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Features
shallow depth
slot opening
sparrow resistant
Product Description
This Kentucky style, slot entrance bluebird house is designed to thwart sparrows. According to research at the University of Kentucky, bluebirds prefer a slot entrance to the standard circular hole -- sparrows prefer the opposite. In addition, sparrows don't like a shallow box and bluebirds don't seem to mind. This box is only 5" deep but if sparrows still continue to be a problem, a wooden insert is included to reduce the depth even more. Sparrows rarely use the 3-1/2" depth, but bluebirds will still occupy it. RANGE: Breeds east of the Rockies from southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part of breeding range and Mexico. HABITAT: Enjoys open woodlands, fields and farmlands with scattered trees. Dimensions: 10"h x 6"w x 8-1/2"d
Coveside Bluebird House, Sparrow Resistant: 10044
Reader Reviews
My neighbor was having a heck of a time with house sparrows taking over his bluebird house. A couple of weeks back, I talked to him while he was hiding behind his bushes with a BB gun just waiting for the darn things to show up yet again. At the time, I didn't even realize that 1) house sparrows are nasty pests and 2) regular bluebird houses don't keep them out. After doing some research on the web, I found this Coveside Sparrow-Resistant Bluebird House and recommended it to him. He bought it and installed it on the pole he was using for the old house (because it was mounted on a pole, he used screws through clamps coming in from the outside, so he didn't have the mounting problem mentioned by the other reviewer). The bluebirds immediately moved in and the house sparrows have kept their distance. He's VERY happy with this bird house and so are the bluebirds. I've never mounted a birdhouse against a tree, so I can't give an opinion about that method. But, if you're mounting your birdhouse on a pole, I rate this house at an Excellent 5 stars out of 5 and highly recommend it.
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Sparrow-resistant Bluebird House
Available from Amazon
Price: $29.29
Updated on 12-17-2008.
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