Can I put these birdhouses outside?

Yes, I have my birdhouses in my yard and had bluebirds in my bluebird nesting box this past summer.

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What direction should a birdhouse face?

A birdhouse and its entrance hole should face away from prevailing winds. In the United States, it's very common for a birdhouse to face east, which is often faced away from the prevailing wind and the strong afternoon sun.

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Should you clean out your birdhouse?

Birdhouses should be thoroughly cleaned after the nesting season ends and the last young birds have left the nest. Depending on the types of birds that have used the house, it may be ready for cleaning as early as late summer. Mid to late fall is the ideal time to be sure all bird houses are cleaned.

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Should you put anything in a new birdhouse?

Adding nesting material to birdhouses is not usually a good idea, and the birds that want to use the house may simply remove any well-meaning additions before they begin nest construction. In the end, this makes more work for the birds and makes a birdhouse with included nesting material less attractive overall.

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When is the best time to put up a new birdhouse?

The best time to put up a new birdhouse is in the fall or winter so that birds will have plenty of time to locate them before the breeding season. What type of bird you want to attract will determine where you place a birdhouse.

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Where should you not put a new birdhouse?

Avoid placing birdhouses in close proximity to bird feeders and birdbaths. This is because smaller songbirds may feel threatened from larger predators. Birds tend to use birdhouses in places they feel comfortable. Therefore, if birds are not using your birdhouse, it might be time to try a new location.

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Should birdhouses be in sun or shade?

According to a press release from Lund University, Andreasson also recommends setting up birdhouses in a slightly more shady place.

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How high should a birdhouse be from the ground?

Pick the perfect height: Your birdhouse must be at least 5 feet above ground. This protects vulnerable birds from most ground-roaming predators. There's no need to go above 12 feet high: birds don't want to live in the penthouse!

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What is the best location for a birdhouse?

Place Bird Houses Away From Activity. And being placed away from human activity doesn't hurt either! Bluebirds, however, like to nest in quiet, open areas. Trees, poles and spaces under eaves can work well.

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What do birds want in a birdhouse?

Birds want a cozy space. Think of a hollow tree; that pocket is snug and deep. Cavity-nesting birds like their houses that way, too; 5 by 5 inches at the bottom is an ideal dimension for most species, with a depth of 5 to 6 inches below the entry.

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Do birdhouses actually help birds?

Birdhouses are often called nesting boxes because they provide a safe place for birds to build their nests, protected from the elements and predators. In the winter months, they give visiting birds a place to snuggle together for warmth away from the cold air.