Gilbertson Bluebird House Plans

Link to north american bluebird society. Eastern bluebird house plan a nest box plan for cavity nesting songbirds.

Bluebird Nestbox Plans

Side opening top pivot 100 pitched roof.

Gilbertson bluebird house plans. The large roof provides extra protection from rain and predators. These free bluebird house plans can help any birder build just the right size shape and style of the house to appeal to bluebirds and attract nesting bluebird pairs. Western and mountain bluebird house plans a nest box plan for western and mountain bluebirds this is a fairly easy box to build.

Gilwood slot box. Female bluebirds build tight cup nests atop a looser built base. Preferred by blues over the years this birdhouse mounts quickly and easily on 12 inch conduit.

But the gilbertson pvc house is for more than just bluebirds. Choose north american bluebird society nabs approved birdhouses to increase chances of successful broods and fledges. Gilbertson bluebird nest box.

There is no entrance hole to drill due to the open top slot entrance. This is one of the very simplest bluebird nest box designs you can build. 1 x 6 box.

The box uses the gilbertson conduitrebar mounting system. Keeping the bluebirds nemesis the non native english house sparrow out of your nest box is critical. Its hand crafted by amish woodworkers here in the united states who share your love of bluebirds and backyard birds.

The gilbertson nest box is approved by the north american bluebird society. Can be increased with side height lumber. Thin bark strips pine needles and dry grasses are typical nesting materials.

Nestbox plans the nabs nestbox committee discontinued the nestbox approval process in february of 2012 with the acknowledgement that nestboxes of different designs may work in one geographical area but perhaps not in another. Bluebirds and other species often use nest boxes for roosting in cold weather. Bluebirds are some of the most desirable cavity nesting backyard birds but they need a safe attractive place to nest.

And the gilbertson pvc bluebird small bird house is also one of the best made on the market. Can be used for eastern bluebirds flycatchers swallows titmice chickadees nuthatches and wrens. Please see our resource house sparrows.

This is one of the best sites for information on bluebirds and nest box plans. At the end of the nesting season clean out the nest box one last time and make any needed repairs. Pvc will not rot split or crack and promises to host many successful broods with its great features.

Deadly foreign invaders to find out more this attractive birch look pvc nest box is also predator. The open entrance and shallow design make it less attractive to house sparrows. Design by steve gilbertson.

New with optional poly lumber matching roof. Houses with front or side doors or the gilbertson nest box are recommended for easy monitoring and nest removal. 5 12 cross ventilation.

The flagship box of the north american bluebird society. 1 x 10 roof saw cuts. One of our favorite house sparrow resistant bluebird nest boxes.

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