bluebirds and tree swallows very readily accept the Peterson box. Bluebird use of Peterson boxes has consistently been far higher than in standard style nestboxes. Anecdotal reports from bluebird enthusiasts have confirmed this strong preference throughout the county.

Apr 26, 2019 · His unique “Peterson” nest box, with its signature sloping roof to thwart predators, is credited with helping restore bluebird populations in Minnesota and elsewhere. In the late 1970s, Peterson received an outpouring of letters and requests for nest box plans following a widely read Minneapolis Star Tribunearticle on his bluebird work.

Jun 15, 2014 · Free nestbox plans for Bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds. Most plans are in pdf format and require Adobe Reader (also free). All plans/links will open in a new browser window.

These educational Fact Sheets and Plans for construction of Bluebird nest boxes/accessories are free to download and print (as indicated by (PDF) after each title) for your own use, or to use as handouts at Bluebird programs, or for anyone interested in Bluebirds.

Xbox Bluebird Nest Box. This is a great, simple nesting box design developed by Tom Comfort of Antrim County and a committee of national bluebird house experts including Minnesota’s Steve Gilbertson and Keith Radel. Early testing results show the bluebirds really prefer it …

Peterson Bluebird Nestbox Front opening, bottom pivot Designed by Dick Peterson Drawn by: Fred Stille, Sr.Version 1.1, May 19, 2015Page 1 of 1 Latch screw (or nail) Note: if using nail, drill hole down at angle ... box on original plan Side 17 1/2" 2 5/8" 1 0 1 / 4 " 14 3/8" 2 1/4" 6 1/2"

Dec 15, 2017 · Free nestbox plans for Bluebirds and other cavity-nesters. Plans are in pdf format and require Adobe Reader (also free). All plans/links will open in a new browser window. To view plans, just scroll down, or select a category from the list at …

Everything you need to have success with bluebird houses! Includes PDF plans, DIY video tutorials & the BEST pre-made nest boxes.

Choosing the appropriate bird house plan is essential for the bird species you want to attract. The USGS Free Bluebird House Plan is for Western, Eastern, and Mountain Bluebirds. Building a bluebird nest box is a good way to help in the conservation of bluebirds at the local level.

Good bluebird habitat includes open grassy areas with little or no understory, perches for "drop-foraging," and suitable nest sites close by. Such habitat is found in orchards, clear-cuts, burned-over areas, and at the edges of upland woodlands and swamps. This nest box design is popular because it discourages cats and other predators.