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That Nest in BirdhousesPlatform Nesters: Robins, Phoebes, Doves…Raptors…more
Robins and phoebes readily nest on platform shelters. More back yard birds may also nest on platforms. Red-tailed hawks, great horned owls and osprey nest on high mounted platforms.
American Robin
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. View and print platform shelter plans.
Say’s Phoebe
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
House Finch
Carolina Wren
Song Sparrows, Catbirds & Brown Thrashers
Gilbert H. Trafton recommended platforms open on all four sides for Thrashers, Catbirds and Song Birds, “Bird Friends” 1916. Just what experience this advice is based on is uncertain.
A USGS research center web site and an older version of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation brochure included Catbirds and Thrashers as users of platforms.
The original brochure said: “These birds will use the nesting platform when natural nesting sites are unavailable. The platforms should be placed in partial shade along main branches of trees or under the eaves of a shed or porch roof.” However, in 1993, Catbirds and Thrashers were deleted from the brochure because of a lack of documentation.
Song Sparrow
Brown Thrasher
Barn Swallows, Cliff Swallows & Black Phoebes
These birds make nests of mud reinforced with straw and grass. Usually their nests adhere to vertical rock faces, concrete walls and beam sides, usually under some kind of shelter.
These shelters may be useful in places where there are no overhead shelters. Chances may be slim of attracting birds to these shelters, but they involve little effort and make nice ornaments.
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Black Phoebe
Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk and Osprey
Back yard birds? Well, yes actually. These and other larger predators occupy nests in towns and city outskirts to varying extents. Great horned owls are occasionally spotted in large city parks. Ospreys often nest on lake and ocean sides of towns and cities. Red-tailed hawks are occasionally reported nesting on tall buildings and chasing prey in New York City, Cincinnati, Denver and more cities.
Under the right circumstances, these three large predators may nest on wide platforms mounted high on posts in well chosen locations. Building one is a considerable project.
Great Horned Owl
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
Platforms & Shelters – Plans & How-to
Platform Nesters: Robins, Phoebes, Doves…Raptors…more
Robins and phoebes nest on platform shelters. More back yard birds may also nest on platforms. Red-tailed hawks, great horned owls and osprey nest on high platforms.
American Robin
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. View and print platform shelter plans.
Say’s Phoebe
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
House Finch
Carolina Wren
Song Sparrows, Catbirds & Brown Thrashers
Gilbert H. Trafton recommended platforms open on all four sides for Thrashers, Catbirds and Song Birds, “Bird Friends” 1916. Just what experience this advice is based on is uncertain.
A USGS research center web site and an older version of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation brochure included Catbirds and Thrashers as users of platforms.
The original brochure said: “These birds will use the nesting platform when natural nesting sites are unavailable. The platforms should be placed in partial shade along main branches of trees or under the eaves of a shed or porch roof.” However, in 1993, Catbirds and Thrashers were deleted from the brochure because of a lack of documentation.
Song Sparrow
Brown Thrasher
Barn Swallows, Cliff Swallows & Black Phoebes
These birds make nests of mud reinforced with straw and grass. Usually their nests adhere to vertical rock faces, concrete walls and beam sides, usually under some kind of shelter.
These shelters may be useful in places where there are no overhead shelters. Chances may be slim of attracting birds to these shelters, but they involve little effort and make nice ornaments.
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Black Phoebe
Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk and Osprey
Back yard birds? Well, yes actually. These and other larger predators occupy nests in towns and city outskirts to varying extents. Great horned owls are occasionally spotted in large city parks. Ospreys often nest on lake and ocean sides of towns and cities. Red-tailed hawks are occasionally reported nesting on tall buildings and chasing prey in New York City, Cincinnati, Denver and more cities.
Under the right circumstances, these three large predators may nest on wide platforms mounted high on posts in well chosen locations. Building one is a considerable project.
Great Horned Owl
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
Platforms & Shelters – Plans & How-to
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American Robin
Eastern Phoebe
Say’s Phoebe
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
House Finch
Carolina Wren
Song Sparrows, Catbirds & Brown Thrashers
Gilbert H. Trafton recommended platforms open on all four sides for Thrashers, Catbirds and Song Birds, “Bird Friends” 1916. Just what experience this advice is based on is uncertain.
A USGS research center web site and an older version of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation brochure included Catbirds and Thrashers as users of platforms.
The original brochure said: “These birds will use the nesting platform when natural nesting sites are unavailable. The platforms should be placed in partial shade along main branches of trees or under the eaves of a shed or porch roof.” However, in 1993, Catbirds and Thrashers were deleted from the brochure because of a lack of documentation.
Song Sparrow
Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Barn Swallows, Cliff Swallows & Black Phoebes
These birds make nests of mud reinforced with straw and grass. Usually their nests adhere to vertical rock faces, concrete walls and beam sides, usually under some kind of shelter.
These shelters may be useful in places where there are no overhead shelters. Chances may be slim of attracting birds to these shelters, but they involve little effort and make nice ornaments.
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Black Phoebe
Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk and Osprey
Back yard birds? Well, yes actually. These and other larger predators occupy nests in towns and city outskirts to varying extents.
Great horned owls are occasionally spotted in large city parks. Ospreys often nest on lake and ocean sides of towns and cities. Red-tailed hawks are occasionally spotted nesting on tall buildings and chasing prey in New York, Cincinnati, Denver and more cities.
Under the right circumstances, these three large predators may nest on wide platforms mounted high on posts in well chosen locations. Building one is a considerable project.
Great Horned Owl
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
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