There are many Bird House designs to select from and it is important to decide on the correct one to suit the wild bird species that you want to attract. Nest boxes with holes in the fronts will attract tiny birds such as Tits, Fly Catchers and Sparrows. The hole diameter ought to be approximately 25-32mm for these species. A larger hole of up to 60mm is required for bigger birds such as Woodpeckers. Birds such as Blackbirds and Wrens prefer nest boxes with open fronts, and special wedge shaped designs are offered to attract Tree Creepers. Residence Martins and Swallows usually nest beneath the eaves of houses with nest produced of clay and specially designed replica nests can be purchased to suit these species.
Once you have decided on the correct birdhouse to suit the garden bird you are aiming to attract, then you will need to have to pick a suitable web site for the nest box. Normally, it is a good idea to place Bird Houses for smaller species such as Tits and Wrens, in the cover of hedges and shrubs but high sufficient off the ground or deep enough in cover to safeguard from predators. Bird nest boxes for bigger birds such as Blackbirds and Starlings need to be placed 1.five – 5m high in a tree. Location the nesting box even higher in the Tree for Woodpeckers.