Another Leg of our Journey; Life in Town...in a rented Bungalow

[Gary O']

How big should I make the entrance?

Depending on the size of bird you're trying to attract.
Wrens don't need much.
Robins s/be an inch diameter or more.

 

[Meanderer]

Gary, I thought you would get a laugh out of this one, a Wild West Bird Town. LOL
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Very clever....made for the '"fastest Wren in the West", I reckon.

 

[Gary O']

Gary, I thought you would get a laugh out of this one, a Wild West Bird Town. LOL

Aw, that's so cool

 

[Gary O']

Gary, I thought you would get a laugh out of this one, a Wild West Bird Town

I did

...and played

 

[Catlady]

Depending on the size of bird you're trying to attract.
Wrens don't need much.
Robins s/be an inch diameter or more.

I set up a water container for them under the porch and the ones that come are House Finch and the Verdin. Very small birds both.

 

[Gary O']

I set up a water container for them under the porch and the ones that come are House Finch and the Verdin. Very small birds both.

It's surprising how small of an opening they can use.
I'd use 3/4 inch, max

Unless you wish to enjoy their family dinner time, then a bit larger

 

[Catlady]

@Gary O' = Okay, thanks a bunch. I'll make it one inch just to be safe. I'll put some straw inside to get them started. I read that I need to drill 3 holes at the bottom in case water gets in from rain and it will drain. I also plan to face door towards the porch back to keep out sun and wind.

 

[Gary O']

I'll put some straw inside to get them started

Big plus

Some avian experts advised me to change out the straw and twigs every spring.

I'm gonna let 'em bring their own...see what they bring

 

[Gary O']

I keep whittling away at these one of a kind avian abodes

Folks are still snapping them up as fast as I can make 'em

I'm not unhappy with this one;

 

[Meanderer]

Gary, found this whimsical "bird house for people".....

Stata Center - designed by Frank Gehry for MIT.

 

[Gary O']

Gary, found this whimsical "bird house for people".....

A tad more than whimsical if it doesn't have elevators

 

[Gary O']

The place is so cute, complete with white picket fence!

Straighten the fence, put in another window in front to balance the existing one.

I'm so excited!

If...the soon to be appraisal goes well, I'll consider it our place, even before closing

I'm just gonna do minimal changes at first, and dedicate most my time to the garages
The garages (one will be my shop) will take up most my waking moments

Just black trim and paint the door a dark shade of red, and maybe a trellis to 'balance' the front
Won't put in a window until my shop is set up.

 

[Catlady]

This is what my house looks like

 

[C'est Moi]

If...the soon to be appraisal goes well, I'll consider it our place, even before closing

I'm just gonna do minimal changes at first, and dedicate most my time to the garages
The garages (one will be my shop) will take up most my waking moments

Just black trim and paint the door a dark shade of red, and maybe a trellis to 'balance' the front
Won't put in a window until my shop is set up.

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That looks great, Gary. The trellis is a great idea. Have you thought about shutters for the window? (Or is it too close to the door?)

 

[Gary O']

Have you thought about shutters for the window? (Or is it too close to the door?)

Oh, I've thought of many things, and I'm a shutter slut....sooooo

I'm also gonna put in a French door off the master bedroom, so we can just step out to the deck (I'll need to build) and have our morning coffee.

Many thoughts, but gotta first concentrate on my shop (grin)

 

[Seeker]

I'm also gonna put in a French door off the master bedroom, so we can just step out to the deck (I'll need to build) and have our morning coffee.

Excellent idea........

 

[C'est Moi]

Oh, I've thought of many things, and I'm a shutter slut....sooooo

I'm also gonna put in a French door off the master bedroom, so we can just step out to the deck (I'll need to build) and have our morning coffee.

Many thoughts, but gotta first concentrate on my shop (grin)

Love it. I wonder if there's a style of shutter that would work for just one side of that window?? Hmmmm. I seem to be a shutter slut, myself. 🏚

 

[Gary O']

I wonder if there's a style of shutter that would work for just one side of that window?? Hmmmm

Well, there is 'enough' room (once the junk is tossed), but, as mentioned, balance will be a consideration

 

[C'est Moi]

Lots of possibilities there. You guys are going to have a blast making it yours.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I'm getting excited, another long, long, thread in the making!!!

If you are not sure about adding another window to the front of the house how about framing a closed shutter to create the illusion of a second window, just a thought.

 

[Gary O']

If you are not sure about adding another window to the front of the house how about framing a closed shutter to create the illusion of a second window, just a thought

.....and a very good one

Really like the black hardware trim

 

[Meanderer]

Great plan in the works......I shutter to think of it!

Lookin out.....

 

[Liberty]

I keep whittling away at these one of a kind avian abodes

Folks are still snapping them up as fast as I can make 'em

I'm not unhappy with this one;

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Gary, here's a pic of our "Stephen King big birdhouse". We get a family of bluebirds in it each spring. Supposed to be good luck?

 

[Catlady]

Gary, here's a pic of our "Stephen King big birdhouse". We get a family of bluebirds in it each spring. Supposed to be good luck?


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THAT is very interesting, love the name for it! Am going to make one out of a gourd, do you clean out the interior or let the bluebirds do their own housekeeping?

 

[RadishRose]

@Gary O' , love the house colors and the trellis! I picture the trellis with red rambling roses.