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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

{DIY Squirrel Proof Bird Houses}

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?
DIY Squirrel Proof Birdhouse built from Scraps.
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!
Husband Pieter created this one, for some of those Birdies that preferred to Go GREEN...
You can see our Wood Trail to the right.
No House NUMBER...
Do you like them?

Related link:
{Our Backyard Wildlife HABITAT Certificate from August 1997} | previous post by me


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24 comments:

  1. Kays KidsMay 19, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    I am sure every little bird would love a home like that.
    Hugs Kay

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 19, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    very smart to use the pvc pipe! :)

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  3. Draffin BearsMay 19, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    The 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

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  4. ClaudiaMay 20, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    those Bird houses are great! I am wonderfing, when the first Bird Families move in ;O)
    Well done, Husband Pieter!
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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  5. Elisabeth PalzkillMay 20, 2014 at 3:20 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    in gewohnter Schönheit.

    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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  6. biebkriebelsMay 20, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    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.

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  7. smartcatMay 20, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Dearest 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.
    Thanks for a great idea......*s*

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  8. CatherineMay 20, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I do like the little bird houses. Those squirrels are tricky and can figure a way into so many things!
    Have a lovely week Mariette.
    xo Catherine

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  9. Stacy May 20, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    That's a great idea, Mariette! Thanks for sharing. xo

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  10. DIMIMay 20, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Dear 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!!
    Dimi...

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  11. highheeledlifeMay 20, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    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)

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  12. TamagoMay 20, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Oh I love your bird houses and really love that it's home made! Your husband Pieter is really talented!
    Birds around there are so lucky to have beautiful houses, safe from squirrels :-)

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  13. UnknownMay 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    haha no house number.....estoy segura que con esas casitas pronto tendrán muchos vecinos!!!
    Besos
    Leti
    Sin pereza

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  14. Michiko JohnsonMay 20, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    You 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

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  15. decorayadoraMay 21, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Que lindó te quedo en verde !, me gusto mucho el cambio !arietta querida!,,

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  16. GigaMay 21, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Śliczne domki, a szczególnie podoba i się zielony. :)
    Śliczne domki, a szczególnie podoba i się zielony. :)

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  17. GigaMay 21, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Cute cottages, and especially like and the green. :)

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  18. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Very nice. Lucky birdies! And even better that they are made from scraps of wood. :) Have a great day. Tammy

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  19. CEM MANIASMay 21, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Dear 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

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  20. CEM MANIASMay 21, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I added your blog to my list of favorite blogs! Manuela

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  21. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Lieve Mariette ...
    ik 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

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  22. Tante MaliMay 21, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Dear Mariette!
    For sure I like it! So lovely and cute!!! Birds will move in in a minute!
    All the best to you
    Elisabeth

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  23. Elizabeth and Gary May 21, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Hi Mariette,
    Thank 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

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  24. orchid0324May 22, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    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 (^^;)

    PS> 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*

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