{"product_id":"bluebird-nest-box-with-peaked-roof-western-red-cedar","title":"Bluebird Nest Box with Peaked Roof - Western Red Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful nest box with its peaked roofline is both pleasing to the eye and designed and built to provide years of durable service for your eastern bluebird bird friends and lasting enjoyment for you! Painstakingly planned and carefully constructed, this high quality birdhouse addresses the essential features of any nest box, namely suitable size, safety, temperature control, moisture control, and ease of maintenance and monitoring.  We give this locally made bluebird nest box an A+ in design and function!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e unfinished western redcedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja plicata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfinished, untreated wood to provide a non-toxic home with rot-resistant western redcedar wood \u0026gt;0.75\"-thick to insulate and protect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRabbet and dado joint construction \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(nailed and glued)\u003c\/span\u003e for strength and tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation holes for air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overhanging sloped roof, recessed floor, and drainage holes to promote dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1.5” entry hole to target access to the intended species, eastern bluebird, and adherence to recommended sizing dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing grooves cut below the entry hole to allow fledgling egress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wooden block hole guard and a real copper plate to protect the entry hole from reaching predators and entrance enlargement via chewing or pecking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA removable, elevated, 0.25” stainless steel wire mesh nest lift\/platform for dryness and parasite management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stainless steel hinged front with a locking pin for secure closing and easy monitoring and clean-out access.  Front panel swings downward for compatibility with a noel guard, if necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall outer dimensions: 16.5\" H x 12.5\" W x 11\" D, including the roof overhang.\u003cbr\u003eBox interior dimensions: 5.25” W x 5.25” D x 8.5\" to 11” H with nest lift factored in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistance from nest platform\/lift to entry hole is 6\", with 2-3\" of headspace available above the entry hole. Distance from box floor to nest lift is 1\" for parasite management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOUNTING\/PLACEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e The box can be mounted on a pole using appropriate brackets on either the back or bottom. It should be placed four to six feet aboveground for ease of monitoring with the opening facing away from prevailing winds, preferably an eastern aspect to maximize warmth from the morning sun. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in the USA by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea woodworker local to Midland, MI\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bill Herr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318875013373,"sku":"BH-A+BB-WRedcedar","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4008\/8136\/files\/redcedar1.jpg?v=1777912295","url":"https:\/\/nature-niche.com\/products\/bluebird-nest-box-with-peaked-roof-western-red-cedar","provider":"Nature Niche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}