Coveside Birdhouses are Approved by the North American Bluebird Society WHAT MAKES A GOOD BIRDHOUSE? - Designed for the Species - The size of the nesting box, size of the entrance, height of the hole above the floor, and special features, such as, interior ladder, predator guard or nesting material is provided for the specific species.
- Protection from Elements - A slanted roof and recessed floor will allow water to run off easily, keeping the nestbox and its inhabitants dry.
- Ventilation - It is important to have ventilation holes at the top of the house to allow some cross-ventilation to keep the interior of the nesting box cool.
- Drainage - To keep the nest dry and clean, drainage holes are needed, preferably in the corners away from the density of the nest. A dry nest keeps baby birds healthier and discourages the growth of bacteria.
- Insulation - The bird house should be made of substantial material to insulate the babies from temperature changes ... whether extreme heat or extreme cold.
- Rough Interior - Fledglings need a rough surface inside the birdhouse so they can climb out when it is time to leave the nest.
- No Perch - A good birdhouse has no perch because this simply allows predators easy access. Birds need no perches and can easily enter a birdhouse hole without it.
- Easy to Clean - It is important that a birdhouse be cleaned out after every brood fledges. Nesting material should be swept out to keep bacteria or parasites from multiplying. In the fall, the nest box should be cleaned out after it is no longer occupied.
- Easy to Mount - A birdhouse should mount easily and hang firmly so it does not move around, thus allowing the eggs to roll inside.
- Durability - The best birdhouses are constructed to last. Being made of sturdy material, they will not deteriorate after many years of exposure to sun and rain. They should also be secured with nails and screws (not staples) and be designed to repel water.
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 The finest bluebird house on the market! Predator guard is standard to keep starlings, squirrels and other undesirables out, while small floor discourages sparrow nests.
RANGE: Breeds east of the Rockies from southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part of breeding range and Mexico.
HABITAT: Enjoys open woodlands, fields and farmlands with scattered trees.
(12-1/2"h x 6"w x 8-1/2"d)
$32.95
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 The largest of the bluebird houses, this box provides an ideal cavity for the only "all-blue" bluebird.
RANGE: Breeds from southern Alaska, Mackenzie and Manitoba south to western Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona and west to the coast. Winters from British Columbia and Montana south through western U.S.
HABITAT: Breeds in high mountain meadows with scattered trees and bushes; in winter descends to lower elevations, where it prefers the plains and grasslands.
(12-1/2"h x 7-1/4"w x 9"d)
$34.95
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 Needing a slightly larger chamber and entrance hole than their eastern counterpart, this house is ideal for the vivid Western Bluebird.
RANGE: Breeds in throughout the West, north from western Alberta and southern British Columbia, south down the West Coast to Baja and east to eastern New Mexico and western Texas. Winters within most of the breeding range.
HABITAT: Loves open woodlands and pastures.
(12-1/2"h x 6-3/4"w x 9"d)
$35.95
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 Only a few varieties of woodpeckers will live in a man-made box, but the Hairy, Red-headed and Red-bellied Woodpeckers regularly do so. This house comes with wood chips and a slate predator guard to keep squirrels from enlarging the entrance hole.
RANGE: Resides throughout the U.S. and Canada, and north to Alaska. Some northern birds move south for the winter.
HABITAT: Lives in or at the edge of open woods, prefering deciduous forests.
(17-1/2"h x 7-1/2"w x 9-3/4"d)
$42.95
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 Striking design and clever door cleanout. Another instant hit for your bluebird friends. Solid cypress construction featuring an exclusive lap siding patterned door that flips up for cleaning and viewing. Extended front overhang to provide weather protection. Has those famous Heartwood shingles with copper trim. Mounting paddle at bottom for fastening. Dimensions : 9" x 10" x 16"
$72.95
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 An instant best seller! Constructed from high quality cypress wood and incorporating a cedar shingled roof, copper ridge piece and solid copper steeple. 8 inches by 8 inches by 17.5 inches with a 1.5 inch entry hole. The bottom of this unique house is removable for easy annual cleaning.
$102.95
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 Authentic Southwestern Stucco design! Waterproof industrial stucco coating, lodgepole pine rafters and corrugated rusty tin roof. Cleanout in back. Small rubber feet for interior display. 11' x 12 x 13". 1 1/2" hole.
$138.00
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 Couldn't make it to the shore this year? This house will bring the ocean to you in your own backyard. Built for many of the birds that frequent your grounds, it has been designed with excellent ventilation and drainage. The front door opens for easy cleaning and viewing. Convenient mounting paddle makes installation a snap. Wonderful detail includes a shingled roof with copper trim and lateral slat front. 8 inches by 8 inches by 18 inches with a 1.5 inch entry hole.
$102.95
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