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That Nest in BirdhousesRaptors that Nest in Boxes & Platforms
Nine owl species, two falcons, a hawk and ospreys nest in boxes or platforms. See their geographic ranges, their habitats, nesting habits, birdhouse plans and where to install them.
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Western Screech Owl
Boreal Owl
Saw-whet Owls
Forages for beetles, ants, and grasshoppers, corn, acorns, berries and other wild fruit. Builds nests in cavities it excavates in trees, telephone poles, or fence posts and also nests in birdhouses. See the saw-whet owl nest box page and view or print nest box plans.
Barn Owl
American Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
Raptors that Nest in Boxes & Platforms
Nine owl species, two falcons, a hawk and ospreys nest in boxes or platforms. See their geographic ranges, their habitats, birdhouse plans and where to install them.
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Western Screech Owl
Boreal Owl
Saw-whet Owls
Forages for beetles, ants, and grasshoppers, corn, acorns, berries and other wild fruit. Builds nests in cavities it excavates in trees, telephone poles, or fence posts and also nests in birdhouses. See the saw-whet owl nest box page and view or print nest box plans.
Barn Owl
American Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
Nest Boxes & Platforms
Building and installing nest boxes or large tall platforms involve dangerous heights and potential for serious injuries. Only professional trades workers should attempt these projects.
Great Horned Owl Platform, Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey
Raptors that Nest
in Boxes & Platforms
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Nine owl species, two falcons, a hawk and ospreys nest in boxes or platforms.
Great Horned Owl
Barred Owl
Eastern Screech Owl
Western Screech Owl
Pygmy Owl
Boreal Owl
Hawk Owl
Saw-whet Owls
Barn Owl
American Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Red-tailed Hawk
Osprey
Nest Boxes & Platforms
Building and installing nest boxes or large tall platforms involve dangerous heights and potential for serious injuries. Only professional trades workers should attempt these projects.
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