Home Bazaar Nantucket Cottage Bird House, Blue, Decorative Wooden Birdhouse

Bring a touch of the eastern seashore to your garden with the Home Bazaar Nantucket Cottage Bird House in Blue. Soft blue siding, crisp white trim, wooden shingles, a center dormer and fabric flowers beneath two faux front windows give this decorative birdhouse charming, coastal-cottage character, while thoughtful features make it a functional home for small songbirds.

Key Features

• Coastal cottage design: Blue siding, white trim, wooden shingles and window flower boxes.
• Small songbird entrance: A 1.25-inch entry hole suits wrens, chickadees and other small cavity nesters.
• Roomy interior: A generous cavity for a nesting family.
• Weather-smart details: The pitched roof sheds rain, base holes drain water and ventilation gaps under the overhang help keep nestlings cool.
• Exit ladder: A screen strip beneath the entrance helps young birds climb out when ready.
• Easy cleaning: The back panel removes for nest checks and cleaning.
• Flexible mounting: Hang on a wall or tree with the attached tab, or post mount with a mounting plate (sold separately).

Product Details

• Brand: Home Bazaar
• Color: Blue with white trim
• Entrance hole: 1.25 inch diameter
• Dimensions: 8.625 x 6.25 x 7.625 inches
• Construction: Wood
• Mounting: Wall or tree hanging tab; post mount with plate (not included)

Birdhouse Tips

Placement

Mount the house 5 to 10 feet high in a sheltered spot, facing away from prevailing winds and strong afternoon sun.

Timing

Put the house up in late winter or early spring, before nesting season begins.

Cleaning

After the young fledge, remove the back panel and clear out the old nest.