Decorative bird houses made from unusual materials  ...

Most of us are familiar with decorative bird houses that have an American folk art or rustic theme but lately birdhouses are being created from more unorthodox materials.  It used to be that decorative birdhouses were defined as being wooden and hand painted but thanks to the imagination and talent of all the craftsmen out there, you can purchase birdhouses that are much more unorthodox.

One trend in decorative bird houses are houses made out of tempered steel or aluminum.  These birdhouses often feature many nesting holes (to keep them cool) and resemble small condominiums.  Although plastic is not really recommended you can buy all kinds of amusing models made to resemble everything from haunted mansions to dwellings from mother goose stores.  Perhaps the most unusual decorative birdhouses are the ones made out of a mixture of stained glass or etched glass and wood trim.

If you are interested in buying decorative birdhouses check out the unusual offerings at the following sites.  These sites also sell birdhouses that are designed to attract specific birds such as purple martins and chickadees.

The Bird Shed
Really nice decorative birdhouses in all price ranges.

The correct placement of a decorative bird house