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.
Birdhouses with personality! Plan includes drawings for both projects in the set. Make from 3/4 inch pine or cedar. Full size drawings.
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 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 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 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 is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an easy to build wren birdhouse. 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 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 typical nest shelf for robins, doves and other similar birds. 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.
Woodworking design of a simple birdhouse. Each piece of timber is a seperate entity so you can manipulate each individually.
Woodworking design of a simple birdhouse. This is the first model I designed in Sketchup, a simple birdhouse.
Construction plans for a 6 ft x 8 ft house for poultry or pigeons.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bluebird house where the front pivots on nails at bottom to allow access 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.
Plans for constructing a single or double wood duck house.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a tree swallow nest box with hinged side allows access and is weatherstripped to keep out rain. 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.
A dovecote is a structure that provides housing for doves or pigeons. This tutorial will show you how to build a lighthouse dovecote for your backyard.
Ha! Cute right! Build a set of monster bird houses using up some of the wood from your scrap pile, I know you have one. Follow along at the link to see how to build it.
Build this birdhouse and attach it to your window with suction cups so you can see the birds.
Included at the link are how to build a birdhouse from a cedar fence picket, build a bird gazebo, build a bird feeder, a purple martin house, and plans for a rabbit box.
Build a bird house nestbox and attach it to a window with sturdy suction cups so you can watch the birds nest.
Here are some easy to construct plans for bluebird nesting boxes that have been proven to work from years of field-testing.
Build a backyard bird house hotel using these free downloadable woodworking plans.
At the link you will find the instructions to build a wooden birdhouse for your backyard. It is so easy even a child could build it with supervision.
Build a simple backyard birdhouse using these free woodworking plans.
This General Store birdhouse was made from a single 1 x 4 inch cedar fence board. Build one with these free woodworking plans.
Every woodworker needs to build a replica plane birdhouse. So cool. You will need 10 to 12 board feet of a exterior grade lumber to build this birdhouse, especially if you want it to last for a long time.
Build a unique birdhouse and incorporate a solar light in the top. Here is how to build it...
At the link you will find easy step-by-step instructions to build this backyard outhouse birdhouse.
This birdhouse is so easy to make from scraps, it would be a great afternoon project to make with the kiddos!