I have really gotten into attracting birds to my yard this summer, which means having plenty of fantastic birdhouses to lure them in. Of course, you'll need some bird feeders too if you're looking to get the birds into your yard too. The fun thing about birdhouses is that you can pretty make one out of whatever you want as long as there is a perch. Check out these fantastic birdhouses and get ready to be inspired.
1. Leftover Corks
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Could there be many more fantastic birdhouses than this one? And what better way to use up your wine corks?
2. Recycled Materials
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This bent spoon makes a great perch and the license plate is the best looking roof around.
3. Stone Glamour
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You can easily grout some stones to the outside of a birdhouse to make it look colorful and fancy.
4. Picture Frames
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What a great way to use some broken picture frames! Paint them and use as the roof.
5. Big Barn
Via Old Farm Shed
The birds in your yard are going to love this barn style home.
6. Birdhouse Planters
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Add a tiny planter to your birdhouse so you can give your birds their own tiny garden.
7. Old Pots
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A couple old pots with holes drilled in them makes for a double leveled dream home.
8. Pop of Red
Via Large Victorian Birdhouse
This great red roof adds color and fun to your garden.
9. Birdhouse Village
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Arrange an entire village of birdhouses over the entrance to your garden.
10. Floral Dream
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The beautiful floral painting on this birdhouse is sure to attract feathery friends.
11. Rustic Birdhouse
Via Birdhouse Village
This unfinished wood birdhouse looks great in the barrel with the plants.
12. Standing Tall
Via Dodo's Birdhouses in Tuscarora, Maryland
Isn't it cool how these birdhouses are attached to the handles of shovels and stuck in the ground?
13. Bright and Colorful
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This garden of brightly painted birdhouses is perfect for a flower garden.
14. Teapot Birdhouse
Via Rustic weathered teapot birdhouse
The teapot is the perfect perch and the teapot lid is great for some food.
15. Replica House
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Wouldn't it be fun to a birdhouse in your yard that is a replica of your own home?
16. On Posts
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I love the presentation of these birdhouses high above the ground.
17. Junk Inspired
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Like I said above, you can make a birdhouse out of virtually anything you can find.
18. Cover the Fence
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In small spaces, you can hang a bunch of small birdhouses.
19. Birdhouse Fence
Via My Cottage
Technically not a birdhouse, but still fantastically awesome.
20. So Much Color
Via Birdhouse Village
They look like they are on painted bedposts. No matter what they are made out of, these birdhouses are super cute.
21. Birdhouse and Signs
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Point the way around your yard with this fun directional birdhouse.
22. Found Items
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I love how a bunch of random bits and pieces come together to make this birdhouse.
23. Pale Color
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I love the light blue as a backdrop for the white teapot.
24. Leftovers
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Next time you switch out your knobs, keep them for a great project like this one.
25. Gourd Birdhouse
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The flower makes it really cute, but even plain, a gourd makes a great birdhouse.
26. Pink and Rusty Birdhouse
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The pink color and the doorknob are both so unexpected when it comes to a birdhouse.
27. Horseshoe for Luck
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Give your birds a dose of good luck with a horseshoe on the birdhouse.
28. Mossy Roof
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Plaster some moss to the roof of a birdhouse for a natural look.
29. Wood Accents
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These little pieces of wood add just the right bit of personality to this birdhouse.
30. A Little Bit Country
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This country feeling birdhouse would be perfect in anyone's backyard.
31. Tiny Trellis
Via Bird Houses
I love how cute this tiny little trellis is!
32. So Fancy
Via Birdhouse Revisited
It's not very big, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in style.
33. Re-creation
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Recreate your dream home in the form of a birdhouse.
34. Reclaimed Wood
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Reclaimed wood is one of the best things for making a birdhouse.
35. Tiny Star
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This all white birdhouse looks really cute with the tiny rusted star on the outside.
36. Mosaic
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This adorable mosaic birdhouse is so cute with the flowers surrounding it.
37. Ladder Display
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A ladder is a great way to display your birdhouses.
38. Tiny Hanging Birdhouses
Via Cottage Birdhouses, Set of 3
These tiny birdhouses are more for decoration than function, but they sure are cute.
39. Flowerpot
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What a great way to use a teapot!
40. Mural
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The mural on this birdhouse really brings it to life.
41. Hand Painted
Via Hand Painted Birdhouse
Buy a plain wooden birdhouse and customize it with paint.
42. Holiday Inspired
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This birdhouse reminds me of something to decorate at Christmas time with.
43. Faucet Handle
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The faucet handle is so perfect for a bird to perch on.
44. Spread out
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Give your birds room to spread out with this large birdhouse with several openings.
45. Cork Shingles
Via Birdhouse "Triple"
A thinly sliced cork makes perfect shingles for your birdhouse.
46. Chicken House
Via Hand Painted Birdhouse With Chickens
A tiny chicken coop is a fun riff on the traditional birdhouse.
47. Decorative Birdhouse
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Leftover craft supplies are perfect for decorating your birdhouse.
48. Gnome Wonder
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This birdhouse likes a little home for a garden gnome.
49. Woods Flair
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This looks like a house that belongs in the woods.
50. Blank Slate
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This birdhouse is just waiting for you to add the finishing touches.
51. Hidden Gem
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This birdhouse might be hiding in the flowers, but you can't miss how wonderful it looks.
52. Birdhouse Collection
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This collection of birdhouses looks perfect against the greenery in this yard.
53. Tin Roof
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The tin that makes up the tops of these birdhouses is beautiful!
54. Log Bird Houses
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Next time you trim your trees, use the chunks to make this cute birdhouse.
55. Flea Style Birdhouse
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This tiny birdhouse is just so fun to look at.
56. On a Stand
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This cute birdhouse really stands out resting on the stand.
57. Over the Top
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The birds that get to hang in this birdhouse are so lucky!
58. All Stone
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If you're handy at building things, you can easily construct this little wonder.
59. Top and Bottom
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Some on top and some on bottom and this arrangement just comes together.
60. Trio of Houses
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This trio of ladders is perfect for a large collection of birdhouses.
61. Rustic Orange
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You don't see orange birdhouses very often, but I love the color. What do you think?
62. 2 X 4 Birdhouses
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Cut the ends of a few 2 x 4 pieces of wood and turn them into tiny birdhouses.
Do you love birdhouses as much as I do? Which one do you want for your garden?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make my own birdhouse for the garden?
- Oh, it's so much fun to make your own! Grab some wood, nails, and paint, and get creative. Just make sure to create an entry hole that's the right size for the birds you want to attract!
- What are some unique birdhouse designs I can try?
- Why not go whimsical with a hobbit birdhouse or use a coffee can for a quirky touch? There are countless designs to explore, like birdhouse planters or ones with enchanting roofs!
- Is a large birdhouse better for my garden?
- It depends! Larger birdhouses can attract bigger birds or multiple families, but you'll need enough space. They can be stunning centerpieces in a garden too.
- Can I use recycled materials for birdhouses?
- Absolutely! Recycling is great for creativity and the environment. Old cans, scrap wood, and even lost-sock mittens can become fantastic birdhouses!
- How do I make my garden more bird-friendly?
- Besides adding birdhouses, try planting native plants, setting up bird feeders, and providing water sources like birdbaths. It's all about creating a safe and welcoming space!