Decorative bird houses are a great way to draw birds to your yard without inviting them to stay overnight. Here’s everything you need to know about decorative bird houses.
Why should I get decorative bird houses?
There are two reasons you might want to get decorative bird houses rather than regular bird houses. One, decorative bird houses are often more aesthetically appealing than regular old bird houses. Decorative bird houses can be crafted into any shape. Regular bird houses take on standard forms that are not always as attractive as decorative bird houses. Also, decorative bird houses can add to the interior of a house, regular bird houses do not.
The other reason to get decorative bird houses is to prevent birds from roosting in your bird houses. When a bird finds a home that it likes, it will return again and again and again. If you like looking at the bird, but don’t want to extend the invitation to include an overnight or over winter stay, get decorative bird houses that do not include entryways for the birds.
However, this is not a sure fire way to keep birds out of your decorative bird houses. Birds are little and resourceful and if it’s between braving the cold and finding somewhere warm to stay, they’ll opt for warmth!
Build it and they will come
If you like the look of decorative bird houses and you don’t really care if the birds come for a long-term visit, you might just get some slumber parties! Decorative bird houses that have opening and large living areas will invite certain species of birds to stay. You should be aware that if a bird family takes up in your decorative bird houses, your decorative home will probably be ruined. Decorative bird houses are not usually as durable as regular bird homes and the birds will make the inside messy.
Why do birds flock to decorative bird houses?
A bird will flock to well done decorative bird houses that are strategically placed if for no other reason than to take a rest. A strategically placed decorative bird houses will be in areas that are safe from predators. If a bird or squirrel can reach the decorative home from any angle, birds will not hang out there for long.
Also, birds like to have food and water sources so if you want your birds to hang around your decorative bird houses, you should put a bird feeder in the area.
