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Two phoebe species nest on platform shelters. Another makes mud nests like barn and cliff swallows. Flycatchers nest in birdhouses. They all catch insects in flight and are fun to watch.
Great-crested Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Ash-throated flycatchers catch flies, wasps, moths and other insects in flight and also eat fruit. They build nests in natural or abandoned tree cavities in deep shady forests and deserts. They will also nest in the right sized birdhouse in the right place. Visit the ash-throated flycatcher nest box page and view or print nest box plans.
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern phoebes make nests of twigs, roots and moss, cemented with mud, lined with grass, hair, and feathers. They like to nest in woodlands near wetlands. Also on house ledges under eaves, in farm buildings, on and under bridge beams, or cliff protrusions. Their nests have been found in culverts, caves, wells, freight train cars and even a ferry that was in use. Visit the phoebe platform shelter page and view or print platform shelter plans.
Say’s Phoebe
Black Phoebe
Nest Boxes & Platforms, Plans & How-to
Phoebes & Flycatchers
Two phoebe species nest on platform shelters. Another makes mud nests like barn and cliff swallows. Flycatchers nest in birdhouses. They all catch insects in flight and are fun to watch.
Great-crested Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Ash-throated flycatchers catch flies, wasps, moths and other insects in flight and also eat fruit. They build nests in natural or abandoned tree cavities in deep shady forests and deserts. They will also nest in the right sized birdhouse in the right place. Visit the ash-throated flycatcher nest box page and view or print nest box plans.
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern phoebes make nests of twigs, roots and moss, cemented with mud, lined with grass, hair, and feathers. They like to nest in woodlands near wetlands. Also on house ledges under eaves, in farm buildings, on and under bridge beams, or cliff protrusions. Their nests have been found in culverts, caves, wells, freight train cars and even a ferry that was in use. Visit the phoebe platform shelter page and view or print platform shelter plans.
Say’s Phoebe
Black Phoebe
Nest Boxes & Platforms, Plans & How-to
Phoebes & Flycatchers
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Two phoebe species nest on platform shelters. Another makes mud nests like barn and cliff swallows. Flycatchers nest in birdhouses. They all catch insects in flight and are fun to watch.
Great-crested Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Say’s Phoebe
Black Phoebe
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