Wood Duck Nest Box | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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Woodworking Projects for Backyard Wildlife

Wood Duck Nest Box

Materials

	One 1x12" x 12' rough cedar board
	Twenty 1-1/2" outdoor wood screws or # 7 galvanized nails
	Wire to keep side door closed

Lumber Detail

	Pivot screws work as hinges. To allow the side to open easily, the pivot screw on the opposite side needs to be level with the one in front.
	Loop wire around nails
	Holes for attaching box to a tree or post with nails, lag bolts, or wire.
	Roughen interior area with the back of a claw hammer.

Entrance Detail

Assembly Sequence