The Clubhouse
This Clubhouse is meant to be a gathering place for wren, finch, down woodpecker, swallow, and nuthatch. It's based on the most famous location in golf—the clubhouse at Augusta National—and features wraparound balconies and two separate nest boxes. Available atyardenvy.com, $120.
Basic DIY
Even if you have never tackled a woodworking project before, you can make a basic birdhouse with very few tools and materials (oftentimes with scraps of lumber you currently have). To learn more, check out our easy step-by-step onHow To: Make a Birdhouse, one of Bob Vila's30 Days of Easy Summer DIY.
Amish-Made
This pine birdhouse is part of the Willow Run Collection, designed and constructed by Pennsylvania Amish master craftsmen. It is finished in a weather-resistant stain and features a standing seam copper roof topped with a decorative lathe turned finial. Available at theamishshop.com, $219.
Sweet Tweet Bird House
Who said a birdhouse has to look like a house? This whimsical owl-shaped abode is handmade of wood with a door for cleaning and hook for hanging. It measures 5"W x 6"D x 10"H and is available atSundance, $45.
The RALPH
The RALPH birdhouse was inspired by Ralph Rapson's iconic Greenbelt House design. Hand-made from sustainably harvested teak, the birdhouse boasts a 10"-wide angular roof span made from sandblasted 1/4" aluminum plate. Available atmodernbirdhouses.com, $195.
Victorian Manor
This charming Victorian Manor with Bracket Bird House is designed for use by a large variety of backyard birds and features pine shingles, gables, and window balconies. Available atyardenvy.com, $95.
Loll Pitch Birdhouse
Loll—the Duluth, MN-based outdoor furniture company—offers birdhouse designs made from the same recycled material as their popular products. Available in a pitch (shown here) and cube design, the modern birdhouses are weather resistant, durable, and come in a selection of eight different colors. Available atLoll, $79.
Loll
Bird House Finland
The carefully thought-out design of the Bird House Finland comes out of a distinctive home-built kit. Made of pliable birch plywood veneer and measuring 16-1/2"H x 5-1/2"W x 7-1/2"D, the birdhouse requires no tools to assemble. The roof is easily removed for seasonal cleaning. Available atFinish Design Shop, $69.
Finish Design Shop
Bluebird Convertible
结合钢框架与西方雪松,提单uebird Convertible birdhouse from Wildlife Allies is the ideal place for bluebirds to nest. The front design can be easily removed and replaced with other Wildlife Allies panels to change the look for each season. Available atbackyardbird.com, $35.
Long Island Birdhouse
Featuring a center-front dormer and green-shingled roof, this Long Island cottage design will be a welcome addition to any backyard. Measuring 13" x 12" x 13" with a 1-1/4" opening, the birdhouse is suitable for wrens, finches, chickadees, and nuthatches. Available atBackyardChirper, $94.50.
BackYardChirper
Box for the Birds
Created by designer Michael Oliveri and his wife Lauren Hoffman as a project to do with their six-year-old daughter, this kit contains a stack of pre-cut plywood segments that easily slide into place—no nails, no glue required. Made of plywood, when assembled it measures 9-3/4"L x 8-1/2"W x 10-1/2"H. Available atUncommonGoods, $19.99 (while supplies last).
Uncommon Goods
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