Birdhouses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 nesting box for barn owls that can be placed in a barn or attic, with an access hole cut through an outside wall. 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 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 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.

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.

Here are some easy to build nesting boxes.

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.

This easy to build bird house is fun to make, even for a beginner.

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 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 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.

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 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.