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Cavity Dwelling Birds

Some species of birds want to raise their young in the safety of hollow trees.  
Nest boxes provide the kind of cavity these birds are looking for.  
Species that commonly use nest boxes in our area include: 
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Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Chickadee
Learn more about Carolina Chickadee Life History
Habitat: Forests or open areas.
Nest: 
  • Moss bottom
  • Small, deep nest cup lined with grass, fur, or hair
  • White eggs with red-brown spots
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Eastern Bluebird Male
Eastern Bluebird
Learn more about Eastern Bluebird Life History

Habitat: Open area with few trees & short grass. Place to perch.
Nest:
  • Fine woven grass
  • Deep nest cup
  • Powder blue eggs
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House Wren
House Wren
Learn more about House Wren Life History
Habitat:
Edge of woods, parks.
Away from forests & shrubs.
Nest:
  • Messy with nest of twigs filling box
  • Lined with downy feathers
  • Tiny pinkish eggs with brown specks
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Tree Swallow Male
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House Sparrow Male
Tree Swallow
Learn more about Tree Swallow Life History

Habitat: Open areas and usually near water.
Nest:
  • Grass or pine needles
  • Flat nest cup lined with feathers
  • Pink-white egg



House Sparrow
Learn more about House Sparrow Life History
Habitat:
From England, not native to U.S.
Likes to live near humans (towns)
Doesn't like woods or grasslands

Nest:
  • Jumble of sticks, grass, feathers, and litter
  • White eggs with brown specks
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