The Inside Scoop on Birdhouses

Author

Kelsey Waddell
August 09, 2024

Hello, friends! Welcome to today's edition of our bird-watching newsletter, where we'll be focusing on all things birdhouses — from attracting birds to understanding why some birdhouses might be left unoccupied.

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Stories Of The Day:

Birdhouses Going Unused in Your Garden? Try This Advice

Getting birds nesting in your birdhouses can be a tricky business! First, you need to buy or build the right box with the ideal dimensions and design to attract the right types of birds, then

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What do you think- do hummingbirds use birdhouses?

Are you a hummingbird lover? Of course, you are! Hummingbirds are so beautiful and fascinating to watch; many of us want to do everything we can to make them feel welcome in our backyards. But

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Tip Of The Day

While hummingbirds do not use traditional birdhouses, you can attract them by providing nesting materials such as soft plant down, spider silk, and small sticks in your garden. Setting up a hummingbird feeder nearby will also encourage these tiny marvels to stay and build their nests in the vicinity.

The 5 Best Bluebird Houses: Bring Bluebirds to Your Backyard

If you're like most people, you love birds. They're beautiful, sing beautifully, and add a touch of nature to our concrete-and-glass world. And if you're an aspiring birdwatcher, nothing is more exciting than spotting a

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Quote Of The Day

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Birds have wings; they're free; they can fly where they want when they want. They have the kind of mobility many people envy.

- Roger Tory Peterson

Until Next Time…

We hope today’s tips and stories help you create the perfect birdhouse setup and solve any mysteries about why birds might be avoiding your birdhouse. Until next time, happy bird watching and may your backyard be filled with chirps and songs!

- Wild Bird Scoop Team