|
|
How to outfit a flicker bird house .....
There are several reasons why flickers will not nest in ordinary bird houses. It is important to outfit your flicker bird house with just a few of the features that this nesting bird finds attractive. Perhaps the best type of flicker bird house is the one that is made with really old wood, as these birds are insect feeders that also share the desire to peck with other woodpeckers. You can actually buy bird houses online that are especially made with a wood that is over a hundred years old. This appeals to the flicker which feels most comfortable pecking and feeding on gnarly or punky wood. Another must have feature for a flicker bird house is a bed full of sawdust as flickers to eliminate in their homes. The best flicker bird house is shaped like a mail box with a demi-chalet roof that keeps predators away from their brood. Remember that flicker bird houses must open either at the back or the top so that you can clean out the sawdust which can start to smell after a while. Two good online places to find mailbox shaped bird houses that are suitable for flickers are listed below. Choose yours now and enjoy the company of flickers in your yard.
The Bird Shed
Fun and functional bird houses
|