Bird houses, or nest boxes are used by a wide variety of birds that nest naturally in tree cavities.  This includes birds such as wrens, chickadees, nuthatches, bluebirds, Purple Martins as well as some species of woodpeckers, swallows, flycatchers and owls. In addition to traditional style bird houses we also sell WBU Nesting Perches for species that typically nest on ledges such as American Robins, Easter Phoebes, Barn Swallows and Gray Catbirds.  For the winter season we carry roosting boxes to help birds get some shelter and survive cold conditions. Bird houses should be placed out for use between February and March, so birds can inspect them.

WBU Bird House Features

 

Eastern Bluebird Houses

Eastern Bluebird Nesting Box: House Opening: 1½" diameter entrance hole Our top-of-the-line bluebird house includes all of the key elements needed for a successful nesting experience for both tenant and landlord. It's the ideal size for bluebirds, and it includes the proper drainage and ventilation to keep babies dry. Our unique two-way opening system makes cleaning, maintenance and monitoring a snap.

 

 

 

EcoTough® Eastern Bluebird Nesting Box: House Opening: 1-1/2" diameter entrance hole Our top-of-the-line bluebird house includes all of the key elements needed for a successful nesting experience for both tenant and landlord. It's the ideal size for bluebirds, and it includes the proper drainage and ventilation to keep babies dry. Our unique two-way opening system makes cleaning, maintenance and monitoring a snap. EcoTough® feeders and houses are environmentally friendly, high quality products that are made from recycled plastic milk jugs. These feeders and houses prevent used milk jugs from making their way into our landfills. EcoTough® feeders and houses won't rot, crack, fade or warp like wood can. Limited lifetime guarantee.

 

Modern Rustic Bluebird House: House Opening: 1-1/2" diameter entrance hole. Our top-of-the-line bluebird house includes all of the key elements needed for a successful nesting experience for both tenant and landlord. It's the ideal size for bluebirds, and it includes the proper drainage and ventilation to keep babies dry. Our unique two-way opening system makes cleaning, maintenance and monitoring a snap. Made from our EcoTough® frecycled plastic material with a stylish Modern Rustic finish, this earth-friendly nesting box prevents used milk jugs from making their way into our landfills. Won't rot, crack, fade or warp like wood can. Limited lifetime guarantee.

 

 

WBU Basic Bluebird House: The WBU Basic Bluebird House is simple yet functional. This house focuses on the basic needs of its intended residents Eastern Bluebirds. Made from cedar this house features ventilation and drainage holes, doors that open for easy access for cleaning, hooks for hanging and interior ladder so fledglings can easily leave the nest box when the time comes. This bird house has been approved by the North American Bluebird Society. This house can be mounted on the WBU Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Mounting Hardware (sold separately) or a fence. Poles systems tend to offer the best protection from predators. Bluebird boxes should be mounted 4 to 5 feet above the ground and facing away from prevailing winds, and 50 to 100 meters apart. Try to place the boxes close to trees shrubs or fences. Bluebirds will use them when feeding and when young ones are learning to fly.

Dimensions: 12 H" x 6" W x 7¼” D

House Opening: 1½" diameter entrance hole

 

 

 

WBU Sparrow Resistant Bluebird Nest Box: Our WBU Sparrow Resistant Bluebird Nest Box is designed to thwart pesky sparrows from taking over the box. Made from cedar, this house features ventilation and drainage holes, a front door that opens for easy access for cleaning, hooks for hanging and a rough interior so fledglings can easily leave the nest box when the time comes.  According to research at the University of Kentucky, bluebirds prefer a slot entrance to the standard circular hole – whereas sparrows prefer the opposite. In addition, the shallow depth of the box is disliked by sparrows, where bluebirds don't seem to mind. This box is only 5" deep but if sparrows continue to be a problem, a wooden insert is included to reduce the depth to only 3 ½”. Sparrows rarely use this depth, but bluebirds will still happily occupy it. This house can be mounted on the WBU Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Mounting Hardware (sold separately) or a fence. Bluebird boxes should be mounted 4 to 5 feet above the ground and facing away from prevailing winds, and 50 to 100 meters apart. Try to place the boxes close to trees shrubs or fences. Bluebirds will use them when feeding and when young ones are learning to fly.

Dimensions: 10" H x 6" W x  8 1/2" D

 

House Wren Houses

House Wrens inhabit a wide variety of habitats and they readily take to nesting in bird houses (and just about anywhere else they can find). For House Wrens houses should be mounted 5-10 feet high near trees or tall shrubs. House Wrens are quite sociable and will accept nest boxes close to your house. Wren houses should be mounted with the entrance hold away from prevailing winds on a tree, fence post or on a pole WBU Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Mounting Hardware (sold separately). Poles systems tend to offer the best protection from predators. It can also be hung using the WBU Hanging Cable.

EcoTough feeders and houses are environmentally friendly, high quality products that are made from recycled plastic milk jugs. These feeders and houses prevent used milk jugs from making their way into our landfills. EcoTough™ feeders and houses won't rot, crack, fade or warp like wood can. They also come with limited lifetime guarantees.

Dimensions: 8½" x 9½" x 7¼"

House Opening: 1-1/8" diameter entrance hole

EcoTough® House Wren/Chickadee Nesting Box: House Opening: 1-1/8" diameter entrance hole Our high quality EcoTough® House Wren/Chickadee Nesting Box (Green Roof) allows for proper drainage and ventilation to keep the nest and babies dry and has an ideal floor size for wrens and chickadees. It also includes our two-way opening system. The side opens for clean-out, and the roof opens for monitoring the nest. (Hanging hardware included.) EcoTough® feeders and houses are environmentally friendly, high quality products that are made from recycled plastic milk jugs. These feeders and houses prevent used milk jugs from making their way into our landfills. EcoTough® feeders and houses won't rot, crack, fade or warp like wood can. Comes with a limited lifetime guarantee.

