Many of our favorite backyard birds rely on birdhouses to nest and stay warm, especially in tidy suburban landscapes where natural nesting sites like dead trees and brush piles are scarce.
Species such as house wrens, bluebirds, chickadees, and titmice readily take to birdhouses, while others like purple martins and nuthatches prefer specially designed nesting boxes. However, some birds simply won’t move in, no matter if you have the best birdhouse in the area or how inviting your setup may be.
