bird house plans for a simple bird house?

The size of bird house you build depends on what type of birds you are trying to attract. You can start by simply typing “bird house plans” into Google and looking at image results. You might also try modifying the search to whatever type of bird you want to attract, i.e., “robin bird house plans”. Different birds have different requirements for house height, floor area, entrance size and entrance location.

If you have starlings in your area (and who doesn’t) you will want to avoid putting a perch on the front of your bird house. Starlings will wait on the perch and kill the birds as they come out. Though it may look attractive, it will ensure an empty bird house.

Scrap 1×4 or 1×6 wood is a good material to use. Do not use a license plate for the roof unless you want a decorative empty birdhouse. The metal roof will heat up to house too much.