Making A Pot, Jar, Or Bottle Birdhouse

Make a Bird House From a Bottle

You can make your own bottle birdhouse easily and cheaply, first you need to find an old bottle, pot or jar. You don't want your birds to roast alive so don't go for a glass bottle, a clay, ceramic or terracotta one is ideal.

The birds that are most attracted to these types of homes are martins, and wrens, so chose a bottle with an inch wide opening or your birdy will have trouble getting in and out.

Historically, these types of bird house were hung up under the eves of houses with the openings facing east or west, (the bottles must be positioned as the one in the picture or they can fill up with rain and other debris) you will need to find a way of hanging or fixing your bottle, it might be a good idea to chose one with a handle that you can tie some string round, or you can make a kind of sling to fit round it out of string or wire.

Hang your bottle in a shaded and sheltered area, on a porch or as I said before, under the eves of your house, or even in a nice shady tree

Beautiful Bird Houses

Pretty Unique Bird Houses

I have had a fascination with bird houses since I was very young, there is something magical about these little habitations, which look so very cute nestling in the garden. Not only are you providing birdies with a safe place to nest and raise their young, you can get endless enjoyment from watching them going about their daily business.

Birdhouses have become an art-form in their own right, and you can get some really interesting designs. The house styles that we know and love are replicated in miniature for birds to enjoy, and some of them even get their own mansions! Other types of bird houses are brightly colored, and there are even some funny novelty designs.

Driftwood Birdhouses

Rustic Driftwood Bird Houses

These lovely bird houses are made from driftwood, and come in a range of interesting designs. There is something very homely and beautiful about driftwood, I love it's faded colors, soft feel, and interesting shapes that have been carved by the pebbles and worn by the sea. 

The birdhouse in the picture to the left is probably my absolute favorite, I love the way it has been constructed, with it's straw roof, and driftwood walls. The little pieces of driftwood outside the house look really cute too. It could almost be a fairy house.

A driftwood birdhouse is of course ideal for a beach residence, but would look just as 'at home' in the country, or walled garden, too.