Question: will robins use a birdhouse?
Answer: Robins. If you would like to watch Robins, Barn Swallows or Phoebes nesting, you won't need a bird house. ... Robins, Barn Swallows and Phoebes nest on shelves or ledges — and often in locations that seem intrusive to human activities. However, you can attract them to areas you want by building a platform yourself.