I first saw this birdhouse (pictured at right) when browsing through the May 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
I thought it was yet another creative use of twigs and sticks that log home owners might enjoy.
And I especially like this one because it’s very colorful… it’s not your typical brown birdhouse.
I know that we are planning to build one or two unique little bird houses when we move into our new log house.
So I did some research and found a number of other cool birdhouses that can be made from sticks and twigs.
Check ’em out…
By the way, I don’t have detailed directions for all of these, but I’ve been using these pictures of birdhouses made from twigs as inspiration for the bird feeders that we eventually plan to build.
A milk carton bird house…
This is your basic birdhouse made of sticks.
Here are the directions to build your own milk carton birdhouse.
A simple twig birdhouse…
This one has a heart cut out of the door at the front perch area. You can buy it here.
A bird house can be any shape and size and made from practically anything!…
Here’s a bird house made using lots and lots of twigs of various shapes and sizes and with a unique topper made of bark.
View the directions for making bird houses out of recycled materials.
A somewhat intricate bird house made of sticks…
This one looks simple enough to build. Just start with a square base — similar to a Kleenex box and preferably made of wood. Then attach the sticks!
Note: Whichever method you choose for building your birdhouse, remember to spray a clear polyurethane on the birdhouse when you’re done. This will make it weather-resistant and able to withstand the elements.
Different species of birds need specially-sized houses constructed to suit their particular needs. Here are suggested birdhouse specs for different birds, as well as some basic birdhouse plans from NatureSkills.com.
Books About Building Birdhouses
Where To Buy Log Cabin Birdhouses
Don’t have the time or patience to build your own birdhouse from twigs?… Then you can buy one already made!
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