Mondays with Martha #145 - Nest Box Basics: Key Design Features

In anticipation of the coming of spring, I'm doing a Nest Box Basics educational series for the month of March. This week I share the key design features you should consider when buying or building a nest box and show examples of different nest box designs.

Helpful resources mentioned:

Great graphic of species-specific portal sizes: nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/features-of-a-good-birdhouse/

Filtered list of bird species in your region and habitat type: nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/right-bird-right-house/

Links to all U.S. species known to use nest boxes with their preferences and design plans: nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/