 

WBU House Wren House: With its 1" entrance hole, the WBU House Wren House provides great protection for house wrens. Wrens are very protective, so position the nest box in less frequented areas or you might get a scolding from a disgruntled parent.  Made of Eastern White Pine this bird house is constructed to last and features ventilation and drainage holes, doors that open for easy access for cleaning, hooks for hanging and a rough interior so fledglings can easily leave the nest box.  Each bird house also includes a brochure that describes the species that the nest box has been designed for, placement and maintenance of the product. 

House Wrens inhabit a wide variety of habitats and they readily take to nesting in bird houses (and just about anywhere else they can find). For House Wrens houses should be mounted 5-10 feet high near trees or tall shrubs. House Wrens are quite sociable and will accept nest boxes close to your house. Wren houses should be mounted with the entrance hold away from prevailing winds on a tree, fence post or on a pole WBU Advanced Pole System® (APS) Basic Setup Mounting Hardware (sold separately). Poles systems tend to offer the best protection from predators.

Dimensions: 12½" x 6" x 8½"

 

Woodpecker Houses

WBU Downy Woodpecker House: Handcrafted from eastern white pine for durability and insulation, this functional nesting box includes a slate entrance to deter squirrels from chewing on and entering the box. Wood chips are included to allow cavity excavation and drainage holes keep the home dry and clean. The side opens for easy cleaning and observation.

 

 

 

 

Owl Houses

WBU Screech/Saw-whet Owl Box: Saw-whet owls and screech owls have tough competition from other birds because they are so small. The WBU Saw-Whet/Screech Owl House provides a perfect cavity, complete with wood chips for nesting material.   Made of Eastern White Pine this bird house is constructed to last and features ventilation and drainage holes, doors that open for easy access for cleaning, hooks for hanging and a rough interior so fledglings can easily leave the nest box.  Each bird house also includes a brochure that describes the species that the nest box has been designed for, placement and maintenance of the product.  This bird house also comes standard with slate squirrel guard and wood chips. 

Northern Saw-Whet Owls and Eastern Screech Owls prefer to nest in forests or along the forest edge. Houses for Northern Saw-Whet Owls and Eastern Screech Owls are best hung 10 to 30 feet high in a tree away. Face the entrance hold away from prevailing winds and place about 5 to 6 inches of wood shavings on the bottom of the box.

Dimensions: 17¾" x 9¼" x 11"

House Opening: 3” diameter entrance hole

 

 

WBU Barred Owl House: The Barred Owl is a large owl who sings a “who-cooks-for-you, who-cooks-for-you-all” song. The WBU Barred Owl House is made of Eastern White Pine and features ventilation and drainage holes, doors that open on the sides for easy access for cleaning and two hooks for hanging.  Each bird house also includes a brochure that describes the species that the nest box has been designed for, placement and maintenance of the product. 

Barred Owls prefer to nest in forests or along the forest edge. Houses for Barred Owls are best hung 10 to 30 feet high in a tree away. Face the entrance hold away from prevailing winds and place about 5 to 6 inches of wood shavings on the bottom of the box.

Dimensions: 25" x 14¼" x 19"

House Opening: 6½” diameter entrance hole

 

 

Nesting Shelves

WBU Nesting Perch: Some species of birds prefer an open-front box. Song sparrows, catbirds, thrashers, phoebes, robins and barn swallows like to raise their families in a platform nest. The WBU Nesting Perch may be placed under the eaves, inside a garage or bar, or on the side of a building. It offers protection from elements and requires no maintenance and suitable for Gray Catbirds (Dumetella carolinensis), American Robins (Turdus migratorius) and Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica).  Made of Eastern White Pine this bird house is constructed to last and includes a brochure that describes the species that the perch has been designed for, placement and maintenance. 

Dimensions: 9½” x 9¼" x 8 ½"

 

Housing Accessories

WBU Metal Predator Guards: WBU Metal Predator Guards prevent birds and other wildlife, such as squirrels and raccoons from making nest box holes larger.  The metal is chew proof and protects the opening.  Different size diameters are available:

• 1⅛” Diameter
• 1¼” Diameter
• 1½” Diameter 

 

 

 

WBU Wood Shavings: Our WBU Wood Shavings are made from pine trees and provide an annual replenishment of nesting material for woodpeckers, ducks, owls and a variety of other birds which excavate their wood shavings.  Wood shavings resemble the bits of wood a bird would typically excavate from a nesting cavity.  They provide a bit of bedding for the nest and also encourage birds to nest because they resemble a natural situation.  Wood shavings are better than sawdust, which can mat down and retain moisture. Our WBU Wood Shavings are sold in 3.75 Liter (1 Gallon) for individual houses.

 

 

Nest Building Material: Our packaged nesting material, made from natural cotton fibers, is an easy way to offer your birds the material they need for their home-building needs. Simply hang it up and let your birds take what they need to create a place of their own, or take the ball apart and stuff filling in a wreath holder or peanut feeder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WBU Peanut Ball Feeder: Made of powder coated metal, the WBU Peanut Ball Feeder is also a great way to offer backyard birds nesting material during the breeding season. This feeder can hold 3.3 cups (780 mL) of fur, dried grasses or string. Use the Peanut Ball Feeder with a WBU Weather Guard for extra protection from the elements. Simply fill the WBU Peanut Ball Feeder with our Alpaca Fleece Nesting Material and you have a wonderful way to offer your birds the nesting material they need.

Dimensions: 5½" diameter, 6¼" high