Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Species of Concern

Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Landscape Design for Wildlife
Nest Boxes for Birds
Woodworking Projects for Wildlife
 
- Basic Songbird Nest Box
- Robin, Barn Swallow and Phoebe Nest Platform
- Barn Owl Nest Box
- Flicker Nest Box
- Downy and Hairy Woodpecker Nest Box
- Kestrel, Saw-whet Owl and Screech Owl Nest Box
- Douglas Squirrel (Chickaree) and Flying Squirrel Nest Box
- Roost Box for Songbirds
- Wood Duck Nest Box
- Economy Bat Houses
- Post Bat House
- Suet Feeders for Birds
Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them
Winter Bird Feeding
Ponds and Birdbaths
Butterflies and How to Attract Them
Resource Books
Related Links
  The Urban Habitat Campaign
   

 
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Fun Projects for Urban Wildlife

Kestrel, Saw-whet Owl, and Screech-Owl Nest Box
 
Materials
One 1x10" x 8' rough cedar board
Eighteen 1-1/4" outdoor wood screws or # 7 galvanized nails
Wire to keep side door shut

Lumber Detail

Lumber Detail

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Kestrel, owl nest box
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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.


Assembly Sequence


Assembly Sequence

 

 
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