Bird Houses & Nesting Box Woodworking Plan
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The below Nestbox is designed for Bufflehead Ducks. Kestrels, Screech owls and Squirrels may use this box.
The Bufflehead Nestbox has a 7" by 7" floor, 16" inside ceiling, 2 7/8" diameter entrance hole located 14" (to the top of the hole) above the floor and ventilation openings.
Assembled with corrosion resistant screws fit to pre-drilled countersunk pilot holes. Hinged roof is secured with shutter hooks for easy access.
Mount nestboxes for Buffleheads at least 10 feet, higher if possible, on a tree trunk, (6' to 8' if on a post above water), in forest bottomlands within 100 feet of a river or a pond. Place some wood chips on the floor.
Safety First
Assemble woodworking projects in a safe area.on a work bench at a height between waist and chest. Wear eye protection. Eye injuries are the most common assembly mishap. Keep hardware and tools away from children.and infants; store away when not in use.
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