Having such a vast property with gardens and trees, results in having lots of birds.
Since we received our Backyard Wildlife HABITAT Certificate, we always have provided shelter for our garden residents.
But HOW to make Squirrel Proof Bird Houses?
Since squirrels love to gnaw at the in-flight opening and ruin it, this PVC pipe is the solution!
Front of Bird House is a Natural Red Oak Plank, left from our Office renovation last spring.
Sides, top, bottom as well as back is made from other scraps.
Perch makes it a luxurious New Home for our Feathered Residents!
You can see our Wood Trail to the right.
Do you like them?
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{Our Backyard Wildlife HABITAT Certificate from August 1997} | previous post by me
I am sure every little bird would love a home like that.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kay
very smart to use the pvc pipe! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThe bird houses are lovely and sure the birds will be very happy visiting here.
We don't have squirrels in NZ but have enjoyed seeing them in Hyde Park and a few places overseas.
Happy week
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethose Bird houses are great! I am wonderfing, when the first Bird Families move in ;O)
Well done, Husband Pieter!
Love and hugs,
Claudia
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletein gewohnter Schönheit.
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Ze zien er prachtig uit. Eekhoorntjes hebben we niet in onze tuin, maar wel een kat, dus we kijken nu naar de vogels die in en uit vliegen bij de buren.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette.....This solution is downright brilliant! We stopped putting up houses due to squirrels. They're cute to watch in the woods but like mini bulldozers around wood.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great idea......*s*
I do like the little bird houses. Those squirrels are tricky and can figure a way into so many things!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week Mariette.
xo Catherine
That's a great idea, Mariette! Thanks for sharing. xo
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette,your bird houses are so beauiful!!And very nice made from Pieter!!I must show them to my hubby ,so he can make on for our garden!I love watching the birds visiting my yard!Thank you for sharing and for your sweet comment on my post!I really appreciate your visits!Have a happy week!!Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Love these ... and what a fabulous tip you have shared .. pvc pipe is a brilliant idea ...the squirrels are cute but can chaos lots of havoc too! We are still trying to keep them off the feeders... they always manage to find a way... they are so smart... but I think your pvc pipe perch will solve some challenges. Pieter did a fabulous job on these.... hugs and blessings, Celia M. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteOh I love your bird houses and really love that it's home made! Your husband Pieter is really talented!
ReplyDeleteBirds around there are so lucky to have beautiful houses, safe from squirrels :-)
haha no house number.....estoy segura que con esas casitas pronto tendrán muchos vecinos!!!
ReplyDeleteBesos
Leti
Sin pereza
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYou has lots of birds the squirrels is natural red oak plank left your office from least spring screpo.
Your Piter is prefered to go Green wood tril to the right
It was fantastic new started 10-4-2011 August 1997 20 years ago 205 winfield Road.
Hugs to love to both of always!
Michiko
Que lindó te quedo en verde !, me gusto mucho el cambio !arietta querida!,,
ReplyDeleteŚliczne domki, a szczególnie podoba i się zielony. :)
ReplyDeleteŚliczne domki, a szczególnie podoba i się zielony. :)
Cute cottages, and especially like and the green. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Lucky birdies! And even better that they are made from scraps of wood. :) Have a great day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette, amazing post! I really like houses for birds! Tomorrow, I will also post on my blog a nice little house for birds ... Hugs, Manuela
ReplyDeleteI added your blog to my list of favorite blogs! Manuela
ReplyDeleteLieve Mariette ...
ReplyDeleteik ben gek op vogelhuisjes ..
ik hed er vroeger een op school gemaakt en heeft jaren bij mij
moeder in de tuin gehangen..,,
Maar jullie vogelhuisjes zijn ook mooi geworden ..dat heeft je man heel mooi gemaakt ..
veel liefs uit griekenland
Dear Mariette!
ReplyDeleteFor sure I like it! So lovely and cute!!! Birds will move in in a minute!
All the best to you
Elisabeth
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit..you are always so sweet to me :)
Your birdy house fits so perfectly in with nature. I bet the birdies are fighting over this house.
Squirrels can be a pest and I can see them wanting to nest, so your tube idea is wonderful.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
Wow!!! Great birds' house for you♡♡♡ And "PVC" pipe wonderful idea☆☆☆ Since we don't have many birds around here, my food for bird were ended up for cats (^^;)
ReplyDeletePS> Thank you SO much for your sweet words for me, I've had rice porridge for awhile p;) Finally slowly getting better♪♪♪
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend Mariette, xoxo Miyako*