Early spring is the best time
of the year to put up
birdhouses. There are about
30 species of birds in each
region of the United States
that will use cavities in which
to nest. A great many of them
will consider using birdhouses.
Where you place your
birdhouse is important. Wood
ducks like to be in a tree near
water; house wrens like
houses in small backyard
trees, while bluebirds look for
houses on fence posts that
face open fields where they
can find insects to feed their
young. Earth colors are best
for birdhouses, in order to
blend into their habitat.
