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Species Nestbox Dimensions for Flicker, Lewis Woodpecker, Saw-whet Owl, Pigmy Owl & Grackle
Species Dimensions

 
Nestbox for Flicker, Lewis Woodpecker, Saw-whet Owl, Pigmy Owl & Grackle

Print Plans & Dimensions (below)
Model Not Yet Available.

 
The Nestbox for Flickers, Lewis Woodpeckers, Saw-whet Owls, Pigmy Owls & Grackles is constructed with Red Cedar.  Wood stock is rough-cut on both sides so birds can grip interior and exterior surfaces.

It has a 7" by 7" floor, 16" inside ceiling, 2 1/2" diameter entrance hole located 14" above the floor.  Ventilation openings are in the floor and under the roof.

Hinged roof provides easy access for monitoring and cleaning.  Shutter hooks secure roof in closed position. 

Assembled with corrosion resistant screws.  Pilot holes in both primary and secondary work pieces makes for easy assembly with screwdriver in minutes.

In general mount out of reach on a tree in a woodland edge or clearing, however, see specific species pages for FlickerPigmy OwlSaw-Whet Owl Grackle, and Lewis Woodpecker habits, ranges, and optimum placement.  

Leave a bed of chips in the house.  Birdhouses mounted out of reach should be installed by professionals.

 Other Woodpeckers, Owls ans Starlings may use this box.   Resources

 

 

Assembly:

 

 

Safety First!

Assemble woodworking projects in a safe area.on a work bench at a height between waist and chest.

Wear eye protection.  Eye injuries are the most common assembly mishap.

Keep hardware and tools away from children.and infants; store away when not in use.

 

 

Assembly Instructions
1) Fasten Right Side to       2) Fasten Floor to Right                              3) Fasten Left Side                   4) Fasten Front.
    Back Panel with screws.     Side and back.                                          to Back Panel and Floor.          Panel

 

Assembly Instructions
5) Fasten Hinges     6) Fasten Roof and Hinges             7) Fasten Shutter Hooks              8) Mount Nestbox with Large
    to Roof with              to Back Panel.                              to Roof and Sides with              Screws at appropriate Height
      Small Screws.                                                              Round-head Screws.               (see specific species mounting
                                                                                                                                    height and habitat.)

 

Plans

Nestbox Plans and Dimensions for Flicker, Lewis Woodpecker, Saw-whet Owl, Pigmy Owl & Grackle

 

 

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