Good place for a bird house?

by Corrie T
(Merrimack, NH)

I recently bought a cedar bird house. I live on the third floor that has a small deck. I hung the birdhouse about 4 days ago and today I just had my first couple check out the property! It was cool... the female went in while the male stuck around fluttering.

I later moved the house to the outside hook because I was worried about squirrels and myself watering the plant. I do also use the deck to grill and garden.

Is the house to close to humans?? (I am able to hang it above the door but, I want to see the birds coming and going.)

The female came back a little while ago while the house was hanging on the outside hook but, she didn't go in... just sat on the rail and chirped away. Was she mad I moved it? so, I put it back where it is in the picture.

She is a small light brown, long black tail. the male was more pudgy and bigger with more black on the wings. I think they are sparrows?


Comment

Hi Corrie. No I don't believe it is too close to your home. I have written about nest view birdhouses, that attach right to the window of the house, and people have had great success with them.

If you get a picture of the birds, send it in for identification. From your description, I believe your hunch is correct - sparrows - which have a lovely song.
Susan