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Bird Houses

Sawdust to Sparrows: How a Youth-Led Project Became a Community Movement
November 18, 2025 — One teen’s journey from backyard builder to global advocate for birds and community conservation.
TEXAS
Backlit silhouette of a swallow flying to its nest box, out of which another swallow is poking its head.
How to Keep Bird Nest Boxes From Turning Lethal in Extreme Heat
August 22, 2024 — Temperatures inside nest boxes can exceed 107°F on hot days, a level deadly to nestlings. Here's how to use shade, ventilation, and white paint to protect nesting birds.
Mason bee.
How to Build a Pollinator House
May 28, 2020 — Attract native mason bees by building a place for them to nest.
ROCKIES
A bluebird brings food to a check in a nest box.
Create Homes So Bluebirds Come Your Way
January 01, 2008 — Step-by-step instructions for creating nest boxes for bluebirds.
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