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Discussion => General Discussions => Topic started by: mauve on April 07, 2010, 10:20:44 AM

Title: Bird house advice needed
Post by: mauve on April 07, 2010, 10:20:44 AM

Hi
we have just moved to a new apartment
which is located very close to Humber river in Etobicoke.
I am delighted to hear birds sing every day right by
our window. With that, I thought of building
a bird house to put on the balcony.
I want to do it right. But for what particular
species should I aim and what to consider, I am not
sure. I would really apreciate informed advice and links to info.
Thank you.

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Post by: Scott on April 08, 2010, 05:20:20 PM

I think the one thing to avoid with houses is attracting House Sparrows.  To help prevent House Sparrows moving in, get a bird house with an opening hole less than 1.25" and without a perch.  Chickadees, Nuthatches & Wrens  will fit into the smaller openings.

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Post by: Anonymous on April 08, 2010, 06:49:44 PM

Link below to the ones that I made which have been working well for chickadees.

http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/v ... ttila#4085 (http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=4085&highlight=bird+box+attila#4085)