Hairy Woodpecker Birdhouse
Make a 6″ by 6″ floor (inside dimensions) and a 14″ floor to ceiling height (inside front). Drill a 1 5/8″ diameter entrance hole located 11″ above the floor (to top of hole). Cut or drill ventilation openings in the floor and under the roof.
Drill countersunk pilot holes in primary work pieces. Drill regular pilot holes in secondary work pieces. This reduces a tendency for wood to split. It also makes for easy assembly in minutes with a power or hand held screwdriver.


Because this nest box installation is at a significant height, it should be installed and maintained by professionals. Carpenters, electricians, line workers, etc. often have the right equipment and experience.
Other woodpeckers and birds may also use this nest box. Monitor this house. House sparrows and starlings like birdhouses with larger entrance holes.
Hairy Woodpecker Birdhouse

Make a 6″ by 6″ floor (inside dimensions) and a 14″ floor to ceiling height (inside front). Drill a 1 5/8″ diameter entrance hole located 11″ above the floor (to top of hole). Cut or drill ventilation openings in the floor and under the roof.

Drill countersunk pilot holes in primary work pieces. Drill regular pilot holes in secondary work pieces. This reduces a tendency for wood to split. It also makes for easy assembly in minutes with a power or hand held screwdriver.
Because this nest box installation is at a significant height, it should be installed and maintained by professionals. Carpenters, electricians, line workers, etc. often have the right equipment and experience.
Other woodpeckers and birds may also use this nest box. Monitor this house. House sparrows and starlings like birdhouses with larger entrance holes.
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