so that nature truly flourishes. Then, for a man who is deeply in love with bird watching or for someone with just an eye for natural beauty, the aesthetic appeal of these birdhouses will be irresistible.

Happy bird watching!