Price: $39.95
(as of May 21,2023 09:44:56 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Why do bluebirds need my support? Bluebirds typically seek natural cavities to build their nests, such as in old trees or woodpecker holes. But they are facing increasing levels of habitat loss due to deforestation, land commercialization, and aggressive competition by invasive bird species for the same nesting sites. A great way to bring back and boost local bluebird populations is to put up a well-built bird house (aka nestbox), or a trail of them.
Why do I need a bird house? Because you’d like to support bluebirds while enjoying a yard with fewer mosquitos! Bluebirds will also enhance your garden’s ambience with their beautiful songs and playfulness. And bird-watching is known to have positive effects on mental health.
How many will I need? It depends on the size of your property. For a small backyard, mounting two bird houses 5-20 feet apart will allow two different species to nest in them peacefully (e.g. Bluebirds in one and Tree Swallows, Titmice, Wrens or Chickadees in the other). For larger properties, you can create a bluebird trail of any size by mounting nestboxes about 300 feet apart, in singles or in pairs.
Would any bird house do? Not quite! You need a high-quality nestbox that is well-built to sustain the weather, well ventilated, has features to thwart predators, and that is designed to attract bluebirds and give them the shelter they need.
WHITEHORSE is proud to present its new collection of bird houses for outdoors. Our premium cedar birdhouses are built to satisfy bluebirds, and you!
Meets NABS Standards
Our bird houses meet the North American Bluebird Society standards in the following ways:
Made from 3/4″ thick western cedar wood (untreated)A roof overhang of 2 1/2″ on the frontUp-drilled air ventsFledgling kerfsRecessed floor and front doorDrain holes in the floorA 5″ drop (distance from bottom of the entry hole to the floor)Entry hole and floor created in ideal sizes for eastern, western and mountain bluebirdsA double roof helps protect the interior from extreme temperatures
A 15 square inch floor will attract at least the following species:
Eastern BluebirdsTitmiceChickadeesBrown-Headed Nuthatch
A 22 square inch floor will attract at least the following species:
Western and Mountain BluebirdsTree SwallowsWhite-Breasted Nuthatches
A 22 square inch floor will attract at least the following species:
Western and Mountain BluebirdsTree SwallowsWhite-Breasted Nuthatches
A 15 square inch floor will attract at least the following species:
Eastern BluebirdsTitmiceChickadeesBrown-Headed Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebirds
Western Bluebirds
Mountain Bluebirds
Tufted Titmouse
Would any floor size do?
Not quite. Cavity size is one of the main factors that will determine the attractiveness of a nestbox to bluebirds. And experienced bluebirders have discovered that eastern bluebirds tend to prefer a floor size around 15 square inch, while western and mountain bluebirds prefer a floor around 22 square inch. We created a bluebird range map based on their year-round presence and migratory routes. Please select a floor size according to your region in the provided color map. If you live in an area where both eastern and western bluebirds are present, go with the larger floor!
Predator Guards
We extended the entry hole by 1″ and added a stainless steel guard to prevent squirrels and woodpeckers from enlarging it. We also created a set of 5 metal guards (not included) that will make it easier for you to change the hole size to attract or exclude different bird species.
A Double Roof
To make it last longer, our birdhouses are made from 3/4″ thick western cedar wood. We also added a second inner roof that acts as a backup while reducing the likelihood of overheating inside.
A Double Floor
We created this unique floor design to address two problems: water and blowfly larvae. The larvae will drop through the mesh floor and onto the sloped floor which will slide them and any water that enters the box towards the back. Tip: remember to keep the drain holes unclogged from any nesting material.
Weatherproof Joints
Did you know? A wet nest is one of the most common reasons that a nestbox fails. So to prevent windswept rain from entering the box, we constructed the joints in a dado-style to make them wind- and rain-proof. We also drilled the vent holes on the sides at an upward angle!
Material
3/4″ Thick Premium Cedar 3/4″ Thick Premium Cedar
Meets NABS Standards
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2 Vent Holes on Sides
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Predator Guard
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Elevated Mesh Floor
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Sloped Bottom Floor
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5″ Drop
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Fledgling Kerfs
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Rain Kerfs Under Roof
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Constructed with Rust Free Screws
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Earth Conscious
The wood used in making this bird house is 100% FSC (SAI, 2019). That means it is sourced from a forest that is managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.
Support Local Bluebirds
We are beyond excited that you will be supporting bluebirds in your area by giving them a home! So we created a free guide for you that will help you attract these wonderful birds to your property. It is full of proven tips about how to mount your nestbox, attract certain species over others, deter predators, and many more useful tips!
Attractive Packaging
The packaging is full of useful information about bluebirds and installation tips for your new nest box. It is also elegantly designed and looks great as a gift!
Product Dimensions : 7.76 x 7.91 x 12.72 inches; 3.88 Pounds
Item model number : EABL
Date First Available : October 31, 2020
Manufacturer : WHITEHORSE
ASIN : B08CBH4HZB
Country of Origin : China
WELL-BUILT – Made from 3/4″ thick western cedar wood; A stainless steel guard protects the entry hole; A 1″ thick wooden guard thwarts predators; Decking screws used instead of nails for a long-lasting construction
EASY TO INSTALL – A great nestbox for creating a trail! Included: 4 exterior-grade screws, detailed installation tips, and our popular guide on how to successfully attract bluebirds and other species
BIRDS LOVE IT – Inspired by the very successful Gilwood and XBOX birdhouses. This nesting box has a floor size of 4.25″ x 3.5″ (15 square inch), and a 1.5″ entry hole that is suitable for Eastern Bluebirds among other species
HAPPINESS GUARANTEED – We stand by the quality of this bird box and we are confident that it will last longer than other bird houses for outside! (Remember: select a bird house size based on your location on the provided bird-range map)