Where to Put a Tree Swallow Nest Box: Height, Spacing & Pairing
Place a Tree Swallow nest box correctly with Cornell NestWatch guidance on habitat, 5–6 ft height, 35 ft spacing, entrance direction, pairing and fledgling ladders.
Where to Put a Chickadee Nest Box: Species-Specific Placement Guide
Place a chickadee nest box correctly by species. Compare Black-capped, Carolina, Mountain, Chestnut-backed and Boreal Chickadee height, spacing, habitat and bedding.
Where to Put an Eastern Bluebird House: Height, Habitat & Spacing
Learn where to place an Eastern Bluebird nest box, including habitat, mounting height, spacing, entrance direction, predator protection and Tree Swallow pairing.
Wood Duck Nest Box Guide: Placement, Predator Guards & Bedding
Set up a Wood Duck nest box with Cornell NestWatch dimensions, placement, spacing, predator protection, bedding and fledgling-ladder guidance.
Eastern Screech-Owl Nest Box Guide: Placement & Dimensions
Set up an Eastern Screech-Owl nest box with Cornell NestWatch dimensions, placement, height, bedding, predator protection and monitoring guidance.
European Starlings in Nest Boxes: What Should You Do?
Learn how to keep European Starlings out of nest boxes with correct entrance sizing, better placement and safe, species-specific management.
House Sparrows in Nest Boxes: What Should You Do?
Learn how to recognize House Sparrows in nest boxes, reduce competition with native cavity nesters, and choose safer prevention and management steps.
Native Shrubs and Trees That Create Better Nesting Habitat
Build better nesting habitat with regionally native shrubs and trees, layered vegetation, insect-rich plants, seasonal food, leaf litter and safer yard maintenance.
