This list of free woodworking plans features a collection of birdhouses for many types of birds. For any moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer to build, many are simple patterns for beginners. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality. Please contact individual web sites if you have questions about those woodworking projects. Look for the page navigation link near the bottom of this list as there are many more pages for building free birdhouse projects.
If you enjoy seeing butterflies in your backyard, perhaps you should build this butterfly house. It's an easy project that shouldn't take much time and then you can what for the butterflies to take up residency.
This whimsical raccoon themed bird house would look awesome in your yard and is a fun easy project for an afternoon. Follow along at the link to build your own backyard bird house today.
This fun and whimsical blue jay themed bird house isn't just for blue jays. The 1.5 inch hold and roomy interior will attract a wide variety of birds, hopefully!! Build it this afternoon using the free building instructions at the link.
Birdhouses with personality! Full size patterns for both birdhouse projects shown. Measure 15 - 17 inches high. Make them from 3/4 inch thick pine or cedar.
These comical cartoon head birdhouses are a crowd favourite. If the wind hits the boy's hat exactly so, a propeller on it will spin. The girl wears a flower-adorned cap. ideal for finches and wrens. The exterior measurements are roughly 8 inches broad by 12 inches tall. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
Two popular forest animals, a deer and a rabbit. Build these birdhouses from standard cedar boards. Plan includes full size patterns for both projects pictured. Deer measures 18 inches high. Rabbit measures 17-1/2 inches high.
This bluebird house meets the recommended interior size and shape as well as other features necessary to attract bluebirds, but has been designed to take on the shape of a colorful bluebird. Make it from 3/4 and 1-1/2 inch thick pine boards. All pattern parts are drawn full size. Measures approximately 19 inches tall when completed.
Birdhouses with personality! Full size patterns for both moose and bear birdhouse projects as shown. Measure approximately 17-3/4 inches high when completed. Make them from 3/4 inch thick pine or cedar.
All you need to build this modern birdhouse are some pieces of scrap wood and basic woodworking tools. So easy. Follow along at the link to build your own modern backyard birdhouse.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a three heron nesting platforms on a single 30 foot tall pole. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an osprey nesting platform which should be placed in an open area near or in water. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a northern flicker nestbox made with thick wood to withstand pecking. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a place for small birds to take shelter during bad weather. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a large roosting box for small birds to take shelter in during bad weather. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an unusual Northern Flicker nest box design. Top pulls out for cleaning. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an open nesting platform used by Robins, Mourning Doves, Blue Jays, or Phoebes. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bluebird nest box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an American Kestrel nest box with a side opening and a camera port (optional). You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a nest box for a pileated woodpecker. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small bird house, good size for a wren. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bluebird nest box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Here are some easy to build nesting boxes.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a purple martin house. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a side entrance chickadee house. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small birdhouse for small birds such as wrens, chickadees, and house finches. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bluebird nest box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for nest box where birds enter through open front gable and drop down into box. Upper floor can be lifted out for cleaning. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 16 compartment purple martin house designed to fit around a pole. Sides swing down like a writing desk to allow for cleaning and inspection. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an open nesting shelf for robins or phoebes. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This easy to build bird house is fun to make, even for a beginner.