Attracting cavity-nesting birds to your yard will help to reduce the insect Provide birdhouses or nest boxes. In addition to providing nesting for birds, houses provide safety and a sheltered place to roost in inclement weather. Feed the birds in order to help keep their populations healthy. Click here for more information on feeding wild birds . However, there are many decorative birdhouses now being offered that are also functional.
Storms normally come out of the east, place the house facing west, south or southwest.
Provide a clear flight pattern to the entrance hole with the entrance approximately 10 feet away from other trees or fences. The house should receive plenty of sunshine throughout the day. When the nesting season comes to an end, always clean out the old nesting material and ensure the house is free of debris. Then leave your house up so birds can use it to roost in the cooler months. Each species of bird has different preferences for habitat and height of the birdhouse.