By providing nest boxes, people can take personal satisfaction in doing something good, both for their fellow creatures and for the environment. For many people, putting up nest boxes starts out as a minor interest or hobby and soon turns into a full-time weekend occupation. People can see the fruits of their endeavors first-hand. Every time an Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, or other cavity nester chooses to nest in a box they provide, they feel gratified. And doing something good feels good.
Nest boxes provide an opportunity for people to learn about birds and the natural world .
Every time people open a nest box, they peek into the lives of the birds occupying the box. Regular checks enable people to witness the labors of parent birds, from the time they painstakingly build their nest, up to the time they coax their nestlings out of the box to take their first flight. Not only will you survive this fever, you will also be personally responsible for contributing to the survival of cavity-nesting birds in North America.