Bird Houses & Nesting Box Woodworking Plan
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Great Crested Flycatchers use this nest box. House Sparrows are attracted to bird houses with entrance holes of the size in this model. Chickadees, Nuthatches, Titmice, Wrens, Tree and Violet Green Swallows may use this nest box.
The Great-crested Flycatcher nest box is constructed with Red Cedar. Wood stock is rough-cut on both sides so birds can grip interior and exterior surfaces.
It has a 6" by 6" floor, 9" inside ceiling, 1 3/4" diameter entrance hole located 7" above the floor and ventilation openings in the floor and under the roof. The hinged roof provides easy access for monitoring and cleaning. Shutter hooks secure roof in closed position. Pilot holes in both primary and secondary work pieces makes for easy assembly in minutes. Mount on tree or post in a secluded area in the woods between six and ten feet high with partial sun and shade.
Remove the nest after the brood rearing seasons are over.
Safety First
- Assemble woodworking projects in a safe area.
- Always wear eye protection. Eye injuries are the most common accident.
- Keep hardware and tools away from children.and infants
- Store tools and equipment away when not in use.
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