Oct 16 2026
Birdhouses provide valuable nesting spaces for cavity-nesting birds such as bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, and Tree Swallows. During the breeding season, these small shelters become busy nurseries where adult birds raise their young, bringing food to hungry nestlings and protecting them until they are ready to leave. Once the nesting season ends, however, a birdhouse may …
Oct 16 2026
As autumn gives way to winter, many backyard birdwatchers begin cleaning feeders, putting away garden tools, and preparing their outdoor spaces for colder weather. If you have birdhouses in your yard, you might wonder whether they should come down for the season or remain outside until spring. The good news is that you can leave …
Oct 16 2026
Birdhouses and roosting boxes may look almost identical at first glance. Both provide enclosed spaces where birds can find shelter, and both can be wonderful additions to a bird-friendly backyard. However, these two structures are designed for different purposes, and their construction reflects the different needs of birds throughout the year. A traditional birdhouse, also …
